ASTM E3448-24
Standard Guide for Managing Liquid and Debris from Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Containment Sumps
| Standard number: | ASTM E3448-24 |
| Released: | 01.08.2024 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Section: | 11.05 |
| Keywords: | disposal; generator; hazardous waste,; recycle; sump liquid; test liquid; treatment; underground storage tank (UST); VSQG; |
1.1 This guide covers the management of liquid and debris removed from petroleum underground storage tank containment sumps.
1.1.1 This guide does not address and may not be applicable to water bottoms removed from a petroleum underground storage tank.
1.1.2 The liquid waste-stream specific to petroleum underground storage tank sumps is presumed to not contain heavy metals or halogens under normal conditions. The handling of wastes that contain heavy metals or halogens are not contemplated by this guide.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.