Chemical Bulk Storage
The Environment, Health and Safety Office administers the University's Chemical Bulk Storage Program. Cornell University currently has bulk hazardous substances stationary storage tanks registered with the NYS DEC. Regulated Chemical Bulk Storage tanks are defined as (6NYCRR Part 596):
- an aboveground tank storing a hazardous substance, or mixture thereof, with a capacity of one-hundred and eighty-five (185) gallons or greater;
- an underground tank storing a hazardous substance or mixture thereof of any capacity; or
- a non-stationary tank used to store one thousand (1,000) kilograms (2,200 lbs.) or more of a hazardous substance or mixture thereof for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or more.
Written Program/Manuals
Bulk Storage Program Manual
Protected Document
Tools
External LinkCU Environmental Checklist
Regulations
External LinkCBS NYSDEC Part 596 Regulations (new Oct 2015)
External LinkCBS NYSDEC Part 597 Regulations (new Oct 2015)
External LinkCBS NYSDEC Part 598 Regulations (new Oct 2015)
External LinkCBS NYSDEC Part 599 Regulations (new Oct 2015)
External LinkOnline Test Site NYSDEC for UST Operators