NSPS Notebook
Storage Vessels for Petroleum Liquids for which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After June 11, 1973 and Prior to May 19, 1978 -  Subpart K

Applicability: eCFR Subpart K [ecfr.gov]

This subpart applies to:
  1. Petroleum liquids storage vessels with a capacity of more than 40,000 gallons (151,412 liters) that commence construction or modification:
    • Commences construction or modification after March 8, 1974 and prior to May 19, 1978 (If > 40,000 and ≤ 65,000 gallons)
    • After June 11, 1973 and before May 19, 1978 (If > 65,000 gallons)
Storage vessels constructed, reconstructed or modified after May 19, 1978 or July 23, 1984 are subject to NSPS Ka or Kb, respectively.


Not subject to this subpart:
  1. Storage vessels used for petroleum or condensate stored, processed, and/or treated at a drilling and production facility prior to custody transfer.

Important Distinction:
Petroleum liquids means petroleum, condensate, and any finished or intermediate products manufactured in a petroleum refinery but does not mean #'s 2 through 6 fuel oils as specified in ASTM D396-78, 89, 90, 92, 96, or 98, gas turvine fuel oils #'s 2-GT through 4-GT as specified in ASTM D2880-78 or 96, or diesel fuel oils #'s 2-D and 4-D as specified in ASTM D975-78, 96, or 98a.
Known Sources in NDEE Jurisdiction:
Date of Original Final Rule: 3/8/74
Amendments Dates: 10/17/2000 (61 FR 61744)
04/08/1987 (52 FR 11429)
01/27/1983 (48 FR 3737)
04/04/1980 (45 FR 23379)
07/25/1977 (42 FR 37937)
06/14/1974 (39 FR 20794)
04/17/1974 (39 FR 13776)
03/08/1974 (39 FR 9317)
State Regulations: Title 129, Chapter 12, Section 001.17

Previously: Chapter 18, Section 001.54
Federal Regulations: 40 CFR 60.110
Related Rules:

NSPS - 40 CFR Part 60

Subparts Ka and Kb - Storage Tanks
Subpart XX - Bulk Gasoline Terminals

NESHAP - 40 CFR Part 63
Subpart R - Gasoline Distribution - Stage 1
Subpart Y - Marine Vessel Loading
Subpart EEEE - Organic Liquids Distribution - Non-gasoline
Subpart BBBBBB - Gasoline Distribution
Subpart CCCCCC - Gasoline Dispensing
Regulations and Federal Registers: eCFR Subpart K [ecfr.gov]
FAQs, Fact Sheets, and Rule Summaries: Rule Flowchart - Texas CEQ [tceq.state.tx.us]
Other Information and Resources:
Notes:
Page Last Updated: 12/20/22