Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance

CORE Environmental Consultants provides comprehensive support for Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance (PBS) to help property owners, developers, and facility managers navigate the strict requirements of NYSDEC’s Petroleum Bulk Storage Regulations (6 NYCRR Part 613). Whether you’re operating underground tanks, managing aboveground fuel systems, or decommissioning legacy infrastructure, CORE ensures your facility remains compliant, properly documented, and ready for inspections.

We assist with registration, inspections, closure, design upgrades, and reporting, minimizing regulatory exposure while supporting operational reliability and environmental safety.

What Triggers Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Requirements?

PBS compliance is required when a facility has:

• One or more petroleum storage tanks ≥ 110 gallons (aboveground or underground)
• A total on-site petroleum storage capacity ≥ 1,100 gallons
• UST systems used for heating oil, diesel, gasoline, kerosene, or other fuels
• ASTs at commercial, residential, institutional, or industrial properties
• Aging, undocumented, or out-of-service tanks that may still fall under regulation
• Construction, relocation, or removal of tank systems subject to DEC or local permitting

NYSDEC maintains a centralized PBS facility database, and non-compliant operators face fines, enforcement actions, and permitting delays.

CORE’s Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Services

CORE delivers turnkey support across the entire tank lifecycle:

• PBS Registration and Renewal
  • New facility registration and NYSDEC ID assignment
  • Annual renewals and updates to tank system data
  • Submissions via nForm (DEC’s e-permitting portal)
• PBS Compliance Inspections
  • Site walkovers, equipment checks, spill prevention system review
  • Monthly, annual, and 5-year inspections for USTs and ASTs
  • Compliance checklists aligned with DEC Part 613 requirements
• Spill Containment & SPCC Integration
  • Secondary containment assessment and design
  • Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) coordination
  • Alarm testing, overfill protection, cathodic protection documentation
• Tank Closure Support
  • UST and AST closure planning and regulatory notification
  • Soil sampling, endpoint analysis, and closure reports
  • DEC deregistration and post-closure documentation
• Engineering and Upgrades
  • Design of new tank systems (double-wall USTs, protected ASTs)
  • Fuel delivery and dispensing system planning
  • Construction oversight, leak detection system integration, and as-built documentation
• Violation Resolution
  • Assistance responding to DEC notices of violation
  • Corrective action plans and field implementation
  • Re-registration and retroactive documentation support

Our Process

1. Facility Evaluation
   CORE visits the site to inventory tanks, piping, and appurtenances—verifying data against NYSDEC records and identifying potential compliance gaps.
2. Regulatory Documentation Review
   We collect and assess historical records, prior inspections, permits, spill reports, and engineering drawings.
3. Corrective Action or Design Support
   If deficiencies exist, CORE prepares a roadmap for repairs, upgrades, or closures. For new tanks, we design systems to current codes and industry standards.
4. DEC Coordination and Reporting
   We handle all PBS paperwork—registrations, renewals, closure forms, and sampling reports—to ensure your facility remains in good standing.
5. Ongoing Support
   CORE remains available for re-inspections, contractor oversight, or future tank upgrades.

Regulatory Alignment

CORE’s PBS services fully comply with:

• 6 NYCRR Part 613 – Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Regulations
• EPA SPCC (40 CFR 112) for facilities ≥ 1,320 gallons
• NYSDEC DER-10 for subsurface investigation and remediation
• NFPA, UL, and API standards for tank design and installation
• City/local fire and building codes where applicable

We ensure your tank system is not only compliant—but also defensible, documented, and future-ready.

✅ Why CORE?

✔ PBS Experts with Engineering Backing
We pair environmental regulatory expertise with licensed engineering capabilities—offering design, inspection, and closure support under one roof.

✔ Fast, Accurate Submittals
Our team understands nForm and DEC’s submittal process, reducing errors, resubmissions, and permitting delays.

✔ Field-Ready Compliance
From tank labeling to spill kit placement, CORE ensures real-world readiness—not just paperwork compliance.

✔ Versatile Experience
We support gas stations, residential developments, schools, hospitals, and industrial facilities with tailored PBS solutions.