Fuel & Chemical Storage News & Info


Vol 11: In This Issue

Code and Compliance: New Energy Bill Means Changes for UST Owners

Featured Solution A Fastrack Solution For Hurricane Relief Efforts

Operation, Maintenance & Issues: Restarting Fueling Operations After A Flood

Core In The News: Core Featured In Washington Post


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New Energy Bill Means Changes for UST Owners

Recently, Congress passed an energy bill that President Bush is expected to sign soon. Provisions of the bill include expanding daylight savings as of 2007, a tax break for hybrid gas-electric cars and mandating the annual use of at least 7.5 billion gallons of renewable fuels (like ethanol) be blended into gasoline by 2012.  Especially important to fuel storage owners is the reformation of the UST program.  Fuel Storage Requirements/ Changes >>>


A Fastrack Solution for USCG Tanks in Hurricane Relief Effort.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina rescue and relief workers have found reliable fuel storage hard to come by.  Core Engineered Solutions was able to provide the USCG with a fastrack solution that included 16 single wall tanks used to power generators at shelters and relief stations throughout Louisiana.   See Fuel Tanks For Hurricane Relief Efforts >>


A Checklist For Restarting Tank Operations After A Flood

With the massive flooding caused by hurricane Katrina many tank owners in have found their service stations and fueling systems damaged or deluged with water.  Here is a checklist for restarting tank operations after a flood.  View Flooded Tank Fuel Storage Checklist >>>


Core Featured in Washington Post Article on Hurricane Katrina

Last week Core was featured on the front page of the Washington Post's Business Section.  Read the Article Here >>

 

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