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Regulation of Underground Storage Caverns

Overview

Fast Facts

Project No. 60
Contract No. 95-C-0001
Research Award Recipient LRL Sciences, Inc.
AOTR Empty Value
Researcher Contact Info Albuquerque, New Mexico

Financial and Status Data

Project Status Closed
Start Fiscal Year 1995 (10/01/1994)
End Fiscal Year 1996 (09/30/1996)
PHMSA $$ Budgeted $67,000.00

Main Objective

The study was designed to provide information with respect to the problem and need for regulation of underground storage caverns.

Public Abstract

The study was designed to provide information with respect to the problem and need for regulation of underground storage caverns. The report described the results of the survery - 10% of the industry was surveyed - with 61% of the industry under some form of federal regulation and 85% under state regulation. The final report also discussed pros and cons of regulating underground storage facilities.

Status History

Completed