How does the NJDEP regulate above ground storage tanks?
The NJDEP issues two permits related to fueling activities from above ground storage tanks. A marina or boatyard must have a NJPDES stormwater permit (N.J.A.C. 7:14A) to perform fueling activities of any kind (dispensed from either aboveground or underground storage tanks), mechanical or engine repair activities, or boat maintenance activities (sanding, scraping, and power washing). An air permit (N.J.A.C. 7:27) is required if a marina dispenses gasoline or other volatile fuel products from an aboveground or underground storage tank greater than 2,000 gallons in volume. A recommended best management practice (BMP) is the installation of a double-walled or vaulted above ground fuel tank. For more details, see page 19 of the Guidebook.
