New Report Clarifies Ethanol not Linked to Steel Tank Corrosion

From: opisethanol@opisnet.com Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 8:53:35 AM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) To: OPIS Ethanol Updates Subject: BIOFUELS UPDATE: ***New Report Clarifies Ethanol not Linked to Steel […]
Valspar acquires Madison Chemical Industries

Valspar Acquires Madison Chemical Industries Expanding Coating Portfolio into the Water and Wastewater Market MINNEAPOLIS Nov. 13, 2014 – The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) announced today that it has […]
Standard for Inspection, Repair and Modification of Shop-Fabricated Underground Tanks for Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

October 27, 2014-The Steel Tank Institute announces publication of SP131, Standard for Inspection, Repair and Modification of Shop-Fabricated Underground Tanks for Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids. “SP131 was […]
Senate report on growth of manufacturing due to oil and gas boom

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) provided this item: On October 23, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Republican staff released a comprehensive report on the unconventional oil and […]
Grainawi to speak at STLE diesel fluids seminar

STI Director of Technical Services Lorri Grainawi to speak at Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers North Texas Section diesel fluids seminar STLE’s North Texas Section is co-sponsoring a one-day […]
NEIWPCC announces UST Inspection Training webinars

The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is excited to announce two upcoming UST Inspector Training Webinars. To register, please visit: https://www.neiwpcc.org/portal/connect.asp. Interstitial MonitoringMonday, October 271:00 to 3:30 […]
Michigan: Effective Oct. 13, new rules for flammable/combustible storage

As of October 13, new rules are in effect in Michigan for storage of flammable and combustible liquids. Dana Schmidt, STI/SPFA’s Standards Engineer, has been a participant in a several-year […]
EPA sends draft UST rule to White House

Friday, September 26, 2014 – EPA has sent a draft final rule over to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review and final approval that would impose […]
Open meeting: ASME Section VIII, Scope Revision

ASME Section VIII, Scope Revision Announcement ASME will hold a Town Hall meeting November 18, 2014, during the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Week in Orlando, Fla., to present […]
Webinar: Use of Safety Factors in the Steel Water Pipe Industry

STI/SPFA presents a new webinar in its continuing series on steel water pipe for the nation’s infrastructure. Sign up today for this advanced seminar on “Use of Safety Factors […]
PEI requests comments on CNG fueling recommended practices

PEI is now accepting comments on its draft of Recommended Practices for the Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Fueling Facilities (PEI/RP1500). Individuals interested in reviewing […]
California: UST’s Prohibited for Use as AST’s for Fuel Storage

The California State Fire Marshal has published a bulletin about Underground Fuel Storage Tanks Prohibited for Use as Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks (Bulletin 14-005). You can find it at http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/informationbulletin/informationbulletin.php […]