310 CMR 80.63
Requirements for Replenishment of Guarantees, Local Government Guarantees, Letters of Credit,
or Surety Bonds
(1) If at any time after a standby trust is funded upon the instruction of the Department with
funds drawn from a guarantee, local government guarantee with standby trust, letter of credit,
or surety bond, and the amount in the standby trust is reduced below the full amount of coverage
required, the Owner or Operator shall by the anniversary date of the financial mechanism from
which the funds were drawn:
(a) Replenish the value of financial assurance to equal the full amount of coverage required,
or
(b) Acquire another financial assurance mechanism for the amount by which funds in the
standby trust have been reduced.
(2) For purposes of 310 CMR 80.63(2), the full amount of coverage required is the amount of
coverage to be provided by 310 CMR 80.52. If a combination of mechanisms was used to
provide the assurance funds which were drawn upon, replenishment shall occur by the earliest
anniversary date among the mechanisms.
80.64 Requirements for Airport Hydrant Fuel Distribution Systems
(1) Owners and Operators of airport hydrant systems shall comply with the requirements of
310 CMR 80.00 as follows:
(a) For airport hydrant systems installed on or before October 1, 2021 the requirements are
effective according to the following schedule:
Requirements
Effective Dates
Spill bucket requirements, if applicable at 310 CMR 80.21 and
80.28; overfill prevention equipment requirements at 310 CMR
80.21 and 80.28; corrosion protection requirements at 310 CMR
80.22, 80.29 and 80.64(7); compatibility requirements at 310
CMR 80.30; walkthrough requirements at 310 CMR 80.35 and
80.64(8); and operator training at 310 CMR 80.37
No later than October 13, 2022
Recordkeeping requirements at 310 CMR 80.36 associated with
regulatory requirements effective October 13, 2022
No later than October 13, 2022
Leak detection at 310 CMR 80.19, 80.26 and 80.64(9)
No later than October 13, 2022
Registration and reporting requirements at 310 CMR 80.23
(except as provided in 310 CMR 80.64(2); repair requirements
at 310 CMR 80.33; Compliance Certification requirements at
310 CMR 80.34; release reporting, response, and investigation
at 310 CMR 80.38 through 80.40; closure requirements at 310
CMR 80.41 through 80.47; financial responsibility at 310 CMR
80.51 through 80.63 except as provided in 310 CMR 80.64(3))
October 1, 2021
Recordkeeping requirements at 310 CMR 80.36 associated with
the requirements effective October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021
(b) For airport hydrant systems installed after October 1, 2021, the requirements of
310 CMR 80.00 apply at installation.
(2) Owners shall submit a registration to the Department on or before 30 days after October 1,
2021 in accordance with 310 CMR 80.23(1).
(3) Owners and Operators of airport hydrant systems in use as of October 1, 2021, shall
demonstrate financial responsibility in accordance with 310 CMR 80.51through 80.63 at the time
of submission of the registration.
(4) Except as provided in 310 CMR 80.64 and except for the requirements in 310 CMR 80.31,
Owners and Operators shall comply with all the applicable regulatory requirements of 310 CMR
80.00.
(5) Installation. In lieu of the installation requirements at 310 CMR 80.16(9) through (16),
Owners and Operators may use military construction criteria, such as Unified Facilities Criteria
(UFC) 3-460-01, Petroleum Fuel Facilities, when designing, constructing, and installing airport
hydrant systems.
(6) Piping. As an exception to the double-walled piping requirement at 310 CMR 80.18(3)(a),
Owners and Operators may use single walled piping when installing or replacing piping
associated with airport hydrant systems.
(7) Corrosion Protection.
(a) In addition to the corrosion protection requirements in 310 CMR 80.22 and 80.29,
Owners and Operators shall assess metal tanks greater than ten years old without cathodic
protection to ensure the tank is structurally sound and free of corrosion holes prior to adding
cathodic protection. The assessment shall be by internal inspection.
(b) If the tank is not found to be structurally sound or free of corrosion holes, it shall be
removed or closed in-place in accordance with 310 CMR 80.43.
(8) Periodic Inspections. In addition to the periodic inspection requirements in 310 CMR 80.35,
Owners and Operators shall inspect the following additional areas of airport hydrant systems at
least once every 30 days if confined space entry according to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (see 29 CFR part 1910) is not required or at least annually if confined space entry
is required and keep documentation of the inspection according to 310 CMR 80.35(4).
(a) Hydrant Fuel Pits – Visually check for any damage; remove any liquid or debris; manage
the solid and liquid material removed from the tank in accordance with all applicable federal,
state and local laws and regulations.; and check for any leaks; and
(b) Hydrant Piping Vaults – Check for any hydrant piping leaks.
(9) Leak Detection for Piping.
(a) Methods of leak detection for underground piping associated with airport hydrant
systems shall follow either the requirements in 310 CMR 80.19 and 80.26 or use one or a
combination of the following alternative methods of leak detection:
1. Perform a semiannual or annual line tightness test at or above the piping operating
pressure in accordance with the table below.
Maximum Leak Detection Rate per Test Section Volume
Test Section Volume
(Gallons)
Semiannual Test -
Leak Detection Rate Not To
Exceed (Gallons Per Hour)
Annual Test -
Leak Detection Rate Not To
Exceed (Gallons Per Hour)
< 50,000
1.0
0.5
≥ 50,000 to < 75,000
1.5
0.75
≥ 75,000 to < 100,000
2.0
1.0
≥ 100,000
3.0
1.5
Piping segment volumes ≥ 100,000 gallons not capable of meeting the maximum 3.0 gallon per
hour leak rate for the semiannual test may be tested at a leak rate of up to 6.0 gallons per hour
according to the following schedule:
Phase In For Piping Segments > 100,000 Gallons In Volume
First test
No later than October 13, 2022, may use
up to 6.0 gph leak rate
Second test
Between October 14, 2022 and
October 13, 2027, may use up to 6.0 gph
leak rate
Third test
Between October 14, 2027 and
October 13, 2028, shall use 3.0 gph for
leak rate
Subsequent tests
After October 14, 2028, begin using
semiannual or annual line testing
according to the Maximum Leak
Detection Rate Per Test Section Volume
Table C above
2. Perform inventory control (conducted in accordance with Department of Defense
Directive 4140.25; ATA Airport Fuel Facility Operations and Maintenance Guidance
Manual; or equivalent procedures) at least every 30 days that can detect a leak equal to
or less than 0.5% of flow-through and perform a line tightness test (conducted in
accordance with 310 CMR 80.65(3)(b)1. using the leak rates for the semiannual test) at
least every two years.
(b) If a release or leakage is indicated by alarm other otherwise, the Owner or Operator shall
immediately commence an investigation to determine whether there is a release or leakage.
1. The Owner or Operator shall conclude the investigation within 72 hours of the
indication of release or leakage.
2. If the Owner or Operator is unable to determine that there is not a release or leakage,
the Owner or Operator shall conduct a tightness test on the piping in accordance with
310 CMR 80.64(9)(a)1.
3. If the piping fails a tightness test pursuant to 310 CMR 80.32, the Owner or Operator
shall comply with 310 CMR 40.0300: Notification of Releases and Threats of Release
of Oil and Hazardous Materials; Identification and Listing of Oil and Hazardous
Materials, as applicable.
4. If the piping passes a tightness test pursuant to 310 CMR 80.32, the piping is
considered tight, and the requirements for tightness testing are satisfied.
5. If the investigation or the tightness test indicates a release or leakage, the Owner or
Operator shall comply with 310 CMR 80.38 and 80.39.
(c) Owners and Operators shall maintain leak detection records in accordance with
310 CMR 80.36.
(10) Spill Buckets.
(a) If a delivery hose is used to fill the tank, then a spill bucket shall be installed in
accordance with 310 CMR 80.21(1).
(b) If the tank is filled by a directly-connected pipeline, a spill bucket is not required to be
installed.