Texas Legislators Eye Tougher Rules on Above-Ground Storage Tanks

KSAT, January 5, 2021

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Texas lawmakers are pushing to require new standards on above-ground storage tanks during the upcoming legislative session due to the recent high-profile incidents. Two bills would task the state’s environmental agency with creating tougher rules on the structural integrity of above-ground tanks at chemical plants, refineries, electric power plants, or other large storage facilities.

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