49 C.F.R. § 193.2181 Impoundment capacity: LNG storage tanks.
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Each impounding system serving an LNG storage tank must have a minimum volumetric liquid impoundment capacity of: (a) 110 percent of the LNG tank's maximum liquid capacity for an impoundment serving a single tank; (b) 100 percent of all tanks or 110 percent of the largest tank's maximum liquid capacity, whichever is greater, for the impoundment serving more than one tank; or (c) If the dike is designed to account for a surge in the event of catastrophic failure, then the impoundment capacity may be reduced to 100 percent in lieu of 110 percent. [Amdt. 193–17, 65 FR 10960, Mar. 1, 2000]
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PART 193—LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
Subpart C—Design
Impoundment Design and Capacity
§ 193.2181 Impoundment capacity: LNG storage tanks.