PHMSA will hold a virtual public meeting on September 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET to present the results of agency-funded research focused on tank foundation and floor designs and improved corrosion control.
The research evaluated different tank foundations, bottom designs, and corrosion control equipment to identify methods and best practices for:
- Monitoring and controlling corrosion
- Detecting leaks
- Preventing damage caused by leaks
- Improving the safety and reliability of breakout tanks and other aboveground storage tanks
The project is intended to help establish clearer practices for the design and maintenance of aboveground storage tanks while improving their safety, reliability, and service life.
Interested parties can register and access the meeting agenda through PHMSA’s Public Meetings Registration page. PHMSA has also made the project’s final report and additional research information available through its Pipeline Safety Research & Development Program.