History of the Program

The Petroleum/Propane/Anhydrous Ammonia program provides a variety of services to ensure consumer protection and public safety across Missouri. Under this program, petroleum and propane fuel dispensers located at service stations, marinas, airports, bulk plants, pipeline and barge terminals and other retail/wholesale locations are inspected and tested for accuracy. Propane/petroleum fuel delivery truck meters are also checked for accuracy. To protect the public from fire, explosion and injury, petroleum and anhydrous ammonia safety inspections are also performed.

The inspection program works in cooperation with a number of state and federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Trade Commission, Missouri Highway Patrol, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Transportation, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Revenue and the State Fire Marshall.

In conjunction with the 2005 Federal Energy Policy Act, a law was enacted on August 28, 2006 that requires manufacturers and installers of aboveground and underground storage tanks and piping to maintain financial responsibility that would cover the costs of corrective action related to petroleum releases. This documentation is to be submitted to the Department of Agriculture annually and will expire one year from date of the issuance.

Petroleum Inspection Program (Chapter 414.142 RSMo.)

The Petroleum Inspection Program provides safety inspections of:

-aboveground storage tanks
-service stations
-refined fuels bulk storage plants
-marinas
-airports
-barge and pipeline terminals
-other retail/wholesale locations

In addition to the Missouri Code of State Regulations (CSR), Missouri has adopted the safety standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30, 30A and NEC 70, 1996 Edition.

The Petroleum Inspection Program checks device accuracy at:

-service stations
-refined fuels bulk storage facilities
-marinas
-airports
-barge and pipeline terminals
-other retail/wholesale locations
-bulk delivery trucks

In addition to the Missouri Code of State Regulations (CSR), Missouri has adopted the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Specifications and Tolerances and other requirements for weighing and measuring devices.

LP Gas Inspection Program (Chapter 323.020 RSMo.)

The LP Gas Inspection Program checks device accuracy of:

-bulk delivery trucks
-motor fuel dispensers

In addition to the Missouri Code of State regulations, Missouri has adopted the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44, Specifications, Tolerances and Other Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices as device standards.

Anhydrous Ammonia Inspection (Chapter 266 RSMo.)

The Anhydrous Ammonia Inspection provides safety inspections of:

-bulk storage facilities
-nurse tanks (transportation vessels)
-applicators

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 1981 Edition, has been adopted as the safety standard for Missouri.