Do you need to sample for Hydrocarbon Identification (HCID) under Heating Oil Tank regulations?

Sampling for Hydrocarbon Identification (HCID) is not universally required under Heating Oil Tank regulations. The process of determining whether sampling is necessary often depends on specific circumstances, such as the history of the tank, its contents, and whether there are signs of a release or contamination. If a tank has not leaked and there are no indications of contamination, HCID sampling might not be a requirement.

Regulatory guidelines recognize that not every tank situation necessitates testing, emphasizing that the decision to sample should be based on risk assessment and context rather than a blanket policy. Therefore, the correct understanding of the requirement leads to the conclusion that hydrocarbon sampling does not apply to every scenario involving heating oil tanks.