CALL FOR PAPERS

The National Institute for Storage Tank Management is asking for abstracts from speakers who are interested in speaking at the upcoming 17th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show on April 27-29, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. NISTM's preferred categories for the conference technical sessions are as follows:

1. Field-Erected ASTs:

Regulatory Changes and Issues (SPCC, State Regulations, Air)
API & Industry Standards
Installation issues and Problems
Piping, Valves, Fuel Transfers
Leak Detection
Floating Roof Topics
Tank Foundations & Corrosion Protection
Tank Gauging & Overfill Protection
Bund/Dike-Field Issues and Management
Alternative Fuels Issues for Bulk Storage Terminals
Risk Management (Fire Safety, Health, Workplace Safety)
AST Management with Natural Hazards (Flooding, Hurricanes, Lightning Protection, etc.)
Storm Water Management
Tank Emissions
Tank Cleaning
Engineering Case Studies
Mergers & Acquisitions

2. Shop-Fabricated ASTs

3. Aviation & Military AST Management and

Leak Prevention

4. Safety Topics Related to AST Operations

and Installation

NISTM would like to give you the opportunity to submit an abstract of your topics. Each company may submit up to three topics.

All submissions should include:

200-300 word abstract
Title appropriate for presentation
Primary and contributing authors
Practical and impartial information
Speaker biography

Extended Submission Deadline is:

December 11, 2014

If you have any questions, you may contact Jim DeMartini at 800.827.3515 or via email jdemartini@nistm.org