N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 17-1016
Reduction of air pollution from petroleum bulk storage facilities

1.

For purposes of this section, the terms below shall have the following meaning:

a.

“Shell color” shall mean the color and shade combination of the paint on the sides or shell of a tank.

b.

“Roof color” shall mean the color and shade combination of the paint on the roof of a tank.

c.

“Tank” shall have the meaning set forth in § 17-1003 (Definitions)section 17-1003 of this title except that for purposes of this section “tank” means an above-ground tank and does not include associated pipes, lines, fixtures or other ancillary equipment.

2.

Tank coloring.

a.

No person shall own or operate a facility containing a tank that does not meet the color requirements of this subdivision. Such color requirements shall apply to every tank at a facility regardless of whether the tank is in active use for storage.

b.

A tank shall have a shell color and roof color of either white or beige/cream.

Source: Section 17-1016 — Reduction of air pollution from petroleum bulk storage facilities, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ENV/17-1016 (updated Jan. 5, 2024; accessed Nov. 8, 2025).

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