# Conforming the Acceptable Separation Distance (ASD) Standards for Residential Propane Tanks to Industry Standards
> **US Department of Housing and Urban Development** · Final rule. · Published 2020-01-24 · Effective 2020-02-24 · 85 FR 4225
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-00440
- **Category:** hud-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Housing and Urban Development
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 4225
- **CFR reference:** 24 CFR 51
- **Publication date:** 2020-01-24
- **Effective date:** 2020-02-24
- **Docket:** Docket No: FR-6054-F-02
## Abstract

This final rule reduces regulatory and cost burden on communities that may be restricted in their ability to site HUD- assisted projects, by allowing HUD-assisted projects near stationary aboveground propane storage tanks with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or less if the storage tanks comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 58 (2017). Based on consideration of public comments, HUD is adopting this 1,000-gallon limit in lieu of the 250- gallon limit contemplated in the proposed rule. This final rule incorporates by reference NFPA 58 (2017), a voluntary consensus standard for public safety that establishes safety standards used by the propane industry and operators regarding storage, handling, transportation, and use of propane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/24/2020-00440/conforming-the-acceptable-separation-distance-asd-standards-for-residential-propane-tanks-to)
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