§ 657. Placement of new UST system
(a) All UST systems installed after the effective date of this chapter shall be located a distance not less than 100 feet from a water well or other source of groundwater. (b) In areas where the water level is less than six (6) feet from the bottom of excavation for the installation of any UST […]
§ 651. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the Virgin Islands Underground Storage Tank Act.
§ 652. Declaration of purpose
The ground and surface waters of the United States Virgin Islands are a significant and essential portion of the natural resources of the territory protected by various chapters of this title. The failure of underground systems for the storage and handling of petroleum liquids, related sludge and other chemicals may result in the significant contamination […]
§ 653. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (a) The term, “abandoned underground storage tank” means an underground storage that: (1) is not intended to be returned to service; (2) has been out of service for more than one year; (3) has been rendered permanently unfit for use; or (4) has not been subjected to tank closure consistent […]