§ 7401. Declaration of purpose.
§ 7401. Declaration of purpose. The General Assembly finds and declares that the storage of petroleum products and other hazardous liquids in underground storage tanks is emerging as a major cause of groundwater contamination in the State; that the State’s groundwater resources are vital to the population and economy of the State; that millions of […]
§ 7402. Definitions.
§ 7402. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Abandoned storage system” means a storage system which: a. Is not intended to be returned to service; b. Has been out […]
§ 7403. Referenced standards.
§ 7403. Referenced standards. The Department shall use the recommendations and standard procedures of the following organizations in developing the regulations required by this chapter: (1) National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.); (2) American Petroleum Institute (A.P.I.); (3) National Association of Corrosion Engineers (N.A.C.E.); (4) Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.); and (5) American Society for Testing and Materials […]
§ 7404. Exemptions.
§ 7404. Exemptions. The following classes of tanks are exempt from this chapter with the exception of the application of §§ 7406 and 7409 of this title: (1) Agricultural and residential tanks of 1,100 gallons or less used for storing motor fuel for noncommercial purposes; and (2) Tanks containing heating fuels of 1,100 gallons or […]
§ 7405. Registration by owner.
§ 7405. Registration by owner. (a) Underground storage tank owners shall register the following on forms provided by the Department: (1) Within 60 days after July 12, 1985, all new underground storage facilities used for storing regulated substances, at least 10 days prior to installation. Notice shall specify the date of installation, location, type of […]