§ 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 […]
§ 7216. Interference with Department personnel.
§ 7216. Interference with Department personnel. No person shall obstruct, hinder, delay or interfere with, by force or otherwise, the performance by Department personnel of any duty under this chapter, or any rule or regulation or order or permit or decision, promulgated or issued thereunder. 65 Del. Laws, c. 508, § 2;
§ 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 […]
§ 7217. Special exemptions.
§ 7217. Special exemptions. (a) This chapter shall not apply to any work performed by any state, county, municipal government or conservation district, or their designated contractor, when that work occurs in nontidal submerged lands in the Delaware Atlantic Coastal Plain Province with a contributing drainage area of less than 800 acres. (b) This chapter […]
§ 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 […]
§ 7301. Statement of policy.
§ 7301. Statement of policy. (a) Because of the continuing growth of the population and the development of the economy of the State, it is necessary and desirable that areas of unusual natural significance be set aside and preserved for the benefit of present and future generations before they have been destroyed, for once destroyed […]
§ 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 […]
§ 7302. Definitions.
§ 7302. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Articles of dedication” shall mean the writing by which any estate, interest or right in an area is formally dedicated as permitted by § […]
§ 7303. Statement of purpose.
§ 7303. Statement of purpose. In order to secure for the people of the State of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of areas having 1 or more of the characteristics referred to in § 7302(5) of this title, the State, acting through the Department, shall acquire and hold in trust […]
§ 7205. Permits required.
§ 7205. Permits required. (a) No person shall deposit material upon or remove or extract materials from, or construct, modify, repair or reconstruct, or occupy any structure or facility upon submerged lands or tidelands without first having obtained a permit, lease or letter of approval from the Department. Such permit, lease or letter of approval, […]