§22-30-12. Aboveground Storage Tank Administrative Fund
(a) The secretary shall collect a registration fee from owners or operators of each aboveground storage tank as set forth in section four of this article and an annual operating fee for each regulated aboveground tank in an amount to be promulgated in the legislative rules authorized by this article, in an amount sufficient to […]
§22-30-3. Definitions
For purposes of this article: (1) “Aboveground storage tank” or “tank” or “AST” means a device made to contain an accumulation of more than 1,320 gallons of fluids that are liquid at standard temperature and pressure, which is constructed primarily of nonearthen materials, including concrete, steel, plastic, or fiberglass reinforced plastic, which provide structural support, […]
§22-30-4. Inventory and Registration of Existing Aboveground Storage Tanks
(a) To assure protection of the water resources of the state, the secretary shall compile an inventory of all aboveground storage tanks. The secretary shall prescribe a registration form for this purpose. (b) Each owner or operator of an aboveground storage tank shall complete and submit to the secretary the registration form by July 1, […]
§22-30-5. Aboveground Storage Tank Regulatory Program
(a) The secretary shall develop a regulatory program for new and existing regulated aboveground storage tanks and secondary containment that takes into account the size, location and contents of the tanks and sets out tiered requirements for regulated tanks. Level 1 tanks shall be regulated to a higher standard of tank and secondary containment integrity […]
§22-30-1. Short Title
This article may be known and cited as the Aboveground Storage Tank Act.
§22-30-2. Legislative Findings
(a) The West Virginia Legislature finds the public policy of the State of West Virginia is to protect and conserve the water resources for the state and its citizens. The state's water resources are vital natural resources that are essential to maintain, preserve and promote human health, quality of life and economic vitality of the […]