[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 24]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR281.30]

[Page 524]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
                           AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 281--APPROVAL OF STATE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAMS--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart C--Criteria for No-Less-Stringent
 
Sec. 281.30  New UST system design, construction, installation, and notification.


    In order to be considered no less stringent than the corresponding 
federal requirements for new UST system design, construction, 
installation, and notification, the state must have requirements that 
ensure all new underground storage tanks, and the attached piping in 
contact with the ground and used to convey the regulated substance 
stored in the tank, conform to the following:
    (a) Be designed, constructed, and installed in a manner that will 
prevent releases for their operating life due to manufacturing defects, 
structural failure, or corrosion.
    Note: Codes of practice developed by nationally-recognized 
organizations and national independent testing laboratories may be used 
to demonstrate that the state program requirements are no less stringent 
in this area.
    (b) Be provided with equipment to prevent spills and tank overfills 
when new tanks are installed or existing tanks are upgraded, unless the 
tank does not receive more than 25 gallons at one time.
    (c) All UST system owners and operators must notify the implementing 
state agency of the existence of any new UST system using a form 
designated by the state agency.