[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 26]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR281.30]



[Page 576]

 

                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

 

         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 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.