Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to:

(a)establish a program to provide requirements and classifications for aboveground storage tank systems and inter-terminal pipelines that store regulated substances in order to minimize the occurrence and environmental risks of releases and discharges to groundwater, surface water and/or soils;

(b)ensure that newly-constructed aboveground storage tank systems and inter-terminal pipelines meet appropriate standards; COL3/1/2019 CH. 76 UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

(c)ensure that each new or replaced aboveground storage tank or piping connected to any such new or replaced tank complies with the wellhead protection area and must be approved by the Administrator;

(d)ensure that existing aboveground storage tank systems and inter-terminal pipelines be properly maintained, inspected, and tested by licensed and certified professionals; and

(e)enact and establish regulations, guidelines, standards, and policies that ensure consistent cleanup of regulated substances and mitigation of the damage they cause.