Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-15-.34

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-6-15-.34 - Permanent Closure And Changes-In-Service

(1) At least 30 days before beginning either permanent closure or a change-in-service of an UST system under paragraphs (2) and (3) below, or within another reasonable time period determined by the Department, owners and operators must notify the Department of their intent to permanently close or make the change-in-service, and the method of proposed closure unless such action is in response to corrective action. The required assessment of the excavation zone under Rule 335-6-15-.35 must be performed after notifying the Department but before completion of the permanent closure or change-in-service. Upon completion, a notice of final closure or change-in-service must be submitted to the Department.

(2) To permanently close an UST system, owners and operators must:

(a) Empty and clean underground storage tanks by removing all liquids and accumulated sludges and either remove from the ground or leave in place and fill with an inert solid material,

(b) Empty underground piping by removing all liquids and either remove from the ground or cap and leave in place,

(c) Cap or remove all lines, manways, and/or other connections,

(d) Conduct a site assessment when an underground storage tank and/or piping is permanently closed in accordance with paragraph (1) above, and

(e) Properly close all UST systems:

1. Under the supervisory control of an individual or individuals certified in accordance with the requirements in rule 335-6-15-.47;

2. In accordance with codes of practice developed by nationally recognized associations or independent testing laboratories.

(3) Continued use of an UST system to store a non-regulated substance is considered a change-in-service. Before a change-in-service, owners and operators must empty and clean the UST system by removing all liquid and accumulated sludge and conduct a site assessment in accordance with paragraph (1) above.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-15-.34

Effective April 5, 1989. Amended: Filed August 28, 2003; effective October 2, 2003. Amended: Filed July 2, 2007; effective August 6, 2007. Amended: Filed December 12, 2011; effective January 16, 2012. Amended: Filed February 25, 2014; effective April 1, 2014.

Was previously Rule 335-6-15-.37, rule renumbered as pre certification filed August 28, 2003; effective October 2, 2003.

Author: Sonja Massey

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-36-3.