Section Env-Or 306.12 - Annual Testing Requirements(a) The owner of an AST facility shall test the AST system components listed in (c) and (d), below, that are used at the AST facility, as specified in (b), below.(b) The testing required by (a), above, shall be conducted: (1) Not less than once in each calendar year, with at least one test occurring not sooner than 4 months after and not later than 15 months after the prior annual test, provided that if more than one test was performed in the prior year the owner may choose which test to use for purposes of the time limits; and(2) As specified for each component.(c) Each overfill alarm system sensor, automatic fill shutoff device, and interstitial alarm sensor shall be tested:(1) By removing the sensor or device, as applicable, from the tank and activating it; or(2) By testing it pursuant to its manufacturer's recommended test procedure.(d) Each line leak detector shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended test procedure.(e) If any component is determined to be malfunctioning, the owner shall repair or replace the component within 30 days.(f) The owner shall document component testing in a report that is submitted to the department within 60 days of the testing, as follows: (1) The date of the testing;(2) The name and position of the individual conducting the testing;(3) The component being tested;(4) The tank registration number of the specific AST with which the component being tested is associated; and(5) Whether the testing showed that the component was malfunctioning and, if so, the date on which the component was repaired or replaced.(g) For any system at a facility that is subject to 42 U.S.C. 4321 - 4347 or 36 CFR Part 800, the time in (e) and (f), above, shall be increased by 60 days when such review is applicable.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Or 306.12
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Or 300) #10487, eff 2-7-14