020-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-30

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Current through April 27, 2019

Section 1-30 - Temporary Closure

(a) General Requirements. When a storage tank system is temporarily closed, owners and/or operators shall:

(i) Notify the department within 30 days of placing the tanks in temporarily out-of-use status;

(ii) Continue operation and maintenance of corrosion protection in accordance with Section 11 for USTs and Part I for ASTs;

(iii) Continue release detection and release detection operation and maintenance testing and inspections in accordance with Parts C, D, I, and M;

(iv) Comply with Parts E and F if a release is suspected or confirmed; and

(v) Provide licensed Class A and B Operators in accordance with Section 46.

(vi) Release detection and release detection operation and maintenance testing and inspections in Parts C, D, and I are not required as long as the tank does not contain more than 1 inch of regulated substance at the measuring point directly under the fill tube.

(b) Tanks Temporarily Closed for 3 Months or More. When a storage tank system is temporarily closed for 3 months or more, owners and/or operators shall comply with the following requirements:

(i) All requirements in Section 30(a);

(ii) Leave vent piping open and functioning;

(iii) Drain, cap, and secure all other connected piping, pumps, manways, and ancillary equipment; and

(iv) Continue to pay the annual tank fee and maintain financial responsibility pursuant to Part N.

(c) Tanks Temporarily Closed for 12 Months or More. When a storage tank system is temporarily closed for more than 12 months, the owner and/or operator shall complete a minimum site assessment in accordance with Section 29. Except tanks within operating fueling facilities, the tank shall be permanently closed in accordance with this Part not later than 12 months after the date on which the tank is placed in temporarily out-of-use status or July 1, 2018, whichever is later, unless a time extension is authorized in writing by the department.

020-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-30

Adopted, Eff. 6/29/2018.