Me. Stat. tit. 38 § 570-F

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 570-F - Special provisions

This subchapter may not be construed to authorize the department to require registration of or to regulate the installation or operation of underground tanks used: [1991, c. 494, §15(RPR).]

1.Propane storage. For the storage of propane; or

[1991, c. 494, §15(NEW).]

2.Other structure. As an oil-water separator, catch basin, flood drain or other emergency containment structure as long as the structure:

A. Is used to collect, capture or treat storm water surface runoff or oil spills; [2017, c. 333, §10(AMD).]

B. Is not used for the storage of oil; and [2017, c. 333, §10(AMD).]

C. Is regulated under the federal Clean Water Act, 33 United States Code, Section 1317(b) or Section 1342. [2017, c. 333, §10(NEW).]

[2017, c. 333, §10(AMD).]

The department shall adopt rules for underground oil storage facilities for storing waste oil. The department shall also adopt rules governing field-constructed, airport hydrant and heavy oil underground oil storage facilities. These rules are not limited by other provisions of this subchapter. [2017, c. 333, §10(AMD).]

38 M.R.S. § 570-F

Amended by 2018, c. 333,§ 10, eff. 3/7/2018.

1985, c. 496, §A14 (NEW) . 1987, c. 491, § 23 (AMD) . 1989, c. 865, §§20,24,25 (AMD) . 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B154 (AMD) . 1991, c. 494, § 15 (RPR) . 1997, c. 374, § 14 (AFF) .