(a) Before upgrading an underground storage tank system, the owner or operator shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the local agency that the conditions and requirements specified in subsection 2660(k) will be met.
(b) By December 22, 1998, all underground storage tanks containing hazardous substances other than motor vehicle fuel, shall be retrofitted with secondary containment meeting the requirements of Article 3.
(c) By December 22, 1998, owners of motor vehicle fuel tanks constructed of steel shall retrofit those tanks with secondary containment meeting the requirements of Article 3, or shall upgrade those tanks using one of the following options:
(1) Interior lining and cathodic protection:
(A) Interior lining shall be installed in accordance with section 2663 except those requirements pertaining to non-steel tanks; and
(B) Cathodic protection shall be designed, installed, and inspected as specified in section 2635(a)(2)(A). All cathodic protection wells shall be constructed in accordance with applicable state and local well regulations.
(2) Bladder system, and cathodic protection - Bladder systems shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of section 2664.
(d) By December 22, 1998, owners shall install a wear plate (striker plate) which meets the criteria in section 2631(c) under all tank openings that could be used for manual dipsticking. A drop tube-mounted bottom protector may fulfill this requirement.
(e) An upgraded underground storage tank shall be closed in accordance with Article 7 at the end of the tank's operational life.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25299.3 and 25299.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25291 and 25296, Health and Safety Code; 40 CFR 280.21.
1. Repealer and new section filed 8-9-91; operative 8-9-91. Text remains in effect uninterrupted pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25299.7 (Register 92, No. 14).
2. Editorial correction of printing errors in History 1 (Register 92, No. 43).
3. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 4-5-94; operative 5-5-94 (Register 94, No. 14).
4. Amendment of subsection (c)(2) and repealer of subsections (c)(2)(A)-(B) filed 12-26-97 as an emergency; operative 12-26-97 (Register 97, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-97 order transmitted to OAL 4-22-98 and filed 6-2-98 (Register 98, No. 23).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 23, § 2662, 23 CA ADC § 2662
