25 Pa. Code § 245.618 - Permanent closure or change-in-service
(a) Aboveground storage tank systems shall be
cleaned, rendered free from hazardous vapors and ventilated if left onsite or
emptied and removed from the site in a manner consistent with current industry
practices and Bureau of Waste Management requirements such as Chapters 263a and
299 (relating to transporters of hazardous waste; and storage and
transportation of residual waste). Piping shall be removed or capped and fill
ports shall be secured, capped or dismantled.
(b) The owner shall conduct a visual
examination of the surface, soil and area surrounding and underlying the
storage tank system for obvious indications or evidence of a release of
regulated substance.
(1) If a release is
suspected, it shall be investigated in accordance with §
245.304 (relating to investigation
and reporting of suspected releases).
(2) If a release is confirmed, it shall be
reported to the appropriate Department regional office responsible for the
county in which the aboveground storage tank is located in accordance with
§
245.305 (relating to reporting
releases).
(c) The owner
shall complete and submit an amended tank registration form, signed by the
owner and the certified installer that provided direct onsite supervision of
the tank handling activity, to the Department within 30 days of either of the
following:
(1) The completion of permanent
closure.
(2) Change-in-service of
the tank.
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