§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: [PL 1991, c. 494, §15 (RPR).]
1. Propane storage. For the storage of propane; or
[PL 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; [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).]
B. Is not used for the storage of oil; and [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).]
C. Is regulated under the federal Clean Water Act, 33 United States Code, Section 1317(b) or Section 1342. [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 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. [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 496, §A14 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 491, §23 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 865, §§20,24,25 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B154 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 494, §15 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 374, §14 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS
Subchapter 2-B: OIL STORAGE FACILITIES AND GROUND WATER PROTECTION
38 §562. Definitions (REPEALED)
38 §563. Registration and inspection of underground oil storage tanks and piping
38 §563-A. Prohibition of nonconforming underground oil storage facilities and tanks
38 §563-B. Regulatory powers of department
38 §565-A. Authority to prohibit product delivery
38 §566. Abandonment of underground oil storage facilities and tanks (REPEALED)
38 §566-A. Abandonment of underground oil storage facilities and tanks
38 §567. Certification of underground tank installers
38 §568. Cleanup and removal of prohibited discharges
38 §568-A. Fund coverage requirements
38 §568-B. Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board created
38 §569. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund (REPEALED)
38 §569-A. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund (REPEALED)
38 §569-B. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund (REPEALED)
38 §569-C. Limited exemption from liability for state or local governmental entities
38 §570-A. Budget approval (REPEALED)
38 §570-B. Personnel and equipment (REPEALED)
38 §570-C. Municipal ordinances; powers limited
38 §570-E. Legislative review (REPEALED)
38 §570-H. Report; adequacy of fund (REPEALED)
38 §570-J. Personnel and equipment
38 §570-K. Aboveground oil storage facilities
38 §570-L. Budget approval; aboveground tanks program