Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 2-B: OIL STORAGE FACILITIES AND GROUND WATER PROTECTION
38 §570-F. Special provisions

§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

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 §561. Findings; purpose

38 §562. Definitions (REPEALED)

38 §562-A. Definitions

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38 §563-C. Prohibition on siting new underground oil storage facilities near drinking water supplies (REPEALED)

38 §564. Regulation of underground oil storage facilities used to store motor fuels or used in the marketing and distribution of oil

38 §565. Regulation of underground oil storage facilities used for consumption on the premises or by the owner or operator

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 Abandonment of underground oil storage facilities and tanks (REPEALED)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 §567-A. Certifications

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. Liability

38 §570-A. Budget approval (REPEALED)

38 §570-B. Personnel and equipment (REPEALED)

38 §570-C. Municipal ordinances; powers limited

38 §570-D. Transition

38 §570-E. Legislative review (REPEALED)

38 §570-F. Special provisions

38 §570-G. Construction

38 §570-H. Report; adequacy of fund (REPEALED)

38 §570-I. Budget approval

38 §570-J. Personnel and equipment

38 §570-K. Aboveground oil storage facilities

38 §570-L. Budget approval; aboveground tanks program

38 §570-M. Prohibition on adding water to well

38 §570-N. Rules; wastewater treatment tank systems