143-215.94OO. Definitions.
Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the definitions in G.S. 143-212 and G.S. 143-215.94A apply in this Part.
(1) "Emergency response operator" means an on-site person whose responsibilities include addressing emergencies presented by a spill or release, or responding to alarms or releases from an underground storage tank system. For an unmanned facility, "emergency response operator" means the person responsible for responding to emergencies or alarms or releases at the facility.
(2) "Primary operator" means a person having primary responsibility for the daily on-site operation and maintenance of an underground storage tank system.
(3) "Underground storage tank" means: (i) any one or combination of tanks (including underground pipes connected thereto) that is used to contain an accumulation of regulated substances, and the volume of which (including the volume of the underground pipes connected thereto) is ten percent (10%) or more beneath the surface of the ground; and (ii) to which this Part applies pursuant to G.S. 143-215.94NN.
(4) "Underground storage tank system" or "tank system" means an underground storage tank, connected underground piping, underground ancillary equipment, dispenser, and containment system, if any. (2010-154, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 143 - State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions
Article 21A - Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control.
§ 143-215.78 - Oil pollution control program.
§ 143-215.79 - Inspections and investigations; entry upon property.
§ 143-215.80 - Confidential information.
§ 143-215.81 - Authority supplemental.
§ 143-215.82 - Local ordinances.
§ 143-215.84 - Removal of prohibited discharges.
§ 143-215.85 - Required notice.
§ 143-215.85A - Recordation of oil or hazardous substance discharge sites.
§ 143-215.86 - Other State agencies and State-designated local agencies.
§ 143-215.87 - Oil or Other Hazardous Substances Pollution Protection Fund.
§ 143-215.88 - Payment to State agencies or State-designated local agencies.
§ 143-215.88A - Enforcement procedurescivil penalties.
§ 143-215.88B - Enforcement procedurescriminal penalties.
§ 143-215.89 - Multiple liability for necessary expenses; limit on State recovery.
§ 143-215.90 - Liability for damage to public resources.
§ 143-215.91 - Recodified as §§ 143-215.88A, 143-215.88B.
§ 143-215.91A - Limited liability for volunteers in oil and hazardous substance abatement.
§ 143-215.92 - Lien on vessel.
§ 143-215.93 - Liability for damage caused.
§ 143-215.93A - Limitation on liability of persons engaged in removal of oil discharges.
§ 143-215.94 - Joint and several liability.
§ 143-215.94B - Commercial Leaking Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund.
§ 143-215.94C - Commercial leaking petroleum underground storage tank cleanup fees.
§ 143-215.94E - Rights and obligations of the owner or operator.
§ 143-215.94F - Limited amnesty.
§ 143-215.94G - Authority of the Department to engage in cleanups; actions for fund reimbursement.
§ 143-215.94H - Financial responsibility.
§ 143-215.94I - Insurance pools authorized; requirements.
§ 143-215.94J - Limitation of liability of the State of North Carolina.
§ 143-215.94N - Applicability.
§ 143-215.94P - Groundwater Protection Loan Fund.
§ 143-215.94T - Adoption and implementation of regulatory program.
§ 143-215.94V - Standards for petroleum underground storage tank cleanup.
§ 143-215.94W - Enforcement procedurescivil penalties.
§ 143-215.94X - Enforcement procedurescriminal penalties.
§ 143-215.94Y - Enforcement procedures; injunctive relief.
§ 143-215.94AA - Declaration of public policy.
§ 143-215.94CC - Liability under this section; exceptions.
§ 143-215.94DD - Joint and several liability; damages; personal injury.
§ 143-215.94EE - Removal of prohibited discharges.
§ 143-215.94FF - Authorization of the Attorney General; citizens' suits.
§ 143-215.94GG - Notification by persons responsible for discharge.
§ 143-215.94HH - Oil spill contingency plan.
§ 143-215.94II - Emergency proclamation; Governor's powers.
§ 143-215.94NN - Applicability.
§ 143-215.94PP - Designation of operators to be trained.
§ 143-215.94QQ - Training requirements for primary operators.
§ 143-215.94RR - Training requirements for emergency response operators.
§ 143-215.94SS - Tank systems for emergency power generators.
§ 143-215.94UU - Effect on other laws.
§ 143-215.95 - Duties of Secretary.
§ 143-215.96 - Oil terminal facility registration.
§ 143-215.100 - Oil refining facility permits.
§ 143-215.101 - Powers of the Secretary.
§ 143-215.104 - Limited liability for volunteers in hazardous material abatement.
§ 143-215.104A - Title; sunset.
§ 143-215.104B - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Definitions.
§ 143-215.104C - (This Part has an expiration date see notes) Dry-Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Fund.
§ 143-215.104D - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Powers of the Commission.
§ 143-215.104H - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Dry-Cleaning Solvent Assessment Agreements.
§ 143-215.104I - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Dry-Cleaning solvent remediation agreements.
§ 143-215.104K - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Liability protection.
§ 143-215.104L - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Public notice and community involvement.
§ 143-215.104O - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Remediation of uncertified sites.
§ 143-215.104Q - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Enforcement procedures; criminal penalties.
§ 143-215.104R - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Enforcement procedures; injunctive relief.
§ 143-215.104S - (Expires January 1, 2032 see notes) Appeals.
§ 143-215.104T - (This Part has an expiration date see notes) Construction of this Part.
§ 143-215.104U - (This Part has an expiration date see notes) Reporting requirements.
§ 143-215.104AA - Standards for petroleum releases from aboveground storage tanks and other sources.