D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-5500

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 20-5500 - COMPLIANCE WITH DISTRICT LAWS

5500.1

In addition to these regulations, each owner and operator of an underground storage tank (UST) shall comply with the following:

(a) The District of Columbia Underground Storage Tank Management Act of 1990, effective March 8, 1991 (D.C. Law 8-242; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-113.01et seq.);

(b) The Water Pollution Control Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-188; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-103.01et seq.);

(c) The provisions of the District of Columbia Fire Code, Title 12, Subtitle H (Fire Code Supplement) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, pertaining to USTs ;

(d) The provisions of the District Construction Codes and Construction Code Supplements, available at https://dcra.dc.gov/page/district-columbia-construction-codes, that pertain to permits for construction activities (such as excavation, installation, repair, closure- in-place, or removal) related to USTs; and

(e) All other applicable federal and District laws and regulations.

5500.2

The owner or operator of each UST shall obtain all appropriate District permits for construction activities required for the repair or upgrade of a leaking UST (LUST) or remediation of a site contaminated by a LUST.

5500.3

Each owner and operator of an UST on a federal facility shall comply with the requirements of the UST Regulations.

5500.4

All notices, reports, and documents required in this regulation may be submitted by mail or delivery to the UST Branch, Department of Energy and Environment, 1200 First Street, N.E., 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20002, by e- mail to ust.doee@dc.gov, or by file transfer protocol (ftp) after requesting access to the Department's ftp site via e- mail. A telephone report shall be made to the UST Branch at (202) 535-2600.

5500.5

When the UST Regulations allow for the use of an alternative material or method upon approval by the Department, or other approval of the Department needs to be obtained, the person seeking to use the alternative material or method, or to otherwise obtain Departmental approval shall:

(a) Submit the request in writing to the Department by mail or delivery to the UST Branch, Department of Energy and Environment, 1200 First Street, N.E., 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20002, or by e-mail to ust.doee@dc.gov;

(b) If seeking to use an alternative material or method, explain how the use of the alternative material or method provides for an equivalent or higher level of safety or effectiveness as the material or method required by regulation;

(c) Provide any additional information requested by the Department; and

(d) Use the alternative material or method only after receiving approval in writing from the Department.

5500.6

When the UST regulations require a report or notification to the District Fire Chief, the report shall be made by mail or delivery to the District of Columbia Fire Marshal, Technical Inspections Plans and Permits Branch, Hazardous Materials Section, 1100 4th Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024, or by phone at (202) 727-1614.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-5500

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 7835, 7839 (November 12, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 7699 (October 1, 1999); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1778 (2/21/2020)

AUTHORITY: Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is § 13 of the District of Columbia Underground Storage Tank Management Act of 1990, as amended, D.C. Law 8-242, D.C. Code § 6-995.1 et seq. (1995 Repl. Vol.), Mayor's Order 91-160 dated October 19, 1991; and the District of Columbia Water Pollution Control Act of 1984, D.C. Law 5-188, D.C. Code 6-921 (1995 Repl. Vol.), Mayor's Order 85-152 dated September 12, 1985.