D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-6300

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024
Rule 20-6300 - RIGHT OF ENTRY
6300.1

An inspector designated by the Department may, at any reasonable time and upon presentation of appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, enter without delay any place where an UST is or was located or where a release is suspected, for the purpose of enforcing the Act or the UST Regulations.

6300.2

Appropriate credentials include a photo identification card or badge showing the name of the inspector and his or her employment with the Department.

6300.3

The inspector may enter the facility, with or without prior notice, as follows:

(a) In emergency situations, at any hour; and
(b) In non-emergency situations, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and any other time that the facility where the UST is located is open for business.
6300.4

Emergency situations include any situation posing an immediate threat to public health or the environment, such as free product floating on surface or ground water, or an ignition source near a leaking UST.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-6300

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 7835, 7900 (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 9, 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.