N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.107.702

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 20.5.107.702 - OPERATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR USTS

A. Owners and operators of underground storage tank systems shall operate, maintain and repair secondary containment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or specifications, or with the current edition of an industry standard or code of practice developed by a nationally recognized association or independent testing laboratory approved in advance by the department. Owners and operators shall use one or more of the following to comply with the requirements of this section:

(1)U.S.Environmental Protection Agency#510-R-05-001, "USTSystems: Inspecting and Maintaining Sumps and Spill Buckets"; or

(2)U.S.Environmental Protection Agency#510-R-05-002, "Operating and Maintaining Underground Storage Tank Systems: Practical Help and Checklists";

(3)National Leak Prevention Association Publication RP823, "Standard for Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and In-situ Construction of Petroleum Sumps".

B. Owners and operators shall draw off liquid that has accumulated in the secondary containment, including all sumps, within one week of any accumulation of liquid, and shall remove any other debris that has accumulated inside the secondary containment. Owners and operators shall properly treat and dispose of any accumulated liquid with a visible sheen.

C. Under-dispenser containment must allow for access to the components in the containment system for visual inspections in accordance with 20.5.107.707 NMAC.

D. Under-dispenser containment for UST systems installed after April 4, 2008 shall be maintained to meet requirements in 20.5.106.606 NMAC.

E. Owners and operators shall operate, maintain, and repair containment sumps on UST systems in order to prevent any leaks or spills from escaping the containment sumps.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.107.702

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 14, July 24, 2018, eff. 7/24/2018