Section 33-24-08-35 - Release detection recordkeepingAll underground storage tank system owners and operators must maintain records in accordance with section 33-24-08-24 demonstrating compliance with all applicable requirements of sections 33-24-08-30 through 33-24-08-35. These records must include the following:
1. All written performance claims pertaining to any release detection system used, and the manner in which these claims have been justified or tested by the equipment manufacturer or installer, must be maintained for five years or for another reasonable period of time determined by the department, from the date of installation. Not later than April 1, 2021, records of site assessments required under subdivision f of subsection 5 and subdivision g of subsection 6 of section 33-24-08-33 must be maintained for as long as the methods are used. Records of site assessments developed after April 1, 2018, must be signed by a professional engineer or professional geologist, or equivalent licensed professional with experience in environmental engineering, hydrogeology, or other relevant technical discipline acceptable to the department. 2. The results of any sampling, testing, or monitoring must be maintained for at least one year, or for another reasonable period of time determined by the department, except as follows: a. The results of annual operation tests conducted in accordance with subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 33-24-08-30 must be maintained for three years. At a minimum, the results must list each component tested, indicate whether each component tested meets criteria in subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 33-24-08-30 or needs to have action taken, and describe any action taken to correct an issue; andb. The results of tank tightness testing conducted in accordance with subsection 3 of section 33-24-08-33 must be retained until the next test is conducted; andc. The results of tank tightness testing, line tightness testing, and vapor monitoring using a tracer compound placed in the tank system conducted in accordance with subsection 4 of section 33-24-08-72 must be retained until the next test is conducted.3. Written documentation of all calibration, maintenance, and repair of release detection equipment permanently located onsite must be maintained for at least one year after the servicing work is completed, or for another reasonable time period determined by the department. Any schedules of required calibration and maintenance provided by the release detection equipment manufacturer must be retained for five years from the date of installation.N.D. Admin Code 33-24-08-35
Effective December 1, 1989.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 368, April 2018, effective 4/1/2018.General Authority: NDCC 23-20.3-03, 23-20.3-04.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-20.3-04.1