250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-25-1.18

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-140-25-1.18 - Transfer of Certificates of Registration and Closure

A. Prohibition

1. No person shall transfer ownership of a UST facility or facility component without notification to the Director as provided in § 1.18(B) of this Part.

B. Transfer of Registration Certificates

1. DEM must be notified of any change in UST facility, UST system, or property ownership in writing within seven days of the transfer.

2. The individual, group, or entity selling or otherwise transferring the UST facility, UST system, or property must notify DEM in writing within seven days of selling, gifting, or otherwise transferring ownership of the UST Facility, UST System, and/or property.

3. The individual, group, or entity assuming ownership or responsibility of the UST facility, UST system, or property must complete and submit the DEM-provided form titled "Transfer of Ownership and UST Registration" and submit to DEM within seven days of assuming ownership or responsibility for the UST facility, UST system, or property.

4. Failure of the registered UST owner to notify DEM of any change in ownership may result in the individual, group, or entity being considered a responsible party even if the UST system was sold, transferred, or gifted.

C. UST Registration fees and any applicable late fees are transferred upon sale, transfer, or change in ownership of the UST system and/or facility and will become the responsibility of the new owner or responsible party.

D. Transfer of Records

1. The existing Certificate holder shall deliver to the new owner or operator all documents and information related to the UST, facility or system, including, but not limited to, all records required to be maintained in § 1.13 of this Part.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-25-1.18

Amanded effective 11/20/2018