Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 47-62-1 - General1.1. Scope. - This Interpretive Rule provides guidance and clarification for complying with the initial inspection and certification requirements set forth in the Aboveground Storage Tank Act ("the Act") at W. Va. Code § 22-30-6 and the requirements for submitting Spill Prevention Response Plans set forth in the Act at W. Va. Code § 22-30-9.1.2. Authority. - W. Va. Code § 22-30-231.3. Filing Date. - October 21, 20141.4. Effective Date. - November 20, 20141.5. Applicability. - This Interpretive Rule applies to owners or operators of aboveground storage tanks, as that term is defined in W. Va. Code § 22-30-3(1), who are required to complete an inspection of all registered tanks and to certify that inspection to the Department of Environmental Protection on or before January 1, 2015, and to submit to the Department of Environmental Protection a site specific Spill Prevention Response Plan for all registered tanks or tank facilities on or before December 3, 2014. This Interpretive Rule shall continue from its effective date until June 1, 2015, unless sooner terminated, continued or reestablished as a Legislative Rule pursuant to W. Va. Code § 29A-3-1, et seq.1.6. Purpose. - This Interpretive Rule is designed to protect the public water supply resources, the health and safety of our citizens, the environment, and the economy of the State of West Virginia from potentially dangerous substances stored in aboveground storage tanks.