Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 111 - PETROLEUM LIQUID STORAGE VAPOR CONTROL


Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

SUMMARY: This regulation requires all owners of fixed roof storage tanks, storing gasoline, crude oil or any petroleum liquid whose vapor pressure is greater than 1.52 psia (10.5 kilo pascals) to install floating roofs to reduce the hydrocarbon vapors lost to the atmosphere. This regulation prohibits the emptying and degassing of petroleum storage vessels for the purpose of performing a complete inspection on days for which the Department has issued an ozone health advisory beginning January 1, 2000 and between June 1 and August 31 each year beginning January 1, 2004. A complete inspection shall be performed at least once every ten (10) years and each time the vessel is emptied and degassed.

AUTHORITY: 38 M.R.S.A., Section585 , 585-A

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