Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.56 - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS PETROLEUM AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Subchapter 17.56.3 - General Operating Requirements
Rule 17.56.309 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The owner or operator of an underground storage tank system shall have all active underground storage tank systems inspected by a licensed compliance inspector, licensed pursuant to ARM 17.56.1402(3), at least every three years for compliance with the operation and maintenance requirements of this chapter. The inspections must:
(2) The owner or operator of an underground storage tank system must have all inactive underground storage tank systems inspected by a compliance inspector or an oversight inspector, licensed pursuant to ARM 17.56.1402(3) or (4), at least every three years for compliance with the requirements of ARM 17.56.701. The inspections must be completed:
(3) Underground storage tank systems that:
(4) For an underground storage tank system that is installed or returned to active status pursuant to ARM 17.56.701 after November 1, 2001, an initial inspection must be completed at least 90 days, but no more than 120 days, after the date the conditional operating permit is issued or reissued pursuant to ARM 17.56.310. If the facility has other underground storage tank systems installed prior to November 1, 2001, all subsequent inspections of an underground storage tank system installed on or after November 1, 2001, must be conducted on the same schedule as the underground storage tank systems in existence prior to that date.
(5) Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector shall provide the owner or operator with a copy of the inspection report.
(6) No later than 15 days after any inspection conducted pursuant to this rule, the owner or operator, or the compliance inspector shall provide to the department the results of the compliance inspection in a manner approved by the department. The inspection report must be signed by the licensed compliance inspector and the underground storage tank system owner or operator.
(7) All underground storage tank systems at an individual facility must be inspected at one time.
(8) The owner or operator shall correct all violations noted in a compliance inspection report:
(9) The owner or operator or compliance inspector shall submit to the department a follow-up inspection report:
AUTH: 75-11-505, 75-11-509, MCA; IMP: 75-11-509, MCA