New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 108 - RELEASE DETECTION FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS
Section 20.5.108.808 - INTERSTITIAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR USTS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Owners and operators of underground storage tanks may use interstitial monitoring between the UST and a secondary barrier immediately around and underneath the tank, but only if the system is designed, constructed and installed to detect a leak from any portion of the storage tank system that routinely contains any regulated substance and also meets one of the following requirements:
B. For all interstitially monitored USTs, owners and operators shall have all sensors tested by a qualified tester at least annually to ensure proper operation and functionality, including for alarm operability and communication with controller or monitoring equipment, and sensors shall be verified as set to the proper height, placement, and location in accordance with Subsection A of 20.5.108.800 NMAC and 20.5.107 NMAC. At a minimum, these tests shall follow either:
C. Owners and operators shall ensure the requirements in 20.5.108.800 NMAC are met prior to implementing interstitial monitoring.
D. Owners and operators shall maintain and provide the department reports relating to the requirements of this section in accordance with 20.5.108.815 NMAC and 20.5.108.816 NMAC.