New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 117 - FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Section 20.5.117.1700 - APPLICABILITY
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. This part applies to owners and operators of all petroleum storage tank systems except as otherwise provided in this section.
B. Owners and operators of petroleum above ground storage tank systems are subject to these requirements in accordance with 20.5.117.1701 NMAC.
C. State and federal government entities whose debts and liabilities are the debts and liabilities of a state or the United States are exempt from the requirements of this part.
D. The requirements of this part do not apply to owners and operators of storage tank systems described in Subsection B or D of 20.5.101.2 NMAC.
E. If the owner and operator of a petroleum storage tank are separate persons, only one person is required to demonstrate financial responsibility; however, both parties are liable in the event of noncompliance.