New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 117 - FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Section 20.5.117.1708 - SURETY BOND

Universal Citation: 20 NM Admin Code 20.5.117.1708

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

A. An owner or operator may satisfy the requirements of 20.5.117.1703 NMAC by obtaining a surety bond that conforms to the requirements of this section. The surety company issuing the bond shall be among those listed as acceptable sureties on federal bonds in the latest Circular 570 of the United States department of the treasury.

B. The surety bond shall be worded as specified in 20.5.117.1758 NMAC.

C. Under the terms of the bond, the surety will become liable on the bond obligation when the owner or operator fails to perform as guaranteed by the bond. In all cases, the surety's liability is limited to the per-occurrence and annual aggregate penal sums.

D. The owner or operator who uses a surety bond to satisfy the requirements of 20.5.117.1703 NMAC shall establish a standby trust fund when the surety bond is acquired. Under the terms of the bond, all amounts paid by the surety under the bond will be deposited directly into the standby trust fund in accordance with instructions from the secretary under 20.5.117.1722 NMAC. This standby trust fund shall meet the requirements specified in 20.5.117.1713 NMAC.

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