North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 43 - Industrial Commission
Article 43-02 - Mineral Exploration and Development
Chapter 43-02-02.4 - Solution Mining
Section 43-02-02.4-35 - Secondary containment - Loading and unloading areas

1. A truck loading and unloading area located outside of a secondary containment area shall be constructed and sealed in a manner that prevents the seepage of waste product, stored product, or brine into the surrounding soils, surface waters, or ground water. In addition, a ramp shall be constructed to contain any leakage from transfer operations at the vehicle being loaded or unloaded. The ramp area shall contain a sump and be connected to a secondary containment area so that any spillage drains into the sump and into the secondary containment area. The spill containment ramp and sump shall have a combined capacity of not less than one thousand gallons.

2. Sumps shall be constructed of materials impervious to the waste product, stored product, and brine and resistant to damage and deterioration during use. Sumps shall be connected to the ramp area and the secondary containment area in a manner that prevents leakage.

3. All loading and unloading facility transfer lines that are not in use shall be secured to prevent spillage. A shutoff valve shall be installed at the truck connect point and at the storage vessels. All shutoff valves shall be left in a normally closed position.