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NEW YORK CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 6. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
CHAPTER V. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER D. WATER REGULATION
PART 596. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE BULK STORAGE REGULATIONS
Date:
08/31/2009
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ยง 596.2 Registration of stationary storage tanks
(a) Existing storage tanks. (1) By July 15, 1988, the owner of any stationary storage tank regulated by this Part must register each storage tank with the department. Registration is required for any tank storing a hazardous substance which has the following total capacity:Type of Storage TankTotal Capacity of Storage Tank
Aboveground stationary storage tank 185 gallons or greater
Underground storage tank Any size
Registration is required for out-of-service storage tanks which have not been permanently closed.
(2) Registration must be renewed every two years from the date of the last valid registration until the department receives written notice that the storage tank has been permanently closed or that ownership of the storage tank has been transferred.
(b) Application forms. (1) All storage tanks at a facility must be registered together on an application form provided by the department unless an alternative means of registration is approved by the department. Forms are available at all department offices, or by writing the Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-3520.
(2) An application submitted by a corporation must be signed by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president or a duly authorized representative. An application submitted by a partnership or a sole proprietorship must be signed by a general partner or the proprietor. An application submitted by a municipal, State or other public facility must be signed by either a principal executive officer, ranking elected official or other duly authorized employee.
(c) Transfer of ownership. If ownership of the storage tank changes, the new owner must reregister the storage tank with the department at least 30 days prior to the transfer of ownership.
(d) Registration of new facilities. Stationary tanks at new sites must be registered with the department three business days prior to installation unless the new storage tank or tanks are installed on an emergency basis to protect public health, safety or the environment. When an emergency installation occurs, the department must be notified no later than two hours after the decision is made by the owner or operator to install the new tank.
(e) Change of substance. The owner or operator must keep accurate records of any changes in the type of hazardous substances stored in the tank and must provide the department this information when registration is renewed every two years.
(f) Substantially modified storage facilities. Prior to substantially modifying a storage facility, the owner must notify the department of such modification. Notification should be made on forms supplied by the department. Notification must include the dates substantial modification will begin and end and must be given to the department three business days prior to modification unless immediate action is required to protect public health, safety or the environment or immediate equipment replacement, reconditioning or repair is necessary to keep the facility operating. When such circumstances exist, the department must be notified no later than two hours after the decision is made by the owner or operator to substantially modify the storage facility.
(g) Registration certificate. Upon submittal of a complete registration application and payment of the registration fee, the department shall issue a validated registration certificate. The operator must at all times conspicuously display a current and valid temporary or permanent certificate either at the tank, at the entrance to the site or at the main office at the site where the storage tanks are located.
(h) Identification numbers on stationary storage tanks. Within 30 days following receipt of a validated registration certificate, or whenever there is a change in the hazardous substance contained in the storage tank, the owner must clearly mark or label each storage tank or fill port (where the tank is underground), with the following information:
(1) tank identification number as shown on the registration certificate;
(2) chemical name or common name if the chemical name is not appropriate for the substance stored;
(3) total capacity and working capacity of tank; and
(4) warning signs required by 9 NYCRR section 1174.1(h) of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code shall be posted.
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