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(a) If a UST is temporarily closed, an owner or operator required to install corrosion protection and release detection equipment under this chapter shall continue operation and maintenance of that equipment during temporary closure.
(b) If a release is suspected or confirmed during the temporary closure, the applicable requirements of 18 AAC 78.200 - 18 AAC 78.280 must be met.
(c) Release detection is not required if the UST is taken out of service.
(d) If a UST is temporarily closed for three months or longer, the owner or operator shall
(1) leave vent lines open and functioning; and
(2) cap and secure all other lines, pumps, manways, and ancillary equipment.
(e) A substandard UST may be temporarily closed for more than 12 months only with department approval. The department will, in its discretion, grant approval under this subsection only if
(1) the UST meets the performance standards in 18 AAC 78.025 for a new UST, or the upgrading requirements of 18 AAC 78.030, except that the spill and overfill equipment requirements of 18 AAC 78.030(a) need not be met; and
(2) a site assessment is completed as required by 18 AAC 78.090.
(f) Unless the department has approved temporary closure for more than 12 months under (e) of this section, the owner or operator shall
(1) after 12 months permanently close a substandard UST as required by 18 AAC 78.085; and
(2) complete a site assessment as required by 18 AAC 78.090.
(g) No person may use temporary closure to avoid the upgrading requirements of 18 AAC 78.030.
(h) The owner or operator of a UST that is temporarily closed on a seasonal basis, because of weather or other seasonal conditions, may apply to the department for a waiver under this section. No waiver will be granted for the requirements of (b) or (d) of this section.
(i) An owner or operator of a UST that is temporarily closed shall maintain financial responsibility as required in 18 AAC 78.910.
History: Eff. 3/25/91, Register 118; am 11/3/95, Register 136; am 1/30/2003, Register 165
Authority: AS 46.03.020
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