Section 245.212. Minimum requirements for obtaining a permit-by-rule

(a) A storage tank system listed in § 245.211 (relating to scope) shall be deemed to have a permit-by-rule for operation if the following conditions are met:

(1) The storage tank system is properly registered.

(2) Tank handling and inspection activities are performed by Department certified individuals, as specified in Subchapter B (relating to certification program for installers and inspectors of storage tanks and storage tank facilities).

(3) If necessary, the corrective action process regulations in Subchapter D (relating to corrective action process for owners and operators of storage tanks and storage tank facilities and other responsible parties) are followed.

(4) The storage tank system meets the applicable technical, administrative and operational requirements for underground tank systems specified in Subchapter E (relating to technical standards for underground storage tanks) or for aboveground tank systems specified in Subchapter G (relating to simplified program for small aboveground storage tanks).

(5) The owner of an underground storage tank system has met the applicable financial responsibility requirements of Subchapter H (relating to financial responsibility requirements for owners and operators of underground storage tanks and storage tank facilities).

(6) If required, the owner submits a current Spill Prevention and Response Plan that meets the Department’s requirement under Chapter 9 of the act (35 P. S. § § 6021.901—6021.904).

(b) The owner/operator of a storage tank system who causes or allows violations of the act, regulations thereunder, an order of the Department, or a condition of a permit issued under the act is subject to administrative or other actions including suspension, modification or revocation of the permit.