Section 245.222. Application requirements

Applications for a general operating permit shall be submitted on a Department form. The application must certify the following:

(1) General requirements for all storage tank systems are as follows:

(i) The storage tank system is properly registered.

(ii) Tank handling and inspection activities are performed by Department-certified individuals, as specified in § 245.21 (relating to tank handling and inspection requirements) and Subchapter B (relating to certification program for installers and inspectors of storage tanks and storage tank facilities).

(iii) The storage tank system is in compliance with applicable administrative, technical and operational requirements as specified in Subchapter E, Subchapter F or Subchapter G (relating to technical standards for underground storage tanks; technical standards for aboveground storage tanks and facilities; and simplified program for small aboveground storage tanks).

(2) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (1), an owner of an underground storage tank system shall meet 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).

(3) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (1), an owner of an aboveground storage tank system shall meet the following requirements:

(i) A current Spill Prevention Response Plan, that is in compliance with Chapter 9 of the act (35 P. S. § § 6021.901—6021.904), is filed with the Department.

(ii) For new tanks, proof that an appropriate tightness test of the aboveground tank system has been completed.

The provisions of this § 245.222 amended November 9, 2007, effective November 10, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 5979. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (234700).