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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS
38 §570-F. Special provisions


38 ME Rev Stat § 570-F (2011 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Subchapter 2-B: OIL STORAGE FACILITIES AND GROUND WATER PROTECTION

§570-F. Special provisions

This subchapter may not be construed to authorize the department to require registration of or to regulate the installation or operation of underground tanks used: [1991, c. 494, §15 (RPR).]

1. Propane storage. For the storage of propane; or

[ 1991, c. 494, §15 (NEW) .]

2. Other structure. As an oil-water separator, catch basin, flood drain or other emergency containment structure provided that the structure:

A. Is used to collect, capture or treat storm water surface runoff or oil spills; and [1991, c. 494, §15 (NEW).]

B. Is not used for the storage of oil. [1991, c. 494, §15 (NEW).]

[ 1991, c. 494, §15 (NEW) .]

The board shall adopt rules for underground oil storage facilities for storing waste oil. The board shall also promulgate rules governing field-constructed, airport hydrant and heavy oil underground oil storage facilities. These rules are not limited by the provisions of subchapter II-B. [1989, c. 865, §20 (AMD); 1989, c. 865, §24 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 496, §A14 (NEW). 1987, c. 491, §23 (AMD). 1989, c. 865, §§20,24,25 (AMD). 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B154 (AMD). 1991, c. 494, §15 (RPR). 1997, c. 374, §14 (AFF).

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