38 M.R.S. § 570-F
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38 §570-F. Special provisions
Official statutory text
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: [PL 1991, c. 494, §15 (RPR).]
1. Propane storage. For the storage of propane; or [PL 1991, c. 494, §15 (NEW).]
2. Other structure. As an oil-water separator, catch basin, flood drain or other emergency containment structure as long as the structure: A. Is used to collect, capture or treat storm water surface runoff or oil spills; [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).] B. Is not used for the storage of oil; and [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).] C. Is regulated under the federal Clean Water Act, 33 United States Code, Section 1317(b) or Section 1342. [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).]
The department shall adopt rules for underground oil storage facilities for storing waste oil. The department shall also adopt rules governing field-constructed, airport hydrant and heavy oil underground oil storage facilities. These rules are not limited by other provisions of this subchapter. [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).]
1. Propane storage. For the storage of propane; or [PL 1991, c. 494, §15 (NEW).]
2. Other structure. As an oil-water separator, catch basin, flood drain or other emergency containment structure as long as the structure: A. Is used to collect, capture or treat storm water surface runoff or oil spills; [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).] B. Is not used for the storage of oil; and [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).] C. Is regulated under the federal Clean Water Act, 33 United States Code, Section 1317(b) or Section 1342. [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).]
The department shall adopt rules for underground oil storage facilities for storing waste oil. The department shall also adopt rules governing field-constructed, airport hydrant and heavy oil underground oil storage facilities. These rules are not limited by other provisions of this subchapter. [PL 2017, c. 333, §10 (AMD).]
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