62-761.100. Intent  


Effective on Wednesday, January 11, 2017
  • 1(1) The purpose of this chapter is to provide requirements for underground storage tank systems that store regulated substances in order to minimize the occurrence and environmental risks of releases and discharges. This chapter provides requirements for underground storage tank systems having individual storage tank capacities greater than 110 gallons.

    51(2) This chapter implements the requirements of chapter 376, F.S. Final agency action related to the functions that may be carried out by a locally administered governmental program (county) under contract with the Department pursuant to section 88376.3073, F.S., 90shall be taken by the Department.

    96(3) Site access to the facility and individual storage tank systems or system components, subject to safety considerations, shall be provided for compliance inspections conducted at reasonable times and with notice by phone or email. The facility owner or operator shall provide an authorized facility representative to unlock and open any covers, manways, and release detection equipment associated with the storage tank system or system component and demonstrate operational functionality of electronic equipment.

    169Rulemaking Authority 171376.303 FS. 173Law Implemented 175376.303, 176376.3073, 177403.091 FS. 179History–New 12-10-90, Formerly 17-761.100, Amended 9-30-96, 7-13-98, 6-21-04, 1-11-17.

     

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