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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 26.10.03.10" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="03" heading="UST System Inspection Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An owner of a motor fuel, bulk oil storage, used oil, or a hazardous substance UST system shall have a certified inspection completed for the UST system:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>By a UST system inspector certified by the Department under COMAR 26.10.06;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>To verify the owner’s and the operator’s compliance with the UST system requirements established under this chapter and COMAR 26.10.02, 26.10.04, 26.10.05, 26.10.07—26.10.12 and 26.10.16; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>In accordance with the schedule established under §B of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Inspection Schedule. An owner of a motor fuel, bulk oil storage, used oil, or a hazardous substance UST system shall complete:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An initial inspection of the UST system:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>If the UST system was installed before January 16, 2006, within 30 days of receiving a notification from the Department to complete an inspection; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If the UST system was installed on or after January 16, 2006, within 6 months of the UST system installation;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A subsequent inspection of the UST system:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>At least once every 3 years following the most recent inspection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Within 30 days of receiving a notification from the Department to complete an inspection; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>If the ownership of the UST system changes, within 3 months of the change in ownership.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Additional Inspections.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If required by the Department, an owner of a motor fuel, bulk oil storage, used oil, or a hazardous substance UST system shall complete an inspection in addition to an inspection required under §B of this regulation to verify compliance with the UST system requirements under this chapter and COMAR 26.10.02, 26.10.04, 26.10.05, 26.10.07—26.10.12 and 26.10.16.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An owner of a motor fuel, bulk oil storage, used oil, or a hazardous substance UST system may not substitute an inspection required by the Department under §C(1) of this regulation for an inspection required under §B of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>After conducting an inspection required under §B or C of this regulation, an owner of a motor fuel, bulk oil storage, used oil, or a hazardous substance UST system shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit to the Department an inspection report on forms provided by the Department:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Within 30 days of the deadline to complete an inspection established under §B or C of this regulation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Completed by a certified UST system inspector;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Signed by the certified UST system inspector that conducted the inspection; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Signed by the owner, the operator, and the person in charge of the UST system; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Unless the Department determines immediate corrective action by the owner is required to protect public health, safety, and welfare and the environment, within 30 days of receiving a Notice to Correct Deficiencies issued by the Department:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Correct all of the deficiencies identified during the inspection in accordance with the UST system requirements under this chapter and COMAR 26.10.02, 26.10.04, 26.10.05, 26.10.07—26.10.12 and 26.10.16; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Submit to the Department proof of corrective actions performed to correct the deficiencies.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Recordkeeping. For a minimum of 5 years, an owner of a motor fuel, bulk oil storage, used oil, or a hazardous substance UST system shall maintain records of completed inspections at a location designated by the owner and make the records available to the Department upon request.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>