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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 26.10.07.03" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="07" heading="New Gasoline UST System.">
  <text>An owner of a new gasoline UST system, except for a new gasoline UST system in a HRGUA located in Anne Arundel County, shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Comply with the following release prevention and detection requirements for a newly installed UST system:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If installing Stage II vapor recovery piping, install the Stage II vapor recovery piping in accordance with COMAR 26.10.03.02;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Install and utilize an interstitial release detection system for the UST system piping approved by the National Work Group on Leak Detection Evaluations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the UST system has a storage capacity of greater than 2,000 gallons or there are multiple USTs installed in a shared excavation zone:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Install four monitoring pipes in accordance with the specifications in COMAR 26.10.03.04B, with one monitoring pipe located in each corner of the excavation zone; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>In conjunction with the monitoring pipes required under §A(3)(a) of this regulation, install a piping system that is designed to allow for active ventilation of the excavation zone; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Select and, upon receipt of Department approval, install one of the following systems to detect a spill, release, or discharge of gasoline liquid and vapors from the UST system:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A minimum of three monitoring wells that are:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Constructed in accordance with COMAR 26.04.04 and Department specifications;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Located outside of the excavation zone;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>In locations that will allow for the determination of groundwater flow; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Placed in areas that are most likely to detect a spill, release, or discharge from the UST system;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A pressure control system that:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Is continuously operated;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Continuously monitors storage tank pressure;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Maintains storage tank pressure at an average negative pressure; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Prevents the release of gasoline vapors to the environment;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>If the UST system excavation zone meets the conditions of §A(3) of this regulation by either having a storage capacity of greater than 2,000 gallons or multiple USTs installed in a shared excavation zone, a soil vapor extraction system that is:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Connected to the monitoring pipes and piping system required under §A(3) of this regulation; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Operated continuously to maintain active ventilation of the excavation zone; or</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>An alternative method that will detect a spill, release, or discharge of gasoline liquid and vapors from the UST system;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Within 30 days of installing a UST system, and annually thereafter:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Sample each site supply well and groundwater monitoring well located at the oil storage facility using a method approved by the Department; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Analyze each collected water sample in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Within 60 days after conducting a sample collection in accordance with §B of this regulation, submit the following documents to the Department:</text>
    <paragraph num="(a)">
      <text>A complete laboratory report that includes a copy of the laboratory sample acceptance form, sample chain-of-custody, and laboratory analytical results; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(b)">
      <text>A site map identifying each site supply well and groundwater monitoring well located at the oil storage facility; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Upon completing the installation, replacement, repair, or upgrade of a UST system and before placing the UST system in operation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Test all primary piping that does not contain liquid gasoline, tank top fittings, Stage II piping, riser pipes, and vent piping using a helium pressure test, or other test approved by the Department, in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Department;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If leaks or deficiencies are found during the testing, make necessary repairs in accordance with COMAR 26.10.04.04; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Upon completion of a repair, retest the UST system in accordance with §D(1) of this regulation to ensure the UST system does not leak.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>