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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 26.10.07.04" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="07" heading="Existing Gasoline UST System.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An owner of an existing gasoline UST system in a HRGUA, except for an existing gasoline UST system located in Anne Arundel County, shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Not later than July 25, 2005, implement the following release detection methods:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sample each site supply well and any existing groundwater monitoring wells located on the oil storage facility;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Install a minimum of three groundwater 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>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="(c)">
        <text>Sample each groundwater monitoring well installed pursuant to §A(1)(b) of this regulation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Analyze each water sample collected pursuant to §A(1)(a) and (c) of this regulation in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>On an annual basis, collect and analyze water samples from each site supply well and groundwater monitoring well in accordance with §A(1)(a), (c) and (d) of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Within 60 days after conducting a sample collection pursuant to §A(1) or (2) 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 on the oil storage facility; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Except for a UST system with Stage II piping decommissioned using a method approved by the Department, not later than January 26, 2006, and on a 24-month basis thereafter, test the UST system in accordance with the following procedures:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <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="(b)">
        <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="(c)">
        <text>Upon completion of a repair, retest the UST system in accordance with §A(4)(a) of this regulation to ensure the UST system does not leak.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An owner of an existing gasoline UST system in a WHPA shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Not later than January 1, 2010, implement the following release detection methods:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sample any existing groundwater monitoring well, and if present, site supply well located on the oil storage facility;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Install a minimum of three groundwater 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>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="(c)">
        <text>Sample each groundwater monitoring well installed pursuant to §B(1)(b) of this regulation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Analyze each water sample collected pursuant to §B(1)(a) and (c) of this regulation in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>On an annual basis, collect and analyze water samples from each groundwater monitoring well, and if present, site supply well in accordance with §B(1)(a), (c) and (d) of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Within 60 days after conducting a sample collection pursuant to §B(1) or (2) 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 groundwater monitoring well, and if present, site supply well located on the oil storage facility; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Except for a UST system with Stage II piping decommissioned using a method approved by the Department, not later than January 1, 2010, and on a 24-month basis thereafter test the UST system in accordance with the following procedures:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <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="(b)">
        <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="(c)">
        <text>Upon completion of a repair, retest the UST system in accordance with §B(4)(a) of this regulation to ensure the UST system does not leak.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>