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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 26.10.17.12" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="17" heading="Inspection Requirements for an AST System.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Periodic Visual Inspections.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a shop-fabricated AST shall conduct periodic visual inspections in accordance with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The inspection procedures under §A(2) or (3) of this regulation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The recordkeeping requirements under §A(4) and (5) of this regulation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a shop-fabricated AST may meet the visual inspections requirement in §A(1) of this regulation by, at a minimum:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Inspecting for the following conditions monthly:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Signs of spills, releases, or discharges from any portion of the AST system;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Water in the secondary containment dike and AST or, if a double-walled AST, the primary storage tank and interstice;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>The condition of the secondary containment dike, including drain valves;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Signs of shell distortion;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Signs of settlement;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>Signs of corrosion;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vii)">
          <text>The condition of the AST foundation or supports;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(viii)">
          <text>The condition of the exterior coating of the AST system;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ix)">
          <text>The condition of seams, rivets, and nozzle connections;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(x)">
          <text>The condition of valves, pumps, piping, and other appurtenances directly connected to the AST;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xi)">
          <text>The condition of the tank gauge or an equivalent monitoring device;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xii)">
          <text>The condition of release detection systems; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xiii)">
          <text>The condition of overfill protection equipment;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Inspecting containment sumps associated with an underground piping system monthly by:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Checking for evidence of a spill, release or discharge; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Removing any liquid or debris; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Removing any water found during the monthly inspection from the secondary containment dike and AST or, if a double-walled AST, the primary storage tank and interstice.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a shop-fabricated AST may meet the periodic visual inspections requirement in §A(1) of this regulation by conducting periodic AST inspections in accordance with STI/SPFA SP001 “Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks”.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a shop-fabricated AST shall maintain the following records related to periodic visual inspections:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>If the AST system was inspected in accordance with §A(2) of this regulation, a written log or electronic record that includes:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The date of the inspection;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The name and title of the individual performing the inspection;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>A description of each deficiency found;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>The name and title of the individual notified of the deficiencies found; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>A record of how and when the deficiencies were corrected; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If the AST system was inspected in accordance with §A(3) of this regulation, the completed monthly and annual inspection checklists in STI/SPFA SP001 “Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks”.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a shop-fabricated AST shall maintain the records required in §A(4) of this regulation in accordance with Regulation .14 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a shop-fabricated AST shall conduct corrosion protection system inspections in accordance with Regulation .10 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a shop-fabricated AST shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Inspect and clean normal and emergency vents for the shop-fabricated AST annually; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Maintain records of the vent inspection and cleaning required in §C(1) of this regulation in accordance with Regulation .14 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Formal Inspections and Leak Testing. In accordance with the procedures in STI/SPFA SP001 “Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks”, an owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an oil storage facility or oil handling facility operating under an Individual Oil Operations Permit required under COMAR 26.10.01.09A shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>As described in Section 5.0 of STI/SPFA SP001 “Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks”, determine the formal inspection and leak testing schedule by the shop-fabricated AST size and category;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have a certified inspector conduct formal external inspections and formal internal inspections on a shop-fabricated AST;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Have properly trained personnel conduct leak tests on a shop-fabricated AST in conjunction with a certified inspector conducting formal inspections on the shop-fabricated AST; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Comply with the formal inspection report requirements under §E of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Formal Inspection Report.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The certified inspector that conducts a formal external inspection or formal internal inspection of a shop-fabricated AST in accordance with §D of this regulation shall complete a final report for the formal inspection that, at a minimum:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Includes field data, measurements, pictures, drawings, tables, and an inspection summary;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Identifies unacceptable conditions and recommends corrective actions;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Determines the suitability of the AST for continued service per Section 10.0 of STI/SPFA SP001 “Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks”;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Includes the date of the next scheduled formal external inspection or formal internal inspection; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Includes the name and STI SP001 certification number of the certified inspector.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an oil storage facility described in §D of this regulation shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Include the leak test results and supporting data in the final report for a shop-fabricated AST required under §E(1) of this regulation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Maintain the final reports completed for each formal inspection and leak test conducted on a shop-fabricated AST in accordance with Regulation .14 of this chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>