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TITLE 30ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 334UNDERGROUND AND ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS
SUBCHAPTER CTECHNICAL STANDARDS
RULE §334.52Underground Storage Tank System Repairs and Relining

(d) Other tank system repairs and ancillary equipment repairs.

  (1) Repairs to secondary containment areas of tanks and piping used for interstitial monitoring and to containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping must have the secondary containment tested for tightness according to the manufacturer's instructions, a code of practice developed by a nationally recognized association, or independent testing laboratory within 30 days following the date of completion of the repair. All other repairs to tanks and piping must be tightness tested in accordance with §334.50(b)(2)(A)(ii)(I) and (d)(1)(A) of this title within 30 days following the date of completion of the repair.

  (2) Within 30 days following any repair to spill or overfill prevention equipment, the repaired spill or overfill prevention equipment must be tested or inspected, as appropriate, in accordance with §334.48(g) of this title (relating to General Operating and Management Requirements) to ensure it is operating properly.

(e) Records for repairs and relining.

  (1) Owners and operators shall maintain the repair and relining records required in this subsection in accordance with the requirements in §334.10(b) of this title (relating to Reporting and Recordkeeping).

  (2) Owners and operators shall maintain records adequate to demonstrate compliance with the applicable repairs and relining requirements in this section, and in accordance with the following minimum requirements.

    (A) General information related to the repairs or relining shall be maintained for the remaining operational life of the UST system, including:

      (i) date and description of the repairs or relining;

      (ii) names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the persons who conducted the repairs or relining; and

      (iii) copies of all related construction notification, registration, and certification documents filed with the agency.

    (B) Results of all inspections, tests, and maintenance activities required in this section shall be maintained for at least five years.

    (C) Materials specifications, warranty information, recommended test procedures, and inspection and maintenance schedules applicable to the relining of any tank shall be maintained for the remaining operational life of the UST system.


Source Note: The provisions of this §334.52 adopted to be effective September 29, 1989, 14 TexReg 4714; amended to be effective November 23, 2000, 25 TexReg 11442; amended to be effective May 31, 2018, 43 TexReg 3390

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