§ 245.562. Temporary removal-from-service.

 (a)  The owner/operator shall complete and submit an amended registration form to the Department within 30 days after the change in tank status.

 (b)  A tank system shall be emptied and regulated substances and contents shall be reused, treated or disposed of in accordance with State and Federal requirements.

 (c)  A tank shall be secured against unauthorized entry and all piping entering or exiting the tank, excluding vents, shall be capped or blinded.

 (d)  Tank integrity shall be maintained throughout the temporary removal-from-service time and the tank shall be protected against flotation.

 (e)  Inspection requirements shall be maintained as specified in § §  245.551—245.554 (relating to aboveground storage tank inspections). In-service and out-of-service inspection intervals may be delayed for a tank that is temporarily removed from service. The delayed inspections shall be conducted prior to placing regulated substance in a tank and returning the tank to operating status. Deficiencies noted during inspection shall be addressed and remedied and an amended registration form submitted to the Department prior to returning the tank to operating status.

 (f)  Tanks which are temporarily removed-from-service for 5 years or longer must meet the requirements for permanent closure, unless the time frame for retaining the tank or tanks in temporary removal-from-service status is extended under §  245.503 (relating to variances).

   The provisions of this §  245.562 amended November 9, 2007, effective November 10, 2007, 37 pa.B. 5979. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (254864) and (234767).

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  245.552 (relating to in-service inspections); and 25 Pa. Code §  245.553 (relating to out-of-service inspections).