Calaveras County Municipal Code Ch. 8.18 Storage in Underground Tanks

It is the purpose of this chapter to implement the provisions of Chapters 6.7 and 6.75, Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code (Section 25280, et seq.) and Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16 of the California Code of Regulations (Section 2610 et seq.), regarding the regulation of underground storage of hazardous substances, and to establish a procedure for issuance of permits for the use of these facilities.

(Ord. 2413 § 1(part), 1994: Ord. 2033 § 1(part), 1989).

The owners and operators of underground storage tanks which are or may be used for the storage of hazardous substances shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 2278 § 1, 1992).

The county of Calaveras adopts by reference the requirements of Chapters 6.7 and 6.75, Division 20, of the Health and Safety Code (Section 25280, et seq.), and any subsequent amendments or renumbering, and the regulations pursuant thereto as adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board for the underground storage of hazardous substances.

(Ord. 2413 § 1(part), 1994: Ord. 2033 § 1(part), 1989).

Whenever any provision of this chapter conflicts with the fire code or any other resolution the stricter shall prevail.

(Ord. 2278 § 2, 1992).

The county of Calaveras designates the county health department, environmental health section, as the implementing agency responsible for administration and enforcement of the provisions of state law and regulations pursuant thereto adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board relating to underground storage of hazardous substances.

(Ord. 2033 § 1(part), 1989).

Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the board of supervisors.

(Ord. 2278 § 3, 1992: Ord. 2033 § 1(part), 1989).

The county health department shall collect the annual surcharge for each underground storage tank as imposed and set by the state. This fee is in addition to any other fees collected pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. 2033 § 1(part), 1989).

Applicants and permittees shall satisfactorily complete, in addition to forms required for the county's own purposes, standardized forms prepared by the State Water Resources Control Board and include the Board of Equalization UST storage fee account number.

(Ord. 2278 § 4, 1992).

On an annual basis, the county health department shall prepare and submit to the board of supervisors a status report on the implementation of this chapter.

(Ord. 2033 § 1(part), 1989).

A. A single wall tank and piping test must be completed at a frequency of not less than once every twelve months. All tests must be completed and bear a test date between July 1st to June 30th immediately proceeding the annual July 1st permit renewal deadline. All test results must be reported by July 1st of each year to the local agency with the permit renewal application.

B. A test of piping that conveys hazardous substances under less than atmospheric pressure shall be completed triannually and reported to the local agency within thirty days of the test date.

(Ord. 2278 § 5, 1992).

Each person who owns or operates an underground storage tank shall:

A. Obtain a permit issued by the local agency for the installation or operation of a tank;

B. Obtain a temporary closure or permanent closure permit issued by the local agency for the temporary or permanent closure of a tank;

C. Comply with the requirements of the permit issued by the local agency for the installation, operation or closure of a tank;

D. Maintain records and provide those records upon request of the local agency per applicable state law and local regulations;

E. Monitor the tank per applicable state law and regulations;

F. Report an unauthorized release as required by applicable state law and regulations;

G. Submit the results of a tank test or piping test for single wall tank systems to the local agency prior to July 1st of each year;

H. Repair or upgrade a tank per applicable state law and regulations;

I. Install additional nonvisual quantitative and/or qualitative release detection methods as specified by applicable state law and regulations;

J. Conduct an audit or assessment of the tank system as specified by the local agency per applicable state law and regulations; and

K. Comply with any applicable requirements of the California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.7, Sections 25280 through 25299.7.

(Ord. 2278 § 6, 1992).

A. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars.

B. Every violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense for each day during which such violation continues.

C. Each criminal fine imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be separate from, and shall not limit, any other civil or criminal remedy available pursuant to any other provisions of the law.

(Ord. 2278 § 7, 1992).