974 Mass. Reg. 8.07

Current through Register 1527, August 2, 2024

Section 8.07 - Underground Fuel Storage Systems (Tanks)

For the purposes of 974 CMR 8.00, Underground Fuel Storage Systems or Tanks shall mean any system where a minimum of 20% of the mass of tanks, piping, valves or other components is buried below the surface of the ground, including gasoline tanks for commercial sales purposes. Fuel is defined by 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 through 6922i, M.G.L. c. 148, and 527 CMR 9.00: Tanks and Containers.

No Underground Fuel Storage Tanks are permitted within Zone 2 Water Resources Protection District areas.

(2) Underground Fuel Storage Systems shall comply with the By-laws and shall be licensed by and in accordance with the requirements of the Devens Fire Chief. Underground storage of Fuel in excess of quantities listed in 527 CMR 14.03: Storage requires a license in accordance with the DEC Licensing and Registering the Storage of Flammables, Combustibles and Explosives Requirements, Policies and Procedures.

974 CMR 8.07