Section 93.460. Closure of aboveground tanks.

 

(1)   General. Owners or operators of aboveground tanks shall comply with the closure requirements of s. ATCP 93.560 , except as provided in this section.

(2)   Certifications. Certified persons are not required to perform the following closure functions:

(a) Cleaning and removal of heating fuel tanks, at 1- and 2-family dwellings, that are located aboveground or in the basement.

(b) Cleaning and removal of field-erected tanks.

(c) Cleaning and removal of tanks storing a Class III liquid that is neither petroleum nor CERCLA-listed.

(3)   Markings.

(a) All aboveground tanks closed before, on or after February 1, 2009, and not immediately removed from the site shall have the word "CLOSED" and the date of permanent closure permanently marked on the exterior tank wall, at least 3 feet above grade, with lettering at least 3 inches in height.

(b) A certified tank system inspector may perform the marking specified in par. (a) .

(4)   Forms. When an aboveground tank is closed, a revised tank registration, form ERS-8731, and part A of a tank -system service and closure assessment report, form ERS-8951, shall be completed and submitted to the department within 21 business days of closure.

CR 07-029 : cr. Register November 2008 No. 635 , eff. 2-1-09; renumbering in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1. , Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635 ; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672 ; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register October 2013 No. 694 .

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Form ERS-8731, Aboveground Flammable/Combustible/Hazardous Liquid Storage Tank Registration, and form ERS-8951, Tank System Service and Closure Assessment Report are available from the Bureau of Weights and Measures, PO Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911, or at telephone [phone], or from the Bureau's Web site at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/PetroleumHazStorageTanks.aspx . Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1