New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 6. Department of Environmental Conservation |
Chapter V. Resource Management Services |
Subchapter E. Water Regulation |
Part 599. Standards for New Hazardous Substance Tank Systems |
Sec. 599.2. General requirements for underground tank systems
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- (a) New underground tank systems - summary of requirements.Beginning on February 11, 1995, owners and operators of new underground tanks must meet the following requirements:(1) tanks must be designed in accordance with section 599.3 of this Part;(2) secondary containment must be designed, constructed and installed as specified in section 599.4 of this Part;(3) a leak monitoring system must be installed as specified in sections 599.5 and 599.15 of this Part;(4) tank systems must be installed as specified in section 599.6 of this Part;(5) new piping being connected to the tank must be designed, constructed and installed as specified in sections 599.12 through 599.16 of this Part;(6) spill/overfill prevention equipment must be installed as specified in section 599.17 of this Part; and(7) vents, gauges and alarms must be installed as specified in section 599.18 of this Part.(b) Compliance with Part 598.New tank systems must meet all of the requirements of this Part and of Part 598 of this Title before being placed in service.