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1. The following operating requirements apply to underground storage tanks storing more than 110 gallons of hazardous materials excluding heating oil tanks of 3,000 gallons or less used by homes or businesses:
A. Owners of underground storage tanks shall apply to the Dover Township Board of Supervisors for a Wellhead Protection Area Operating Permit within 180 days from the effective date of this Part or within 90 days before starting operation of a new tank. All Permits shall be renewed annually thereafter. The permit application shall contain:
(1) Description of the tank including age, size, and location at the facility.
(2) Description of the type and quantity of material stored in the tank.
(3) Documentation that the tank is in compliance with existing federal, state, and local regulations including any leak tests performed on the tank.
(4) Documentation that the tank is properly registered as required by Federal and State regulations.
B. Leak detection systems shall be checked for evidence of a release at least every 30 days.
C. Existing tanks shall be upgraded as required to meet applicable Federal and State regulations.
D. Owners shall meet federal and state requirements for release detection recordkeeping, reporting, and notification.
(Ord. 2004-14, 6/28/2004, § 2)
1. The following operating requirements apply to aboveground storage tanks of 250 gallons or more of hazardous materials, excluding farm and municipal tanks holding motor fuel of 1,100 gallons or less and heating oil tanks used to heat homes or businesses:
A. Owners of aboveground storage tanks shall apply to the Dover Township Board of Supervisors for a Wellhead Protection Area Operating Permit within 180 days from the effective date of this Part or within 90 days before starting operation of a new tank. All permits shall be renewed annually thereafter. The permit application shall contain:
(1) Description of the tank including age, size, and location at the facility.
(2) Description of the type and quantity of material stored in the tank.
(3) Documentation that the tank is in compliance with existing Federal, State, and local regulations.
(4) Copy of spill prevention response plan consistent with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act.
B. Existing tanks shall be upgraded as required to meet applicable Federal and State regulations.
C. Owners shall meet Federal and State requirements for release detection recordkeeping, reporting, and notification.
(Ord. 2004-14, 6/28/2004, § 3)
1. The following operating requirements apply to agricultural land:
A. Owners of lands utilized for agricultural production shall apply to the Dover Township Board of Supervisors for a Wellhead Protection Area Operating Permit within 180 days from the effective date of this Part or within 90 days before starting agricultural production of new lands. All Permits shall be renewed annually thereafter. The permit application shall contain:
(1) The amount of total tillable acres, types of crops, and number and type of livestock raised on the farm.
(2) Nutrient/manure management program in accordance with the standards as published in the Soil Fertility Section of the Penn State Agronomy Guide and in accordance with the PA DEP Manure Management Manual.
(3) Soil conservation plan prepared by the Soil Conservation Service.
(4) The amount and types of pesticides and fertilizers stored on the farm.
(Ord. 2004-14, 6/28/2004, § 4)
A. Owners of regulated land uses, facilities, and/or activities shall apply to the Dover Township Board of Supervisors for a Wellhead Area Operating Permit within 180 days from the effective date of this Part or within 90 days before starting operation of a new regulated land use, facility, and/or activity. All permits shall be renewed annually thereafter. The permit application shall contain:
(1) A list of all hazardous materials, including their quantities, which are stored, handled, used, or produced at the facility being permitted. This information should be consistent with public disclosure and reporting requirements in the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III.
(2) A detailed description of the activities conducted at the facility that involve the storage, handling, use and/or production of hazardous materials. Included with this information shall be a description of the containment structures for hazardous material storage.
(3) A detailed description of disposal procedures for hazardous materials and wastes and name, address and telephone number of any waste hauler(s) used.
(4) A site map showing the location of the facility and its property boundaries and the locations where hazardous substances are stored, handled, used, and produced.
(5) A Preparedness, Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan consistent with applicable PA DER guidelines and requirements which include procedures to be followed to prevent, control, collect, and dispose of any accidental spill or unauthorized release of a hazardous material.
(6) An environmental audit identifying areas of non-compliance with existing federal, state, and local regulations concerning groundwater protection. A discussion of the plans to address areas of non-compliance must be included as part of the audit.
(7) Prepare Best Management Practices (BMPs) and procedures for the daily inhouse inspection and maintenance of areas where hazardous materials are stored, handled, used and/or produced. Such procedures shall be in writing and a log shall be kept of all inspection and maintenance activities. Such logs shall be available for inspection by Township personnel.
(8) Provide a description of security measures in effect to prevent unauthorized access to any toxic materials.
(Ord. 2004-14, 6/28/2004, § 5)
F. Hazardous Material Spills Reporting
1. The following requirements apply to all spills of hazardous materials at facilities which are not entirely contained and are released to the environment.
A. All spills shall be reported within 1 hour to Dover Township. A written report must be filed within 5 days of the occurrence including the following information:
(1) Name of facility, contact person, and telephone number.
(2) List of type, quantities, and concentration of hazardous substances released.
(3) Method of cleanup.
(4) Method of future release prevention or repair.
B. Reporting of spills to Dover Township shall not relieve the responsibility of the owner of reporting requirements of other regulator agencies.
(Ord. 2004-14, 6/28/2004, § 1)
G. Administration and Enforcement
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