For purposes of conducting any study; investigating any actual or suspected release; monitoring for compliance or noncompliance with this article, any rule or standard adopted pursuant to this article, or any permit or variance issued pursuant to this article; taking release response action; or enforcing this chapter, any duly authorized representative of the department may:
(1) Enter at reasonable times any establishment or place;
(2) Inspect and obtain samples from any person of any regulated substances contained in any underground storage tank or tank system; and
(3) Conduct monitoring or testing of the tanks or tank systems, associated equipment, contents, or soils, air, surface water, or groundwater.
A permittee shall allow the department or an authorized representative of the department access to the underground storage tank or tank system within a reasonable amount of time.
(Added by Ord. 22-1)