(a) An underground storage tank that is temporarily taken out of service, but that the operator intends to return to use, shall continue to be subject to all the CUPA permit, inspection and monitoring requirements.
(b) No person shall temporarily close an underground storage tank unless the person undertakes all of the following actions to comply with CUPA permit requirements:
(1) Demonstrates that all residual amounts of the hazardous substances that were stored in the underground storage tank prior to its closure have been removed, properly disposed of and neutralized;
(2) Adequately seals the underground storage tank to minimize any threat to public health and safety and the possibility of water intrusion into or runoff from the underground storage tank;
(3) Provides for and carries out the maintenance of the underground storage tank for the period of time determined necessary by the Division;
(4) Demonstrates through monitoring and testing records that there has been no soil contamination resulting from a discharge in the area surrounding the underground storage tank or facility.
(c) No person shall re-open a temporarily closed tank or tank facility until all requirements of Code of Regulations § 2671(d) and applicable Sections of this Code have been met.
(Ord. 3846, passed - -2002)