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CA Health & Safety Code § 25280 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25280.

25280.  (a)  The Legislature finds and declares as follows: (1)  Substances hazardous to the public health and safety and to the environment are stored prior to use or disposal in thousands of underground locations in the state. (2)  Underground tanks used for the storage of hazardous substances and wastes are potential sources of contamination of the ground and underlying aquifers, and may pose other dangers to public health and the environment. (3)  In several known cases, underground storage of hazardous substances, including, but not limited to, industrial solvents, petroleum products, and other materials, has resulted in undetected and uncontrolled releases of hazardous substances into the ground. These releases have contaminated public drinking water supplies and created a potential threat to the public health and to the waters of the state. (4)  The Legislature has previously enacted laws regulating the management of hazardous wastes, including statutes providing the means to clean up releases of hazardous substances into the environment when the public health, domestic livestock, wildlife, and the environment are endangered. Current laws do not specifically govern the construction, maintenance, testing, and use of underground tanks used for the storage of hazardous substances, or the short-term storage of hazardous wastes prior to disposal, for the purposes of protecting the public health and the environment. (5)  The protection of the public from releases of hazardous substances is an issue of statewide concern. (b)  The Legislature therefore declares that it is in the public interest to establish a continuing program for the purpose of preventing contamination from, and improper storage of, hazardous substances stored underground. It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this chapter, to establish orderly procedures that will ensure that newly constructed underground storage tanks meet appropriate standards and that existing tanks be properly maintained, inspected, tested, and upgraded so that the health, property, and resources of the people of the state will be protected. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 654, Sec. 1. Effective September 14, 1992.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25280.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25280.5.

25280.5.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a)  Subchapter IX (commencing with Section 6991) of Chapter 82 of Title 42 of the United States Code provides for regulation of underground storage tanks and allows underground storage tanks to be regulated pursuant to a state program, in lieu of a federal program, in states which are authorized to implement these provisions. (b)  It is in the interest of the people of the state, in order to avoid direct regulation by the federal government of persons already subject to regulation under state law pursuant to this chapter, to authorize the state to implement the provisions of Subchapter IX (commencing with Section 6991) of Chapter 82 of Title 42 of the United States Code, including any acts amending or supplementing Subchapter IX and any federal regulations and guidelines adopted pursuant to Subchapter IX. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1397, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25280.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25280.6.

25280.6.  Either the owner or operator of an underground storage tank may comply with the requirements of this chapter that apply to the owner or operator of an underground storage tank. Both the owner and the operator of an underground storage tank are responsible for complying with this chapter and if an underground storage tank is not in compliance with this chapter, both the owner and the operator of that underground storage tank are in violation of that requirement.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 42, Sec. 3. Effective July 7, 2003.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25281.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25281.5.

25281.5.  (a) Notwithstanding subdivision (m) of Section 25281, for purposes of this chapter, “pipe” means all parts of any pipeline or system of pipelines, used in connection with the storage of hazardous substances, including, but not limited to, valves and other appurtenances connected to the pipe, pumping units, fabricated assemblies associated with pumping units, and metering and delivery stations and fabricated assemblies therein, but does not include any of the following:(1) An interstate pipeline subject to Part 195 (commencing with Section 195.0) of Subchapter D of Chapter I of Subtitle B of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(2) An intrastate pipeline subject to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 51010) of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code.(3) Unburied delivery hoses, vapor recovery hoses, and nozzles that are subject to unobstructed visual inspection for leakage.(4) Vent lines, vapor recovery lines, and fill pipes which are designed to prevent, and do not hold, standing fluid in the pipes or lines.(b) In addition to the exclusions specified in subdivision (y) of Section 25281, “underground storage tank” does not include any of the following:(1) Vent lines, vapor recovery lines, and fill pipes that are designed to prevent, and do not hold, standing fluid in the pipes or lines.(2) Unburied fuel delivery piping at marinas if the owner or operator conducts daily visual inspections of the piping and maintains a log of inspection results for review by the local agency. The exclusion provided by this paragraph shall not be applicable if the board adopts regulations pursuant to Section 25299.3 that address the design, construction, upgrade, and monitoring of unburied fuel delivery piping at marinas.(3) Unburied fuel piping connected to an emergency generator tank system, if the owner or operator conducts visual inspections of the piping each time the tank system is operated, but no less than monthly, and maintains a log of inspection results for review by the local agency. The exclusion provided by this paragraph does not apply if the board adopts regulations pursuant to Section 25299.3 that address the design, construction, upgrade, and monitoring of unburied fuel supply and return piping connected to emergency generator tank systems.(c) For purposes of this chapter, “emergency generator tank system” means an underground storage tank system that provides power supply in the event of a commercial power failure, stores diesel fuel or kerosene, and is used solely in connection with an emergency system, legally required standby system, or optional standby system, as defined in Articles 700, 701, and 702 of the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 721, Sec. 5. (AB 2902) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25281.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25281.6.

25281.6.  (a) A tank located in a below-grade structure and connected to an emergency generator tank system, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 25281.5, is exempt from the requirements of this chapter if all of the following conditions are met:(1) The tank is situated above the surface of the floor in such a way that all of the surfaces of the tank can be visually inspected by either direct viewing, through the use of visual aids, including, but not limited to, mirrors, cameras, or video equipment, or monitored through the use of a continuous leak detection and alarm system capable of detecting unauthorized releases of hazardous substances.(2) For a single-walled tank, in addition to all the other requirements in this section, the structure, or a separate discrete secondary structure able to contain the entire contents of the liquid stored in the tank, is sealed with a material compatible with the stored product.(3) The owner or operator of the tank conducts visual inspections of the tank each time the emergency generator tank system is operated, or at least once a month, and maintains a log of inspection dates for review by the local agency.(4) The tank or combination of tanks in the below-grade structure has a cumulative capacity of less than 1,320 gallons of diesel fuel.(b) Nothing in this section excludes an emergency generator tank system from other applicable laws, codes, and regulations.(c) The exclusion provided by this section does not apply if the board adopts regulations pursuant to Section 25299.3 that address the design, construction, upgrade, and monitoring of underground storage tanks contained in below-grade structures that are connected to emergency generator tank systems.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 532, Sec. 8. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25282 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25282.

25282.  (a)  The department shall compile a comprehensive master list of hazardous substances. The master list shall be made available to the public and mailed to each local agency no later than June 30, 1984, notwithstanding any other provision of law, including Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Local agencies and owners or operators of underground storage tanks shall use the master list or, when adopted, the revised list adopted pursuant to subdivision (b), to determine which underground storage tanks require permits pursuant to this chapter. Hazardous substances included on the list may be denominated by scientific, common, trade, or brand names. (b)  The department may revise, when appropriate, the master list of all the hazardous substances specified in subdivision (a). The revised list of hazardous substances shall be prepared and adopted, and may be further revised, in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Added by renumbering Section 25281 by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1038, Sec. 3.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25283 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25283.

25283.  (a) This chapter shall be implemented by the board, by the regional board, and by the local agency, as defined in subdivision (b), pursuant to the regulations adopted by the board.(b) For purposes of this chapter, “local agency” means the following:(1) (A) A local agency means the unified program agency for purposes of implementing the unified program, as specified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 25404, including the requirements of this chapter and the requirements of any underground storage tank ordinance adopted by a city or county.(B) Consistent with paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 25404, for purposes of this chapter, a unified program agency does not implement those responsibilities assigned to the state board pursuant to Section 25297.1 or the corrective action requirements of Sections 25296.10 to 25296.40, inclusive.(2) Before July 1, 2013, a local agency means a city or county for purposes of implementing the corrective action requirements of all of the following:(A) Sections 25296.10 to 25296.40, inclusive.(B) Sections 25296.09, 25297, 25297.2, and 25298.5.(C) Sections 25299 to 25299.3, inclusive, with regard to implementing those corrective action requirements.(D) Any other provision of this chapter that relates to implementing a corrective action.(3) On and after July 1, 2013, a local agency means a city or county that is certified by the board to implement the local oversight program pursuant to Section 25297.01 for purposes of implementing the corrective action requirements of all of the following:(A) Sections 25296.10 to 25296.40, inclusive.(B) Sections 25296.09, 25297, 25297.2, and 25298.5.(C) Sections 25299 to 25299.3, inclusive, with regard to implementing those corrective action requirements.(D) Any other provision of this chapter that relates to implementing a corrective action.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 536, Sec. 3. (AB 1701) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25283.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25283.1.

25283.1.  This chapter does not prohibit any county from entering into a joint powers agreement with other counties for the purposes of enforcing this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 385. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25283.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25283.5.

25283.5.  (a) An underground storage tank that meets all of the following criteria is exempt from the requirements of this chapter:(1) All exterior surfaces of the tank, including connected piping, and the floor directly beneath the tank, can be monitored by direct viewing.(2) The structure in which the tank is located is constructed in such a manner that the structure, at a minimum, provides for secondary containment of the contents of the tank, as determined by the local agency designated pursuant to Section 25283.(3) The owner or operator of the underground storage tank conducts weekly inspections of the tank and maintains a log of inspection results for review by the local agency designated pursuant to Section 25283, as requested by the local agency.(4) Except as provided in paragraph (5), the local agency designated pursuant to Section 25283 determines that the underground storage tank meets requirements that are equal to or more stringent than those imposed by this chapter.(5) If the underground storage tank is installed on or after July 1, 2003, notwithstanding Sections 25290.1 and 25290.2, the local agency determines the tank meets both of the following:(A) Requirements that are equal to, or more stringent than, the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a) and subdivisions (b) to (i), inclusive, of Section 25291.(B) Notwithstanding Section 25281.5, any portion of a vent line, vapor recovery line, or fill pipe that is beneath the surface of the ground is subject to regulation as a “pipe,” as defined in subdivision (m) of Section 25281.(b) This section does not prohibit a local fire chief or an enforcement agency, as defined in Section 16006, from enforcing the applicable provisions of the local or state fire, building, or electrical codes.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 535, Sec. 4. (AB 1674) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25284 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25284.

25284.  (a)  (1)  Except as provided in subdivision (c), no person may own or operate an underground storage tank unless a permit for its operation has been issued by the local agency to the owner or operator of the tank, or a unified program facility permit has been issued by the local agency to the owner or operator of the unified program facility on which the tank is located. (2)  If the operator is not the owner of the tank, or if the permit is issued to a person other than the owner or operator of the tank, the permittee shall ensure that both the owner and the operator of the tank are provided with a copy of the permit. (3)  If the permit is issued to a person other than the operator of the tank, that person shall do all of the following: (A)  Enter into a written agreement with the operator of the tank to monitor the tank system as set forth in the permit. (B)  Provide the operator with a copy or summary of Section 25299 in the form that the board specifies by regulation. (C)  Notify the local agency of any change of operator. (b)  Each local agency shall prepare a form that provides for the acceptance of the obligations of a transferred permit by any person who is to assume the ownership of an underground storage tank from the previous owner and is to be transferred the permit to operate the tank. That person shall complete the form accepting the obligations of the permit and submit the completed form to the local agency within 30 days from the date that the ownership of the underground storage tank is to be transferred. A local agency may review and modify, or terminate, the transfer of the permit to operate the underground storage tank, pursuant to the criteria specified in subdivision (a) of Section 25295, upon receiving the completed form. (c)  Any person assuming ownership of an underground storage tank used for the storage of hazardous substances for which a valid operating permit has been issued shall have 30 days from the date of assumption of ownership to apply for an operating permit pursuant to Section 25286 or, if accepting a transferred permit, shall submit to the local agency the completed form accepting the obligations of the transferred permit, as specified in subdivision (b). During the period from the date of application until the permit is issued or refused, the person shall not be held to be in violation of this section. (d)  A permit issued pursuant to this section shall apply and require compliance with all applicable regulations adopted by the board pursuant to Section 25299.3. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 999, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25284.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25284.2.

25284.2.  The owner or operator of an underground storage tank with a spill containment structure designed to prevent a release in the event of a spill or overfill while a hazardous substance is being placed in the tank shall annually test the spill containment structure to demonstrate that it is capable of containing the substance until it is detected and cleaned up.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 999, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25285 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25285.

25285.  (a) Except as provided in Section 25285.1, a permit to operate issued by the local agency pursuant to Section 25284 shall be effective for five years. This subdivision does not apply to unified program facility permits.(b) A local agency shall not issue or renew a permit to operate an underground storage tank to either of the following:(1) A person operating an underground storage tank while a red tag is affixed pursuant to Section 25292.3.(2) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a facility while that facility is subject to an enforcement action seeking to impose administrative liability, civil liability, or criminal liability, pursuant to this chapter or any regulation implementing this chapter, unless the underlying violation or violations that are the subject of that enforcement action have been corrected or otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the local agency.(B) A local agency may, but is not required to, issue a permit or renew a permit for a facility, after consultation with the board, while that facility is subject to an enforcement action, as described in subparagraph (A), if the facility is appealing, petitioning, or otherwise seeking reconsideration of the enforcement action.(c) Except as provided in Section 25404.5, a local agency shall not issue or renew a permit to operate an underground storage tank to any person who has not paid the fee and surcharge required by Section 25287.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 721, Sec. 6. (AB 2902) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25285.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances|Section 25285.1.

25285.1.  (a)  A local agency may revoke or modify a permit issued pursuant to Section 25284 for cause, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (1)  Violation of any of the terms or conditions of the permit. (2)  Obtaining the permit by misrepresentation or intentional failure to fully disclose all relevant facts. (3)  A change in any condition that requires modification or termination of the operation of the underground storage tank. (b)  The local agency shall revoke the permit of an underground storage tank issued pursuant to Section 25284 if the owner or operator is not in compliance with Article 3 (commencing with Section 25299.30) of Chapter 6.75 on the date three months after the date on which the owner or operator of the tank first becomes subject to Article 3 (commencing with Section 25299.30) of Chapter 6.75. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1442, Sec. 3. Effective October 2, 1989.)