No. 29840: R311-202. Underground Storage Tank Technical Standards

DAR File No.: 29840
Filed: 04/18/2007, 01:43
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 19-6-403 of the Utah Underground Storage Tank (UST) Act gives the Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board authority to regulate USTs and petroleum storage tanks, and make rules for administration of the petroleum storage tank program and the adoption of applicable Federal UST regulations. Subsection 19-6-105(1)(g) of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Act gives the Board the authority to establish standards governing USTs.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments on this rule have been received since the last five-year review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule is necessary for the continued operation of the Underground Storage Tank program. It provides for the incorporation by reference of the federal UST regulations (40 CFR Part 280) and is specifically mandated by Subsection 19-6-403(1)(b) of the Utah UST Act. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Environmental Response and Remediation
168 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3085

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Gary Astin at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4103, by FAX at 801-359-8853, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Brad T Johnson, Director