R315-264-571. Assessment of Existing Drip Pad Integrity

  (a) For each existing drip pad as defined in Subsection R315-264-570, the owner or operator shall evaluate the drip pad and determine whether it meets all of the requirements of Sections R315-264-570 through 575, except the requirements for liners and leak detection systems of Subsection R315-264-573(b). The owner or operator shall obtain and keep on file at the facility a written assessment of the drip pad, reviewed and certified by a qualified Professional Engineer that attests to the results of the evaluation. The assessment shall be reviewed, updated and re-certified annually until all upgrades, repairs, or modifications necessary to achieve compliance with all the standards of Section R315-264-573 are complete. The evaluation shall document the extent to which the drip pad meets each of the design and operating standards of Section R315-264-573, except the standards for liners and leak detection systems, specified in Subsection R315-264-573(b).

  (b) The owner or operator shall develop a written plan for upgrading, repairing, and modifying the drip pad to meet the requirements of Subsection R315-264-573(b) and submit the plan to the Director no later than 2 years before the date that all repairs, upgrades, and modifications are complete. This written plan shall describe all changes to be made to the drip pad in sufficient detail to document compliance with all the requirements of Section R315-264-573. The plan shall be reviewed and certified by a qualified Professional Engineer.

  (c) Upon completion of all upgrades, repairs, and modifications, the owner or operator shall submit to the Director, the as-built drawings for the drip pad together with a certification by a qualified Professional Engineer attesting that the drip pad conforms to the drawings.

  (d) If the drip pad is found to be leaking or unfit for use, the owner or operator shall comply with the provisions of Subsection R315-264-573(m) or close the drip pad in accordance with Section R315-264-575.