1. (a) Abandoned underground storage tanks cannot be placed into temporary closure. Except as provided in subdivision (c), abandoned underground storage tanks must be permanently closed in accordance with section 2681.
2. (b) Abandoned underground storage tanks must be inspected annually by the Unified Program Agency in accordance with section 25288 of the Health and Safety Code and the Unified Program Agency's Inspection and Enforcement Plan.
3. (c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), an abandoned underground storage tank may return to operation if it is monitored pursuant to section 2651(f) and passes testing required by section 2662(b)(2) before returning to operation.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25299.3 and 25299.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25290.1, 25292.1 and 25298, Health and Safety Code; and 40 CFR Sections 280.70, 280.71 and 281.36.

History

1. New section filed 10-28-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 44).