1. (a) An underground storage tank intended to be reused to store a non-hazardous substance, or to be moved from its current location to be reused for any purpose, must be permanently closed in accordance with section 2681 prior to being moved or reused, if approved by the Unified Program Agency. The owner or operator must provide the following information to the Unified Program Agency, within the timeframe specified by that agency:

   1. (1) The name(s) of the new owner and new operator, if applicable;
   2. (2) The location of intended use;
   3. (3) The nature of intended use; and
   4. (4) Approval from the Unified Program Agency where the underground storage tank will be reinstalled.
2. (b) If a tank will be reused to store a hazardous substance, an underground storage tank that has been relocated must be tested, inspected, and certified by the manufacturer and by an independent testing organization no more than 30 days before reinstallation and meet the requirements of section 25290.1 of the Health and Safety Code, and articles 4, 5, and 6, before reuse. The independent testing organization label must be updated to include both the original manufacture date and the recertification date.

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 280.71 and 281.36(b).

History

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