1. (a) Owners and Operators of all aboveground storage tank systems must notify the Petroleum Storage Tank Division at least fourteen (14) days prior to the removal or permanent closure of aboveground storage tanks and/or lines by submitting the PSTD scheduling form and receiving confirmation of the scheduled removal from PSTD. When scheduling a removal, a site map of where samples are to be taken should be attached to the scheduling form. If events require a change in the date of removal, the Division shall be given forty-eight (48) hours' notice prior to the new date.
2. (b) An authorized agent of PSTD may be present to observe the removal and to inspect the closed tank system and the surrounding environment prior to backfilling.
3. (c) Tanks, lines and ancillary equipment must be removed upon closure unless a Commission order grants a variance.
4. (d) A licensed AST Remover must remove aboveground storage tank systems.
5. (e) Photos must be taken of tank(s), line(s), and soil at removal. In the event there is a hole in a tank or line, further photographic evidence is required. If tank(s), line(s) or excavated soil show evidence of a release, photos of the apparent release must be taken that indicate the release source.

Added at 23 Ok Reg 2297, eff 7-1-06

Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2187, eff 7-11-08

Amended at 32 Ok Reg 794, eff 8-27-15

Amended at 33 Ok Reg 615, eff 8-25-16

Amended at 36 Ok Reg 576, eff 8-1-19

Amended at 40 Ok Reg 1797, eff 10-1-23

Amended at 41 Ok Reg, Number 23, effective 10-1-24