06-096 C.M.R. ch. 170, § 2 - Exemptions

A. Petroleum storage tanks with a nominal storage capacity of less than 39,000 gallons, transport vessels used for commercial and residential delivery, and marine vessels with a nominal storage capacity of less than 10,000 barrels (420,000 gallons) are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter.

B. Maintenance or repair activities on petroleum storage tanks including preventative maintenance, roof repair, primary seal inspection, or removal/ installation of a secondary seal are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter when the following conditions are met:

(1) The activity can be accomplished without product being moved into or out of the tank; and

(2) The activity is completed within seven calendar days.

C. Degassing in the case of an emergency or spill response is exempt from the requirements of this Chapter. The determination of whether a qualifying emergency exists is at the sole discretion of the Department.

D. Any marine vessel which has sustained damage which prevents a cargo tank's opening from being properly secured, the vapor control system from being operated, or the pressure/vacuum relief valves from operating is exempt from the requirements of this Chapter; however, all reasonable measures shall be taken to minimize VOC emissions in such circumstances.

E. Any marine vessel when it is operating outside Maine's Territorial Waters as defined by 12 M.R.S. §6001 is exempt from the requirements of this Chapter.

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06-096 C.M.R. ch. 170, § 2