The owner or operator of a storage tank system that has tested or inspected any component of the system for leaks under sections 16 to 26 must keep a record that includes the following information:

  • (a) the test or inspection date;

  • (b) the storage tank system identification number;

  • (c) the allied petroleum product or the type of petroleum product stored in the system;

  • (d) the test or inspection results;

  • (e) the testing method;

  • (f) the name and address of the individual and, if applicable, the company that performed the test or inspection; and

  • (g) the components of the corrosion analysis program referred to in subparagraph 23(1)(a)(ii).

  • SOR/2012-99, s. 24.

IDENTIFICATION OF STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS

  •  (1) The owner of a storage tank system that is installed before the coming into force of these Regulations must identify the system by submitting to the Minister, in writing, the information set out in Schedule 2

    • (a) within one year after the day on which these Regulations come into force; or

    • (b) within two years after the day on which these Regulations come into force if they submit to the Minister a storage tank system identification progress report containing the information set out in Schedule 3 one year after the day on which these Regulations come into force.

  • (2) The owner of a storage tank system that is installed on or after the day on which these Regulations come into force must identify the system by submitting to the Minister, in writing, the information set out in Schedule 2 before the day on which the first transfer of petroleum products or allied petroleum products into any tank of the system occurs.

  • (3) The Minister must issue an identification number for the storage tank system for which the information was submitted and inform the owner of the identification number and its date of issuance.

  • (4) The owner or operator must display the identification number in a readily visible location on or near the storage tank system for which the number was issued.

  • (5) The owner or operator must update the information submitted under subsection (1) or (2) and submit to the Minister, in writing, any changed information within 60 days after the change.

  • (6) A person must not operate a storage tank system unless an identification number has been issued for that system. In the case of a storage tank system referred to in subsection (1), this subsection applies beginning two years after the day on which these Regulations come into force.

  • (7) The person that is required to submit information under subsection (1), (2) or (5) must also submit to the Minister, in writing, a certification that the information is accurate and complete, dated and signed by the person or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

DELIVERY OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS OR ALLIED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

 A person that delivers petroleum products or allied petroleum products must comply with the following requirements:

  • (a) they must immediately notify the operator of the storage tank system of any spill that occurs during the transfer or any evidence observed of a leak or spill; and

  • (b) beginning two years after the day on which these Regulations come into force,

    • (i) they must not transfer petroleum products or allied petroleum products into any storage tank system unless the storage tank system identification number is visible, and

    • (ii) they must keep a record of the storage tank system identification number.