DEC logoRULES AND REGULATIONS
Regulatory Authority: Devens Enterprise Commission
Agency Contact: Peter C. Lowitt
Phone: 978.772.8831 ext 3338
Address: 33 Andrews Parkway, Devens, MA 01434
Massachusetts Register Number 881
Effective Date: November 1, 1999

974 CMR 8.00 PUBLIC HEALTH

8.06 Underground Fuel Storage Systems (Tanks)

    For the purposes of 974 CMR 8.00, "Underground Fuel Storage Systems (or Tanks)" shall mean any system wherein a minimum of 20% of the mass of tanks, piping, valves or other components is buried below the surface of the ground, including gasoline tanks for commercial sales purposes. Fuel shall mean, but not be limited to, any liquid hydrocarbon product, including home heating oil, number 2 fuel, diesel and gasoline.

    Underground fuel storage systems shall comply with the By-Laws and shall be licensed by and in accordance with the requirements of the Devens Fire Chief. The regulatory authority of the DEC in regard to underground fuel storage is restricted to public health concerns including risks to surface or groundwater resources.


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