Guam § 76202 - Statement of Purpose.

§ 76202. Statement of Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to:

(a) establish a program to provide requirements and

classifications for aboveground storage tank systems and inter-terminal

pipelines that store regulated substances in order to minimize the

occurrence and environmental risks of releases and discharges to

groundwater, surface water and/or soils;

(b) ensure that newly-constructed aboveground storage tank

systems and inter-terminal pipelines meet appropriate standards;

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(c) ensure that each new or replaced aboveground storage tank or

piping connected to any such new or replaced tank complies with the

wellhead protection area and must be approved by the Administrator;

(d) ensure that existing aboveground storage tank systems and

inter-terminal pipelines be properly maintained, inspected, and tested

by licensed and certified professionals; and

(e) enact and establish regulations, guidelines, standards, and

policies that ensure consistent cleanup of regulated substances and

mitigation of the damage they cause.