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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
To comply with |
Inspection or monitoring requirement |
Frequency of inspection or monitoring |
Method |
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TANKS: |
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63.1256(b)(3)(i) |
Inspect fixed roof and all openings for leaks |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(b)(4) |
Inspect floating roof in accordance with §§ 63.120(a)(2) and (a)(3) |
See §§ 63.120(a)(2) and (a)(3) |
Visual. |
63.1256(b)(5) |
Measure floating roof seal gaps in accordance with §§ 63.120(b)(2)(i) through (b)(4) |
See § 63.120(b)(2)(i) through (b)(4). |
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—Primary seal gaps |
Initially Once every 5 years (annually if no secondary seal). |
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—Secondary seal gaps |
Initially Semiannually |
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63.1256(b)(7) |
Inspect wastewater tank for control equipment failures and improper work practices |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(b)(8) |
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SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS: |
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63.1256(c)(1)(i) |
Inspect cover and all openings for leaks |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(c)(2) |
Inspect surface impoundment for control equipment failures and improper work practices |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
CONTAINERS: |
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63.1256(d)(1)(i) |
Inspect cover and all openings for leaks |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(d)(1)(ii) |
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63.1256(d)(3)(i) |
Inspect enclosure and all openings for leaks |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(d)(4) |
Inspect container for control equipment failures and improper work practices |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
INDIVIDUAL DRAIN SYSTEMS a: |
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63.1256(e)(1)(i) |
Inspect cover and all openings to ensure there are no gaps, cracks, or holes |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(e)(2) |
Inspect individual drain system for control equipment failures and improper work practices |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(e)(4)(i) |
Verify that sufficient water is present to properly maintain integrity of water seals |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(e)(4)(ii) |
Inspect all drains using tightly-fitted caps or plugs to ensure caps and plugs are in place and properly installed |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(e)(5)(i) |
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63.1256(e)(5)(ii) |
Inspect all junction boxes to ensure covers are in place and have no visible gaps, cracks, or holes |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual or smoke test or other means as specified. |
63.1256(e)(5)(iii) |
Inspect unburied portion of all sewer lines for cracks and gaps |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
OIL-WATER SEPARATORS: |
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63.1256(f)(2)(i) |
Inspect fixed roof and all openings for leaks |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
63.1256(f)(3) |
Measure floating roof seal gaps in accordance with 40 CFR 60.696(d)(1) |
Initially b |
See 40 CFR 60.696(d)(1). |
—Primary seal gaps |
Once every 5 years. |
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63.1256(f)(3) |
—Secondary seal gaps |
Initially b Annually. |
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63.1256(f)(4) |
Inspect oil-water separator for control equipment failures and improper work practices |
Initially Semiannually |
Visual. |
a As specified in § 63.1256(e), the owner or operator shall comply with either the requirements of § 63.1256(e)(1) and (2) or § 63.1256(e)(4) and (5).
b Within 60 days of installation as specified in § 63.1256(f)(3).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment 40 CFR Pt. 63, Subpt. GGG, Tbl. 7 Table 7 to Subpart GGG of Part 63—Wastewater—Inspection and Monitoring Requirements for Waste Management Units - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-40-protection-of-environment/cfr-pt-40-63-subpt-ggg-tbl-7/
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