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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. Aboveground heating oil supply tank. “Aboveground heating oil supply tank” means an aboveground oil storage tank that is connected directly to an oil-burning heating appliance and is used solely to store heating oil.
2. Aboveground oil storage facility. “Aboveground oil storage facility” has the meaning set out in section 562-A, subsection 1-A.
3. Aboveground oil storage tank. “Aboveground oil storage tank” has the meaning set out in section 562-A, subsection 1-B.
4. Community drinking water well. “Community drinking water well” means a public drinking water well that supplies a community water system as defined under Title 22, section 2660-B, subsection 2.
5. Double-walled tank. “Double-walled tank” means a tank with inner and outer walls separated by an interstitial space that allows detection and containment of leaks.
6. Hazardous waste. “Hazardous waste” means any substance identified as hazardous waste by the board pursuant to section 1319-O.
7. Oil. “Oil” has the meaning set out in section 562-A, subsection 15. “Oil” does not include liquefied natural gas or other liquefied petroleum that is a gas at ambient temperatures.
8. Private drinking water well. “Private drinking water well” means a well that is used to supply water for human consumption and that is not a public drinking water well.
9. Public drinking water well. “Public drinking water well” means a drinking water supply well for a public water system as defined in Title 22, section 2601, subsection 8.
10. Underground oil storage facility. “Underground oil storage facility” has the meaning set out in section 562-A, subsection 21.
11. Wellhead protection zone. “Wellhead protection zone” means:
A. In the case of a private drinking water well, the area within 300 feet of the well; and
B. In the case of a public drinking water well, the greater of:
(1) The area within 1,000 feet of the well; and
(2) The source water protection area of the well if mapped by the Department of Health and Human Services as described under Title 30-A, section 2001, subsection 20-A.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 38. Waters and Navigation § 1392. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-38-waters-and-navigation/me-rev-st-tit-38-sect-1392/
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