Ind. Code § 13-11-2-241
"Underground storage tank"
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As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 241. (a) "Underground storage tank" (or UST), for purposes of this chapter and IC 13-23, means one (1) tank or a combination of tanks:
Sec. 241. (a) "Underground storage tank" (or UST), for purposes of this chapter and IC 13-23, means one (1) tank or a combination of tanks:
(1) that is used to contain an accumulation of regulated substances; and
(1) that is used to contain an accumulation of regulated substances; and
(2) the volume of which, including the volume of the underground connected pipes described in subsection (b), is at least ten percent (10%) beneath the surface of the ground.
(2) the volume of which, including the volume of the underground connected pipes described in subsection (b), is at least ten percent (10%) beneath the surface of the ground.
(b) If:
(b) If:
(1) a single tank; or
(1) a single tank; or
(2) a combination of tanks;
(2) a combination of tanks;
constitutes an underground storage tank under subsection (a), any underground pipes that are connected to the single tank or combination of tanks are also part of the underground storage tank.
constitutes an underground storage tank under subsection (a), any underground pipes that are connected to the single tank or combination of tanks are also part of the underground storage tank.
(c) The term defined in subsection (a) includes a single tank:
(c) The term defined in subsection (a) includes a single tank:
(1) that meets the definition set forth in subsection (a); and
(1) that meets the definition set forth in subsection (a); and
(2) in which there are separate compartments.
(2) in which there are separate compartments.
(d) The term does not include any of the following:
(d) The term does not include any of the following:
(1) A farm or residential tank with a capacity of not more than one thousand one hundred (1,100) gallons that is used for storing motor fuel for noncommercial purposes.
(1) A farm or residential tank with a capacity of not more than one thousand one hundred (1,100) gallons that is used for storing motor fuel for noncommercial purposes.
(2) A tank used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises on which the tank is stored.
(2) A tank used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises on which the tank is stored.
(3) A septic tank.
(3) A septic tank.
(4) A pipeline facility, including gathering lines, that: (A) is regulated under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (49 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.); (B) is regulated under the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 (49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.); or (C) is an intrastate pipeline facility regulated under state laws comparable to the laws identified in clauses (A) through (B).
(4) A pipeline facility, including gathering lines, that: (A) is regulated under the Pipeline Safety Act (49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.); or (B) is an intrastate pipeline facility regulated under state laws comparable to the laws identified in clause (A).
(5) A surface impoundment, pit, pond, or lagoon.
(5) A surface impoundment, pit, pond, or lagoon.
(6) A stormwater or wastewater collection system.
(6) A storm water or wastewater collection system.
(7) A flow-through process tank.
(7) A flow-through process tank.
(8) A liquid trap or associated gathering lines directly related to oil or gas production and gathering operations.
(8) A liquid trap or associated gathering lines directly related to oil or gas production and gathering operations.
(9) A storage tank situated in an underground area such as:
(A) a basement;
(B) a cellar;
(C) a mineworking;
(D) a drift;
(E) a shaft; or
(F) a tunnel;
if the storage tank is situated upon or above the surface of the floor.
(9) A storage tank situated in an underground area such as:
(A) a basement;
(B) a cellar;
(C) a mineworking;
(D) a drift;
(E) a shaft; or
(F) a tunnel;
if the storage tank is situated upon or above the surface of the floor.
(10) Any other tank exempted by a rule adopted by the board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(10) Any other tank exempted by a rule adopted by the board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(11) A pipe connected to a tank described in subdivisions (1) through (10).
(11) A pipe connected to a tank described in subdivisions (1) through (10).
Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.