Sec. 26.10.03.07. Requirements for Garages, Service Stations, Marinas, and Similar Oil-Handling Facilities

A. Storage systems shall be installed and operated in accordance with the requirements of COMAR 26.10.02-26.10.11 and the documents incorporated in COMAR 26.10.02.06A and B.

B. The owner and operator of the UST system and the owner of the oil shall be responsible for monitoring inventory control of the storage system when the facility operates under the meter marketing plan.

C. Marina fuel delivery nozzles shall be equipped with a self-closing valve that will shut off the flow of fuel when the hand is removed from the nozzle. Hold open devices may not be used on these nozzles.

D. Each pipeline conveying oil from an oil storage facility to a wharf, pier, or dock shall be provided with a readily accessible shut-off valve located on shore, near the approach to the wharf, pier, or dock, and outside any diked area. The shut-off valves shall be grouped at one location and marked "emergency shut-off".

E. Owners and operators shall submit plans for piping systems associated with piers or docks for approval by the Department before the start of installation. A plan may be approved if the Department determines that it is adequate to prevent the discharge of oil.