Sec. 26.10.14.06. Application Requirements

A. An owner or operator of an underground oil storage tank as identified in Environment Article, §4-704(b)(1)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland, may apply to the Department until June 30, 2005 for reimbursement from the Fund, only for site rehabilitation costs incurred on or after October 1, 1993.

B. An owner or operator of an underground oil storage tank as authorized in Environment Article, §4-704(b)(1)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland, including an underground storage tank system storing heating oil for non-residential use, may apply to the Department until December 31, 2007 for reimbursement from the Fund, only for site rehabilitation costs incurred on or after October 1, 2000.

C. An owner of a residential heating oil tank may apply to the Department until June 30, 2010, and not later than 6 months after site rehabilitation completion, for reimbursement from the Fund, only for site rehabilitation costs incurred on or after October 1, 2000.

D. A person shall submit a complete and accurate application on a form supplied by the Department.

E. To be eligible for reimbursement from the Fund a person shall:

(1) Certify to the Department that the discharge resulted from an underground storage tank registered under Environment Article, §4-411.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, or a residential heating oil tank;

(2) Submit to the Department for its approval:

(a) A corrective action plan;

(b) An implementation schedule;

(c) A cost estimate; and

(d) An estimated completion date.

(3) Certify to the Department that the discharge is not the result of a willful or deliberate act;

(4) Be in substantial compliance with all Maryland laws and regulations applicable to oil storage tanks; and

(5) If applicable, submit proof of current financial responsibility as required in COMAR 26.10.11.

F. The filing of an application for reimbursement does not relieve the applicant or any other person of the responsibility to take prompt rehabilitation action in response to a release of oil as required by law or regulation.