This article applies to all underground storage
tanks containing hazardous substances as said terms are defined herein,
except for those tanks already regulated by the Underground Storage
Tank Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10A-21 et seq., and the regulations adopted
pursuant thereto, N.J.A.C. 7:14B-1 et seq.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2000-9]
As used in this article, the following words
and terms shall have the following meanings:
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
Fuel of any nature, including, without limitation, heating
oil, gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuel.
TOWACO VALLEY AQUIFER
That area depicted on the Montville Township Zoning Map as
the Critical Water Resources (CWR) District, as amended from time
to time.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
Any container or receptacle in excess of 99 gallons located
in the ground or in an underground area, including, without limitation,
basements, cellars or any other underground area, which container
or receptacle is otherwise exempt from regulation by the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection under the Underground Storage
Tank Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10A-21 et seq., and the regulations adopted
pursuant thereto, N.J.A.C. 7:14B-1 et seq.
[Amended 2-28-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-09]
Failure to comply with the requirements of this article by the owner or operator of property containing an underground storage tank after written notification by the Authority shall subject the owner and/or operator of the underground storage tank to such penalties as are provided for in Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty.