As used in this Article, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
ABANDONED
Rendered permanently unfit for use.
ABOVEGROUND
When referring to an interior or exterior facility or facility
component, means that greater than 90% of the volumetric capacity
of the facility or component is above the surface of the ground or
located in a basement or crawl space.
AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
Those operations located on land defined as a farm under
the Zoning Regulations whose annual gross sales from agricultural products during
the preceding calendar year were $1,000 or more.
EXISTING FACILITY
A facility the construction or installation of which began
prior to the effective date of these regulations.
FACILITY
A system of interconnected tanks, pipes, pumps, vaults, fixed
containers and appurtenant structures, singly or in any combination,
which are used or designed to be used for the storage, transmission
or dispensing of oil or petroleum liquids, including any monitoring
devices.
FARM
A tract of land containing five acres or more, used in part
or wholly for agricultural purposes, excluding fur ranching, pig farming,
slaughterhouses and fertilizer manufacture. A "farm" may include premises
used for the keeping of livestock and other domestic animals when
permitted by these regulations.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Any material which may pose a present or potential hazard
to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored,
transported, disposed of or otherwise managed and any material which
is defined as hazardous within the meaning of any federal, state or
local law, regulation or ordinance, including but not limited to chemicals
which are subject to reporting requirements under Title III of the
Super Fund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA).
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Any waste material which may pose a present or potential
hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated,
stored, transported or disposed of or otherwise managed, including
hazardous waste identified in accordance with RCRA (Resource Conservation
Recovery Act).
LIFE EXPECTANCY
The time period within which a failure is not expected to
occur as determined in accordance with the Regulations of Connecticut
State Agencies, as amended by adding Section 22a-449(d)-1.
LIQUID
Any chemical liquid, including but not limited to oil and
petroleum liquids.
LISTED
Included in a list published by a testing laboratory which:
(1)
Is approved by the Commissioner of Environmental
Protection in consultation with the Bureau of the State Fire Marshal;
(2)
Maintains periodic inspection of production
of listed equipment or materials; and
(3)
States in its listing either that the equipment,
material or procedure meets appropriate standards or has been tested
and found suitable for use in a specified manner.
NEW FACILITY
A facility the construction or installation of which begins
on or after the effective date of these regulations, including but
not limited to facilities which replace existing facilities and facilities
which are moved from one location to another.
NFPA 30
National Fire Protection Association Publication Number 30,
entitled "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code," as enforced by
the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 29-320 of the Connecticut
General Statutes, as amended.
OIL OR PETROLEUM LIQUID OR PRODUCT
Oil or petroleum of any kind normally in liquid form, including
but not limited to waste oils and distillation products such as fuel
oil, kerosene, naphtha, gasoline and benzene.
OWNER
The person, entity, corporation or municipality in possession of or having legal ownership of a facility (but shall not include private residences which are regulated under Article
I of this chapter, Residential Buildings of Three Living Units or Fewer.
PRIVATE WELL
Under these regulations is considered to mean a well supplying
one to 20 homes which are in close proximity to the well but may not
be in the aquifer area as defined in these regulations.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Any house, apartment, trailer, mobile home or other structure
occupied by individuals as a dwelling.
UNDERGROUND
When referring to a facility or facility component, means
that 10% or more of the volumetric capacity of the facility or component
is below the surface of the ground and that portion which is below
the surface of the ground is not fully visible for inspection.
WELL
An artificial excavation or opening in the ground by which
groundwater can be obtained or through which it flows under natural
pressure or is artificially withdrawn.