STATEMENT OF BASIS, PURPOSE,
AND SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Amendments to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations, 7 CCR 1101-14.  

Amendments to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations, 7 CCR 1101-14, are being made to incorporate statutory changes related to Senate Bill 07-031, which amended the introductory portion to 8-20.5-202 (1), C.R.S. to incorporate the UST provisions of the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005.  The amendments to these rules include secondary containment and installer certification requirements for new and upgraded UST systems, delivery prohibition provisions and UST operator training requirements.  The amendments also include revisions to the UST closure requirements.  The amendments ensure that the Rules are in compliance with State statutes.

The amendments to these rules are being promulgated under the Division’s authority pursuant to Title 8 Article 20.5 Sections (202) and (302) of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

These rules are adopted this date:  June 2, 2008.

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Dick Piper
Director
Division of Oil and Public Safety