Section 285.640.12. Abandoned containers.

(1) Storage containers and other containers that are used  at  a storage  facility to hold bulk pesticide or  pesticide rinsates are considered abandoned if they have been out of service  for   more  than  6 months because of a weakness or leak or have been out of  service   for  any reason for more than 2years.

(2)   Abandoned underground containers, including abandoned underground catch basins, shall be  thoroughly   cleaned  by  triple   rinsing,  or  the equivalent, and removed from the ground or thoroughly cleaned and filled with an inert solid. All connections and vents shall be disconnected and sealed. A record of the catch basin size, location, and method of closing shall be maintained at the storage facility or as otherwise provided  for in this rule.

(3)    Abandoned aboveground containers shall be  thoroughly  cleaned   by triple rinsing or the equivalent. All valves and connections on the containers shall be removed and the openings shall be sealed.

(4)   A secondary containment facility is not considered abandoned merely because there have been no spills in the secondary containment area.

(5)    Full compliance with the provisions of this rule is required 90 days after the effective date of this rule.

History: 1992 AACS.