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Sec. 21. 38 MRSA §568-A, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 1999, c. 652,
§11, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:

 
(1) For aboveground tanks subject to the jurisdiction
of the State Fire Marshal pursuant to 16-219 CMR,
chapter 317 34, the deductibles are:

 
(a) Five thousand dollars for failure to obtain a
construction permit from the Office of the State
Fire Marshal, when required under Title 25,
chapter 318 and 16-219 CMR, chapter 317 34;

 
(b) Five thousand dollars for failure to design
and install piping in accordance with section 570-
K and rules adopted by the department;

 
(c) Five thousand dollars for failure to comply
with an existing consent decree, court order or
outstanding deficiency statement regarding
violations at the aboveground facility;

 
(d) Five thousand dollars for failure to
implement a certified spill prevention control and
countermeasure plan, if required;

 
(e) Five thousand dollars for failure to install
any required spill control measures, such as
dikes;

 
(f) Five thousand dollars for failure to install
any required overfill equipment;

 
(g) Five thousand dollars if the tank is not
approved for aboveground use; and

 
(h) Ten thousand dollars for failure to report
any leaks at the facility as required by law.

 
Sec. 22. 38 MRSA §568, sub-§3, ¶¶A and B, as repealed and replaced by PL
1991, c. 66, Pt. A, §28, are amended to read:

 
A. Any orders issued under this section must contain
findings of fact describing the manner and extent of oil
contamination, the site of the discharge and the threat to
the public health or environment. Service of a copy of the
commissioner's findings and order must be made by the
sheriff or deputy sheriff or by hand delivery by an
authorized representative of the department in accordance
with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.


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