Environmental
Under Maine's Underground Oil Storage Facilities Act, owners of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) with capacity over 1,320 gallons must:
AFile for exemption from all regulations
BRegister with the Maine DEP and meet spill prevention requirements✓ Correct
CObtain MREC approval for the tanks
DObtain only municipal permits
Explanation
Maine DEP regulates aboveground storage tanks exceeding 1,320 gallons. Owners must register tanks and comply with spill prevention, countermeasure, and control requirements.
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Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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