(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, each owner of an underground storage tank shall notify the Agency in writing and shall specify the tank’s age, size, type, location, and use.

(b) For an underground storage tank that was taken out of operation on or before January 1, 1974, regardless of whether the tank was removed from the ground, the owner is exempt from giving notice.

(c) For an underground storage tank that was taken out of operation after January 1, 1974, but before November 8, 1984, and that was removed from the ground before May 8, 1986, the owner is exempt from giving notice.

(d) For an underground storage tank that was taken out of operation after January 1, 1974, but before November 8, 1984, and that was not removed from the ground before May 8, 1986, the owner shall specify the type and quantity of the substances that were stored in the tank immediately before it was taken out of operation. These requirements are in addition to the requirements for the notice prescribed in Subsection (a).

(e) For an underground storage tank that was taken out of operation after November 8, 1984, but before December 22, 1988, the Administrator shall require the owner to specify the age, size, location, and use of the tank, the type and quantity of the substances that were stored in the tank immediately before it was taken out of operation, and the date the UST ceased operation.

(f) An owner who brings an underground storage tank into operation shall meet the notification requirements of this Section within thirty (30) days after the tanks are brought into operation.

(g) A person who sells a tank for use as an underground storage tank
shall notify the purchaser of the notice requirements of Subsection (f).

(h) The notice required by this Section shall be made on forms prescribed by the Agency.