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Subchapter D. HEATING OIL TANK OPTIONAL PROGRAM


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977.51.    Election requirements.
977.52.    Coverage period.
977.53.    Cancellation of coverage.
977.54.    Dispute procedures.

§ 977.51. Election requirements.

 To elect coverage from the Fund, a HOT owner or operator shall:

   (1)  Complete and submit an application form available from the Fund.

   (2)  Provide the Fund with a copy of a tank tightness test utilizing an EPA approved testing system, indicating a satisfactory result. The test shall be completed within the 30-day period preceding the application date.

   (3)  Submit a $50 fee. The fee will be credited to the applicant’s account if the application is approved or returned if the application is rejected.

   (4)  Pay any fee established in §  977.11 (relating to Fund fees).

§ 977.52. Coverage period.

 If the Fund determines that the requirements in §  977.31 (relating to eligibility requirements) have been satisfied, coverage by the Fund will be effective from the date the application is received. A HOT owner or operator will have continuous coverage provided all fees are paid within 30 days of the due date indicated on the statement provided by the Fund.

§ 977.53. Cancellation of coverage.

 (a)  A HOT owner or operator may cancel coverage by providing advance written notice to the Fund. Coverage will be terminated on the date notice is received by the Fund or on a later date as requested by the HOT owner or operator. Fee refunds shall be made on a pro-rata basis.

 (b)  The failure of a HOT owner or operator to remit fees within 30 days of the due date indicated on the statement will cause coverage to be canceled as of the due date. A fee is deemed paid on the date the payment is received by the Fund. Coverage may be reinstated as provided in section 705(e) of the act (35 P. S. §  6021.705(e)).

§ 977.54. Dispute procedures.

 A HOT owner or operator who disputes a decision of the Fund may obtain review by filing a complaint with the Fund’s Executive Director following the procedures in §  977.61 (relating to dispute procedures).



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