Subchapter D. HEATING OIL TANK OPTIONAL PROGRAM
Sec.
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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