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CCR. TITLE 23, D[vistO.Nj, CHAPTER 16, UNDERGROUND STORAGFTANK REGULATIONS (g) t'nderground storage tanks that have had an unauthorized release do not qualify for temporary closure pursuant to section 2671 until the owner or operator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the local agency that appropriate authorized repairs have been made which make the underground storage tank capable of storing hazardous substances in accordance with the permit issued by the local agency. (h) Underground storage tanks that have emitted an unauthorized release and that cannot be repaired by authorized methods shall be permanently closed pursuant to requirements of section 2672. (i) Decommissioned tanks and underground storage tank, permanently closed on- site by cleaning and filling with an inert solid prior to January 1, 1984 need , not comply with the closure requirements in this section unless required by the local agency. However, hazardous substances released from such tanks before or after the closure, shall be reported by the owner pursuant to Article 5 and shall be cleaned up pursuant to section 13304 of the Water Code, Article I1 of these regulations, and any other applicable law or regulations. (j) A regulated tank shall be subject to the requirements of subsections (d) and (e) of section 2672 before the local agency may grant exempt status to the tank. Authorin. Health and Safety 25299 3, 25299.7 Reference: Health and Safery 25298; 40 CFR 280.70, 280.71; 280.73, and 280.74 26-1. Temporary Closure Requirements (a) An owner or operator shall comply with all of the following requirements to complete and maintain temporary closure of an underground storage tank: (�? All residual liquid, solids, or sludges shall be removed and handled in accordance with the applicable provisions of in accordance with Chapters 6.5 and 6.7 of Division 20 of the Health and Safery Code. (2) If the underground storage tank contained a hazardous substance that could produce flammable vapors at standard temperature and pressure, it shall be inerted. as often as necessary, to levels that will preclude an explosion or to lower levels as required by the local agenc%. (3) The underground storage tank may be filled with a noncorrosive liquid thar is not a hazardous substance. This liquid shall be tested and the test results submitted to the local agency prior to removal from the underground storage tank at the end of the temporary closure period (ti) Except for required renting, all fill and access locations and piping shall be 2