N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 23-1305: Procedure for abandoning storage reservoir

§ 23-1305. Procedure for abandoning storage reservoir.

In connection with the abondonment of any underground storage

reservoir for which a permit has been granted pursuant to this article

or in connection with the revocation of any such permit, the department

shall require the premises to be placed in a condition which, to the

extent practicable, shall assure the continuance of the same in a

condition which does not constitute a menace to the present or future

health or safety of persons, or safety or value of property. In case the

operator shall fail to put the premises in a satisfactory condition

prior to any such abondonment or immediately upon revocation of a

permit, the department may do or cause to be done all things necessary

to place the premises in satisfactory condition and the operator shall

be liable for the cost.