LAC 33:XI.307. Fee Schedule

A. Applicability. These regulations apply to registered UST systems, regardless of their operational status. B. Annual Fees 1. Fees shall be assessed for the State of Louisiana fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). 2. Any UST system shall be assessed the entire annual fee for the fiscal year in which it is installed or permanently closed, regardless of the date during that year on which such action occurs. 3. The owner of the UST system is responsible for payment of the annual fee, any late payment fees, and all outstanding fees and late payment fees. 4. Fees are assessed according to the following schedule. Fee Number | Annual Fees | Amount 1 | Annual Registration Fee All registered UST systems | $60 2 | Annual Maintenance and Monitoring Fees a | UST systems at federal facilities (all categories except USTs defined in Fee Number 2.b., which shall be assessed the higher fee) | $174 b | UST systems containing any substance defined in section 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 (but not including any substance regulated as hazardous waste under the department’s Hazardous Waste Regulations, LAC 33:V.Subpart 1) | $726 c | UST systems containing petroleum products not meeting the definition of motor fuels | $174 3 | Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Fee UST systems containing new or used motor oil (except USTs identified in LAC 33:XI.1101.C and D) | $275 C. Amended Registration Fees. The fee for amending or modifying a registration for change of ownership shall be $60. D. Methods of Payment 1. All payments made by check, draft, or money order shall be made payable to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and mailed to the department at the address provided on the invoice. 2. Electronic Methods of Payment a. Persons wishing to make payments using the electronic pay method should access the department’s website and follow the instructions provided on the website. b. Persons wishing to make payments using the electronic funds transfer (EFT) method shall contact the Office of Management and Finance for further instructions. 3. Cash is not an acceptable form of payment. E. Late Payment Fee 1. A late payment fee of 15 percent may be applied to an invoice remaining unpaid after a period of 90 days from the date of the invoice. This late payment fee shall be calculated based on the total outstanding amount of the invoice. F. Failure to Pay. Failure to pay the prescribed fees as provided herein, within 90 days after the due date, shall constitute a violation of these regulations and shall subject the person to applicable enforcement actions under the act including, but not limited to, revocation or suspension of the applicable permit, license, registration, or variance.