Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply in addition to the definitions set forth in North Dakota Century Code chapter 23.1-12: 1. "Annual base registration fee" means the portion of the total annual registration fee that is charged equally for all tanks based on the amount in the fund. 2. "Classification system matrix fee" means the portion of the total annual registration fee that is charged based on the department's matrix system with respect to the degree of hazard associated with the tank classification risk. 3. "Farm tank" means a tank located on a tract of land devoted to the production of crops or for raising animals and associated residences and improvements. 4. "Leak detection" means a detection system that performs line leak testing for underground piping connected to aboveground storage tanks. 5. "Properly registered tanks" means tanks having the current registration fee paid with an up-to-date online electronic tank certification or a signed and dated tank data sheet on file with the department. 6. "PTRCF program" means petroleum tank release compensation fund program. 7. "Residential tank" means a tank located on property used primarily for residential purposes. 8. "Surface impoundment" means a natural topographic depression, manmade excavation, or diked area formed primarily of earthen materials. 9. "Testing" means the preliminary and ongoing environmental evaluation procedures performed and used to obtain information related to the extent and cleanup of the petroleum contamination caused by the release. 10. "Tank location" means a location where a tank is located, which may include other tanks. 11. "Total annual registration fee" means the annual base registration fee plus additional classification system matrix fees.