Does the secondary containment testing report need to be submitted to the local agency and if so who is responsible to submit it?

The requirement for the secondary containment testing report to be submitted to the local agency hinges on regulatory compliance and accountability. The owner/operator is typically charged with the responsibility of ensuring that all necessary documentation is properly submitted to local and state regulatory bodies. This is due to their role in overseeing the operation and maintenance of the storage facilities, including adherence to environmental regulations.

By assigning this responsibility to the owner/operator, the regulatory framework places the onus of compliance directly on the entity that owns or operates the tank systems. This ensures that there is a clear line of responsibility for safeguarding environmental standards and directly managing regulatory communications.

While other parties such as contractors or inspectors may play roles in conducting the tests or facilitating the process, the ultimate accountability for submission of reports lies with the owner/operator. Thus, they must ensure that the report is submitted in accordance with regulations, compliance deadlines, and local requirements.