40 CFR § 281.20 - Program application.

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title: "40 CFR § 281.20 - Program application."
title_number: 40
title_name: "Protection of Environment"
section_number: "281.20"
section_name: "Program application."
chapter_name: "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
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subchapter_name: "SOLID WASTES"
part_number: "281"
part_name: "APPROVAL OF STATE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAMS"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "42 U.S.C. 6912, 6991(c), 6991(d), 6991(e), 6991(i), 6991(k)."
regulatory_source: "80 FR 41677, July 15, 2015, unless otherwise noted."
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# 281.20 Program application.

Any state that seeks to administer a program under this part must submit an application containing the following parts:

(a) A transmittal letter from the Governor of the state requesting program approval;

(b) A description in accordance with § 281.21 of the state program and operating procedures;

(c) A demonstration of the state's procedures to ensure adequate enforcement;

(d) A Memorandum of Agreement outlining roles and responsibilities of EPA and the implementing agency;

(e) An Attorney General's statement in accordance with § 281.25 certifying to applicable state authorities; and

(f) Copies of all applicable state statutes and regulations.