### Question
Can you define what nonoperational storage tank means?


### Answer
**Nonoperational storage tank** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 6991*:

> any underground storage tank in which regulated substances will not be deposited or from which regulated substances will not be dispensed after November 8, 1984

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL > SUBCHAPTER IX-REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS**

