"PeterD" wrote in message
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On Tue, 12 May 2009 19:34:01 -0400, "RBM" wrote:



Why would they be "fined" for having the misfortune of a fuel tank leak?


For failure to meet codes? Which would have prevented contamination
from the leak... (Think dual-wall tanks.)

(see how snipping past comments makes this post easier to read?)

Why would you assume that the tank he had, didn't meet codes? There is no
code where I live, requiring me to replace my existing tank with any special
type. Over time, if it's left in the ground, it too will become porous.