DURING THE INSPECTION OF TWO HOWARD COUNTY FACILITIES, THE BUREAU OF UTILITIES AND THE LONG REACH FIRES STATION # 9, THE EPA INSPECTOR OBSERVED THAT THE FIRE STATION'S TANK TWO'S METAL PIPING COMPONENTS WERE IN CONTACT WITH GRAVEL BACKFILL IN THE ACCESS PIT WITHOUT ANY CATHODIC PROTECTION. THE REGION HAD EVIDENCE THAT THE VIOLATION OCCURRED FOR ABOUT A MONTH. IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER THAT WAS A FOLLOW-UP TO THE INSPECTION, THE RESPONDENT STATED THAT, FOR THE PERIOD FROM AT LEAST APRIL 1, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, TANK FIVE AT THE BUREAU OF UTILITIES WAS NOT CONSISTENTLY MONITORING THE REFLEASES ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE COUNTY USED THE TANK TO COLLECT USED OIL FOR RECYCLING.