Category: Environmental Response and Remediation

Mercury can be found in older household items and may need special handling if it is spilled or disposed of improperly. This page provides information about mercury collection events and links to disposal and spill‑reporting resources. For disposal of other hazardous waste, check Recycle.utah.gov to find collection centers and a list of known collection events.Upcoming eventsSept. 12 & 19 –

“We live in a mining state, and while that legacy was once a catalyst for growth, it has left us with the unintended consequences of past practices,” observes Brent Everett, Director of the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) at the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Nowhere is this legacy more evident than the historic Mayflower mine. According to

Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Financial Responsibility and Certificate of Compliance RequirementsDue to legislation passed in the 2021 session, DERR began regulating specific types of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks (APSTs) on May 5, 2021. By statute (19-6-407(2)), owners of regulated APSTs must notify the Director of their location via the “Utah Notification for Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks” form. Upon notification, a

Utah Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) Guidance Documents and References. CAP MNA Cost Guidelines Fillable Forms LUST Corrective Action Plan Guide PST Eligibility Application Screening Levels Subsurface Investigation Report Utah Corrective Action Document – Tier 2 Document

Petroleum storage tanks and leaking underground storage tanks rules and regulations summarized by the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation.40CFR Part 280 – EPAFederal rules and regulations governing underground storage tanks.Utah Administrative Code R311Updated Utah Petroleum Storage Tank RulesUtah UST ActA state statute that allows for regulation of petroleum storage tanks within the state of Utah and allows us

Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) Petroleum Storage Tank Branch forms. Additional DERR forms available here.Compliance/Notification EPA Notification Form Closure Plan Form Temporary Closure Plan Form Closure Notice Form Install Notification Form Operator Inspection Form Certificate of Compliance Packet ISLs Change of Ownership Form AST Notification Form Testing Forms ATG Inspection Form Containment Sump Test Forms RP1200 Containment

Resources for Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation Underground Storage Tank Compliance.Certificate of ComplianceHow to obtain a Certificate of Compliance for your underground storage tanks.Closing USTsHow to close underground storage tanks in Utah.How to prepare for InspectionsWhat you need to do to have a successful UST compliance inspection in Utah.Installing USTsHow to install underground storage tanks in Utah.PST LoanInformation on the

Utah Petroleum Storage Tank contacts (Division of Environmental Response and Remediation): Who to contact for your PST and LPST questions.Release Prevention and Compliance Section State Assignment Map  Salt Lake Assignment Map  David Wilson– Section [email protected](385) 251-0893 Susannah [email protected](385) 391-8126 Oran [email protected](385) 251-0894 Gary [email protected](385) 251-1756 Phillip [email protected](801) 230-9116 Melissa [email protected](385) 251-0937 Laura [email protected](256) 656-2847 DeAnn [email protected](385) 251-0936 Sean [email protected](385) 251-1036 Environmental Assurance Program

Utah Department of Environmental Quality Petroleum Ground Storage Tanks Permit Guide. Above Ground Storage Tanks are typically regulated by local fire departments. Cleanup of petroleum spills may be handled through the State’s Underground Tank Program. Additionally, permitting of tanks may be required through the State’s air quality program. Under Utah State Law, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is required

Utah Department of Environmental Quality Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor Certification Permit Guide. The Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program oversees UST notification, installation, inspection, removal, and compliance with State and federal UST regulations concerning release prevention and remediation. Under Utah State Law, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an individual

Utah Department of Environmental Quality Initial Underground Storage Tank Contractor Certification Permit Guide. The Petroleum Storage Tank (UST) Program oversees UST notification, installation, inspection, removal, and compliance with State and federal UST regulations concerning release prevention and remediation. Under Utah State Law, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an

Utah Department of Environmental Quality Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor Recertification Permit Guide. The Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Program oversees PST notification, installation, inspection, removal, and compliance with State and federal PST regulations concerning release prevention and remediation. Under Utah State Law, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an individual

Utah Department of Environmental Quality Underground Storage Tank Owner/Operator Training & Registration Permit Guide. Owning and operating an underground storage tank has several requirements to be performed prior to installation. Under Utah State Law, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an individual at least 18 years of age (includes

Utah Department of Environmental Quality Requirements for Installing New Underground Storage Tanks Permit Guide. To meet the Operator Training requirement of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, each UST facility shall have UST facility operators that are trained and registered with DERR/UST. Each facility shall have three classes of operators: A, B, and C. When installing a new tank there is a

Information on Tank registration Fees, PST Fund Fees, and Alternative Mechanisms Fees Underground Storage Tanks Tank Fees Underground Storage Tank Operator Training End of the Storage Tank Section Next Up? Drinking Water You have completed the Petroleum Storage Tank Programs section of the Permit Guide. If you have not received an answer to all of your storage tank questions, or

Utah Department of Environmental Quality EPCRA Permit Guide. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA, 1986) implemented two chemical reporting programs for emergency planning and “community right-to-know” reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals: Hazardous chemical inventory reporting Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) EPCRA uses several standards defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to establish reporting