The Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) is proposing changes to R311, the Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) rules. On July 14, 2022, the Waste Management and Radiation Control Board adopted changes to the Underground Storage Tank rules to address rulemaking requirements for Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks (APST) that were mandated by the passage of …
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Due to legislation passed in the 2021 session, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) began regulating Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks (APSTs) on May 5, 2021. What is a regulated APST? A petroleum storage tank greater than 500 gallons and meets one or both of the following: APSTs …
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CAP Guide CAP MNA Cost Guidelines Fillable Forms LUST Corrective Action Plan Guide PST Eligibility Application Screening Levels SIR Guide Utah Corrective Action Document – Tier 2 Document
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Due to legislation passed in the 2021 session, Senate Bill SB-40, Storage Tanks Amendments, the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) began regulating specific types of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks (APSTs). The bill was approved by the House and Senate in the General Legislative Session 2021 and signed by Governor Cox on March 16, …
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40CFR Part 280 – EPA Federal rules and regulations governing underground storage tanks. Utah Administrative Code R311 Updated Utah Petroleum Storage Tank Rules Utah UST Act A state statute that allows for regulation of petroleum storage tanks within the state of Utah and allows us to implement the Federal UST Program.
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Compliance/Notification Testing Forms Certification & Registration Forms
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Certificate of Compliance How to obtain a Certificate of Compliance for your underground storage tanks. Closing USTs How to close underground storage tanks in Utah. How to prepare for Inspections What you need to do to have a successful UST compliance inspection in Utah. Installing USTs How to install underground storage tanks in Utah. Lists …
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Find who to contact with your PST and LPST questions. Release Prevention and Compliance Section Environmental Assurance Program Cleanup Section Remedial Assistance Cleanup Section
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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 to verify the lawful presence …
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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 at least 18 years of …
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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 at least 18 years of …
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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 at least 18 years of …
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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 sole proprietor doing business under an assumed …
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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 requirement to notify the Utah Division of …
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Information on Tank registration Fees, PST Fund Fees, and Alternative Mechanisms Fees Underground Storage Tanks Tank Fees Underground Storage Tank Operator Training
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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 thresholds …
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