Category: Environmental Response and Remediation

  • Proposed changes to R311 Petroleum Storage Tank Rules

    Official Public Comment period on PST Rules (6/1/2024-7/1/2024) The Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) is proposing changes to R311, the Utah Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) rules. Background: On July 14, 2022, the Waste Management and Radiation Control Board adopted changes to the Petroleum Storage Tank rules to address rulemaking requirements for Aboveground…

  • Public Comment period on proposed changes to R311, Petroleum Storage Tank Rules (3/1/2023 – 3/31/2023)

    The Utah 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…

  • Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks (APST)

    Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Financial Responsibility and Certificate of Compliance Requirements Due 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…

  • Guidance Documents/References: LUST Program

    Utah Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) Guidance Documents and References.

  • Proposed Changes to R311, Underground Storage Tank Rules

    Due to legislation passed in the 2021 session, Senate Bill SB-40, Storage Tanks Amendments, the Utah 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…

  • Rules & Regulations: Petroleum Storage Tanks & Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

    Petroleum storage tanks and leaking underground storage tanks rules and regulations summarized by the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation. 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…

  • Forms: Petroleum Storage Tank Branch

    Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) Petroleum Storage Tank Branch forms. Additional DERR forms available here. Compliance/Notification Testing Forms Certification & Registration Forms

  • UST Compliance

    Resources for Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation Underground Storage Tank Compliance. 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…

  • PST Branch Contacts

    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 Morgan Atkinson – Section [email protected](801) 979-2512 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 Rick [email protected](385) 251-1382 Sean [email protected](385) 251-1036 David [email protected](385) 251-0893…

  • Above Ground Storage Tanks
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Above 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…

  • Underground Storage Tank Contractor Certification
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Underground 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…

  • Initial Underground Storage Tank Contractor Certification
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Initial Underground 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…

  • Underground Storage Tank Contractor Recertification
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Underground Storage Tank Contractor Recertification 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…

  • Underground Storage Tank Owner/Operator Training & Registration
    Permit Guide

    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…

  • Requirements for Installing New Underground Storage Tanks
    Permit Guide

    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. Will…

  • Petroleum Storage Tank Programs Related Topics
    Permit Guide

    End of the Storage Tank Section Next Up? Drinking Water You have completed the Petroleum Storage Tank Programs section of the Permit Wizard process. If you have not received an answer to all of your storage tank questions, or if you still have concerns or additional questions, contact the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (801) 536-4100.…

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