Category: Environmental Response and Remediation

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

    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…

  • 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…

  • Proposed Changes to R311,
    Underground Storage Tank Rules

    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,…

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

    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.

  • Forms

    Compliance/Notification Testing Forms Certification & Registration Forms

  • UST 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 in Utah. Installing USTs How to install underground storage tanks in Utah. Lists…

  • PST Branch Contacts

    Find who to contact with your PST and LPST questions. Release Prevention and Compliance Section Morgan Atkinson – Section Managermpatkinson@utah.gov(801) 979-2512 Gary Harrisgaharris@utah.gov(385) 251-1756 Phillip Lundellpklundell@utah.gov(801) 230-9116 Melissa Ottleymottley@utah.gov(385) 251-0937 Laura Purduelperdue@utah.gov(256) 656-2847 DeAnn Rasmussendarasmussen@utah.gov(385) 251-0936 Rick Saathoffrsaathoff@utah.gov(385) 251-1382 Kim Viehwegkviehweg@utah.gov(385) 251-0894 Sean Warnersdwarner@utah.gov(385) 251-1036 David Wilsondjwilson@utah.gov(385) 251-0893 Environmental Assurance Program Cleanup Section Mike Pecorelli…

  • Above Ground Storage Tanks
    Permit Guide

    Related Links 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…

  • Underground Storage Tank Contractor Certification
    Permit Guide

    Related Links 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…

  • Initial Underground Storage Tank Contractor Certification
    Permit Guide

    Related Links 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…

  • Underground Storage Tank Contractor Recertification
    Permit Guide

    Related Links 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…

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

    Related Links 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…

  • Requirements for Installing New Underground Storage Tanks
    Permit Guide

    Related Links 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 you be installing an underground storage tank at your facility? YES: Download…

  • Petroleum Storage Tank Programs Related Topics
    Permit Guide

    Related Links 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…

  • Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
    Permit Guide

    Related Links 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: EPCRA uses several standards defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to establish reporting thresholds under the hazardous chemical inventory reporting…

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