Category: Environmental Response and Remediation

  • Releases from Underground Storage Tanks Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) Program

    How to report releases from Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) in Utah. Information Requested Some of the information may not be known, this is common. The person taking the phone call at the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) will assist you with any questions you have. DERR (801) 536-4100. Information Needed as Complete…

  • UST Remediation and Abatement

    Various Underground Storage Tank (UST) Remediation documents compiled by the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR). Cleanup Levels Investigation Corrective Action Other Programs Comments and Questions All UST Remediation questions and comments may be directed to Michael Pecorelli ([email protected]).

  • Releases from Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs) and Underground Heating Oil Tanks (UHOTs): Leaking Petroleum Storage Tanks (LPST) Program

    The Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) has entered into an agreement with the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) to assume oversight of petroleum releases from above ground storage tanks (ASTs) and underground heating oil tanks (UHOTs). This agreement consolidates and clarifies the roles of each Division, making more efficient use of State…

  • Consultant Certification (UST)

    Underground Storage Tank (UST) Consultant Certification instructions administered by the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR). Initial Certification Application and Fees (UAC R311-201-3) day of the exam. Each applicant must pay an application and certification fee of $225.00 for a two-year certification period. The required fee shall accompany the application. Eligibility for Initial…

  • Contractor Certification Program (UST)

    Underground Storage Tank (UST) Contractor Certification instructions administered by the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR). UST Rules R311-201 requires individuals working on Underground Storage Tank systems to be certified by DERR. Applicants for first time Certification for Groundwater/Soil Sampler, UST Remover, and UST Installer must attend a DERR approved course or equivalent.…

  • Red Tag Program (UST)

    Beginning in 2013, the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) discontinued issuing tags to be placed on underground petroleum storage tanks to show they are eligible to receive deliveries of fuel or other regulated substances. Now a large “delivery prohibition” red tag is placed on tanks that are not eligible to receive deliveries.…

  • Environmental Assurance Program

    The purpose of the Environmental Assurance Program (EAP) is to ensure that Petroleum Storage Tanks (PSTs) are managed in accordance with federal and State laws and regulations. Leaking PSTs (LPSTs) can contaminate soil and groundwater, and groundwater accounts for about 96 percent of Utah’s drinking water. In addition, toxic and potentially explosive petroleum vapors can…

  • Petroleum Brownfields Program

    A petroleum brownfield is a type of brownfield where the contaminant is petroleum. Sources of petroleum contamination can include underground storage tanks and aboveground storage tanks. “Brownfields” is the term used to describe property where reuse or redevelopment is complicated due to known or perceived environmental contamination. These properties are often difficult to revitalize, which…

  • Class A and B Operators Registration Program: (UST)

    Utah Underground Storage Tank (UST) Class A and B Operators Registration administered by the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR). To meet the Operator Training requirement of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, each UST facility shall, by January 1, 2012, have UST facility operators that are trained and registered with DERR/UST. Each facility…

  • Leaking Petroleum Storage Tanks (LPST) Program

    Utah Leaking Petroleum Storage Tanks (LPST) Program resources compiled by the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation.

  • Defense Environmental Restoration Program Sites: Superfund Program

    The Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) was established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to address contamination from past DoD operations and restore land to useable conditions at active installations, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), and Base Realignment and Closure locations.

  • A Little Detective Work: Investigating Sites for Contamination

    The CERCLA Branch in the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) performs site investigations of potentially contaminated sites within the State of Utah to determine whether or not they pose a threat to human health and the environment and should be included on the federal Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).

  • Current Activity: Environmental Response and Remediation Laws and Rules

    Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) Laws and Rules Current Activity. EPA Laws and Rules Other Related Laws and Rules

  • 2014 Underground Storage Tanks Proposed Changes:
    Environmental Response and Remediation Laws and Rules

    Proposed Amendments to Utah Administrative Code R311:Underground Storage Tank Rules The Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) is proposing changes to the Utah Underground Storage Tank (UST) rules to implement changes made to the Utah UST Act by the 2014 Utah legislature (HB 138), and make other changes to clarify the rules and address…

  • Decontamination Act: Environmental Response and Remediation Laws and Rules

    Decontamination Act overview compiled by the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation. Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 9—Illegal Drug Operations Site Reporting and Decontamination Act General Description This bill provides procedures for local health departments regarding property contaminated by illegal drug operations and addresses decontamination of property exposed to methamphetamine. Highlighted Provisions Online Methamphetamine…

  • Decontamination Standards: Environmental Response and Remediation Laws and Rules

    Illegal Drug Operations Decontamination Standards overview compiled by the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation. R392-600, Illegal Drug Operations Decontamination Standards This rule establishes pre-assessment requirements, sampling and decontamination methodologies, decontamination standards, and final report requirements for property exposed to methamphetamine. For further information, please contact the Utah Department of Health at (801) 538-6191. Online…

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