Category: Environmental Response and Remediation

  • Lists: Underground Storage Tanks Branch

    Read about the Underground Storage Tank Lists.

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

    Reporting a Release from Underground Storage Tanks 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 as Possible Information Needed as…

  • Remediation and Abatement

    This page contains links to various remediation documents and their descriptions. Cleanup Levels Investigation Corrective Action Other Programs Comments and Questions All questions and comments may be directed to Michael Pecorelli (mpecorelli@utah.gov).

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

    The 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 resources.…

  • Consultant Certification:
    (UST)

    Initial Certification Application and Fees (UAC R311-201-3) Utah UST Consultant Application (15 KB) must be completed and submitted to the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) for approval no later than ten working days prior to the day of the exam. Each applicant must pay an application and certification fee of $225.00 for a two-year…

  • Contractor Certification Program:
    (UST)

    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 Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) approved course or equivalent. Those whose certification has been expired for more than two years must…

  • Red Tag Program

    Beginning in 2013, 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 large red “delivery prohibition” tags are placed on tanks that are not eligible to receive deliveries. These are tanks whose certificate of compliance has lapsed…

  • 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

    “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 can stall economic growth due to fear of liability or a lack of funding to investigate or cleanup. There are several types of brownfields depending on…

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

    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 shall have three classes of operators: A, B, and C. As of April 25th, 2024, UST Training, Inc. will provide in…

  • Leaking Petroleum Storage Tanks (LPST) Program

  • 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

    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

    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 Resources

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