Category: Underground Storage Tanks

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Underground Storage Tank Permits

    Underground storage tank owners and operators must register all tanks with the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation. Petroleum tanks must have a Certificate of Compliance. Permanent tank closure requires prior Closure Plan approval. Companies installing new tanks must have an installation permit. Certification also is required for individuals who work on underground storage…

  • Utah Tank Fees Summary

    Details about Utah Petroleum Storage Tank fees (Division of Environmental Response and Remediation). Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Notification Fee Registration Fees (Starting July 1, 2024) Due annually July 1 or before a Certificate of Compliance can be issued for new, lapsed, or revoked facilities. PST Fund Fees For Facilities on the PST Fund Due annually…

  • Record Search Tools

    Utah DEQ record search tools and options administered by the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation. Report Mapping Related Inaccuracies Michelle Horning, Environmental Scientist/GIS Specialist Accessing to DEQ Records Contact Jennifer Nelson Note: Not all records are available for review electronically.

  • UST Issues Email Alerts Sign Up

    Issues Alerts The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is sponsoring an electronic mail server, known as a List Server or Listserv, for UST Issues in Utah. This service uses email systems to distribute messages to all members of the list. Joining or subscribing to the list, as well as unsubscribing, is the responsibility of each…

  • Assessment Grant Funding: Petroleum Storage Tank Branch

    Persons interested in having their property assessed using available petroleum brownfields grant monies will work with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to determine if their site is eligible for funding assistance. The following criteria will be used to determine site eligibility: If you are interested in more information about the potential uses of…

  • Petroleum Storage Tank Branch

    Jump to: Attention: APST Regulation Begins July 2021 The Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) began regulating Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks (APSTs) starting July 1, 2021. News and Announcements PST Program The Utah State Program to Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Program is a branch of the Department of Environmental Quality. The primary goal of the UST…

  • Compliance Section

    Comments and Questions All questions and comments about this page may be directed to David Wilson ([email protected]).

  • Owner and Operator Exam Dates and Times: Owner/Operator Training and Registration Program: UST

    Utah Underground Storage Tank (UST) Owner and Operator Exam Dates and Times summarized by the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR). You must complete a Approved Operator Training Course prior to taking the UST Owner/Operator exam. The State may administer the exam at the conclusion of the training course. Contact the course instructor for…

  • Testing Requirements: Owner/Operator Testing Requirements and Application Process UST

    Utah Underground Storage Tank (UST) Owner and Operator Exam Requirements and Application Process summary compiled by the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation. All students taking the Owner/Operator exam must register with DERR at least one week prior to taking the exam. This includes exams taken with A and B Operator Training Courses. The A…

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