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Class C Operator Training Options: Owner/Operator Training and Registration Program
(UST)Approval by the State of Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation is required for only the Class A and B Operator training courses. Class C Operators are designated by a Class B Operator and are registered by identification on a list maintained by the Class B Operator, indicating the date of training and the…
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Testing Requirements: Owner/Operator Approved Training Courses: (UST)
Utah UST Owner/Operator Approved Training Courses: The A and B Operator Training Courses listed below are approved by DERR for both A and B Operator Registration. Indicate on the application if you are registering for Class A, Class B, or both. The responsibilities of the Class A and B Operators are similar, but there are…
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PST Compliance Inspections
What You Need To Do To Have a Successful Inspection Preparing for PST compliance inspections can be a headache if you don’t have all your paperwork in order. Here is a breakdown of the records you should have available for the inspector upon arrival. It is recommended to keep all these records on-site and in…
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Closing Underground Storage Tanks in Utah (UST)
Tank Closure Closing Underground Storage Tanks (UST) in Utah is one way to help protect public health and the environment from the threats posed by older USTs. There are two types of closures: temporary and permanent. Temporary Closure Temporarily closing your USTs may be a good option if you own USTs that are only in…
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Closure Plan Requirements (UST)
R311-204, Utah Administrative Code (U.A.C.), requires Underground Storage Tank (UST) owners and operators to submit a Closure Plan outlining the details of the UST closure to the Executive Secretary of the Utah Waste Management and Radiation Control Board. Completed Closure Plan The Owners and Operators (O/O) must submit to the Division of Environmental Response and…
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Certification Manuals: Certification Program
(UST)Underground Storage Tank (UST) certification manuals, guides, and reference documents list compiled by the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR). The UST Certification Requirements and Rules contain the most recent versions of rules and regulations and should be used to study for all certification exams. Tank Installers should use the rules manual and…
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Recertification Exams: Certification Program (UST)
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Recertification Exam explanation provided by the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR). Applicants for first time Certification for Groundwater/Soil Sampler, UST Remover, and UST Installer must attend a DERR approved course. Those whose certification has been expired for more than two years must take a DERR approved course. For…
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Certificate of Compliance for Underground Storage Tanks
Requirements The Utah Underground Storage Tank (UST) Act requires that owners and operators of regulated petroleum USTs qualify their tanks for and receive a Certificate of Compliance, and keep the USTs in substantial compliance with all UST rules and regulations. It is a violation of the UST Act to operate these USTs without a Certificate…
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Eligibility: Certification Program (UST)
UST Installer Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation Underground Storage Tank (UST) certification eligibility: Rules and requirements for installers include the following items. See the full document for details. Financial Assurance An applicant or the applicant’s employer shall have insurance, surety bonds, liquid company assets, or other appropriate kinds of financial assurance. ($250,000) Training…
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Certification Courses and Testing: Certification Program (UST)
All initial and renewal UST certification testing will be conducted by appointment only at the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation office located at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City. You must submit an application, supporting documents and certification fee five business days prior to taking the exam, not the day of testing.…
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Certified UST Contractors
Underground storage tank contractors: Individuals and companies certified by the State of Utah Division of Environmental Response to perform specific work related to Underground Storage Tanks. These lists are in no way an endorsement.
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One Time Drop Letter for Tank and Line Tightness Testing (UST)
Before an Underground Storage Tank (UST) can receive a Certificate of Compliance, the integrity of the tank and associated piping must be evaluated through a tank and line tightness test. To receive fuel for the test, the owner or installer must contact the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) for authorization of a…
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Installing Underground Storage Tanks
What do I need to know about Installing Underground Storage Tanks (UST) in Utah? As the owner/operator of an underground storage tank, you have the legal responsibility for that tank. Therefore, you should understand as much as possible about the installation and operation. If you don’t understand your tank system, ask! Observe as much of…
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Summary of UST Operator Requirements: Owner/Operator Training and Registration Program: (UST)
The latest rules for Utah Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator Training became effective on August 18, 2009. These rules created a training and registration program for underground storage tank operators, as required by the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005. Following is a summary of UST operator requirements rule changes. Final Rules This rule requires…
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Lists: Underground Storage Tanks Branch
Read about the Underground Storage Tank Lists.
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Releases from Underground Storage Tanks Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) Program
How to report releases from Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) in Utah. Reporting a Release from Leaking 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…
