Category: Underground Storage Tanks

  • 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…

  • 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. Testing Location Utah DEQ/DERR195 North 1950 West, 1st Floor, Salt Lake…

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