Department of Environmental Quality

Category: Underground Storage Tanks

  • 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 (mpecorelli@utah.gov).

  • 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.…

  • 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.

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