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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
- Utah Tank News (Winter 2025)
- Official Public Comment period on PST Rule (6/1/2024 – 7/1/2024)
- Updated Utah Storage Tank Rules (9/13/2021)
- Underground Storage Tank Act, updated May 5th, 2021 as amended by SB40
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 Program is to protect human health and the environment from leaking underground storage tanks (LUST). The UST staff oversees: UST notification, installation, inspection, removal, and compliance with State and Federal regulations concerning UST release prevention and remediation.
As a result of a federal mandate, the State of Utah amended the Solid and Hazardous Waste Act in 1986 which established the Utah UST Program. In 1989, the Underground Storage Tank Act was enacted; it details the duties and responsibilities of the Director of the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR), the Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board, and the Utah UST Program Authority. The act established the Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Fund and provides certain requirements for UST owners and operators.

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 144840
Salt Lake City, Utah
84114-4840
(801) 536-4100
Fax: (801) 359-8853
Environmental Incidents
24 Hour Phone Number
(801) 536-4123
Location
Multi Agency
State Office Building
195 North 1950 West
(First Floor)
Salt Lake City, Utah
84116
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Learn more about ASTs and USTs
April 2025 Tank Tip
Petroleum Storage Tanks Amendments 2025
On February 27, 2025, Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox signed H.B. 18 Petroleum Storage Tank Amendments which was passed in the 2025 legislative session. These changes were the first to be made to the Petroleum Storage Tank Act since the addition of aboveground petroleum storage tanks (APST) regulations in the 2021 legislative session. Changes include:
- New owners/operators of APSTs must notify the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) no later than 30 days after change occurs.
- An owner/operator must register APSTs with DERR at least 30 days before an installation.
- A petroleum storage tank installation company must now obtain an install permit for all PST installations at least 30 days before the install, including APSTs and pay fees at least 30-days before the install begins.
- An Owner/Operator of both APSTs & USTs can now get a loan to upgrade, replace or permanently close a PST.
These changes are effective May 7, 2025. The Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) is currently drafting changes to R311, the Utah Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) rules to address these statutory changes. If you have any questions please contact David Wilson at (801) 536-4100.
Quick Links
- Accessing the Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Fund
- Newsletter: Utah Tank News
- PST Fund Financial Viability Study
A financial viability study of the Petroleum Storage Tank Trust Fund. - Reporting a Release From Underground Storage Tanks (Spills)
- Reporting Spills
Online form. - Summary Information on USTs
Utah’s summary information; required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Grant Guidelines. Updated December 9, 2024. - UST and LUST Files
A stepwise search of records that are available electronically. Not all UST/LUST records are currently available. (Disclaimer) - Tank Fees: Summary | Payment
Pay fees online, plus information on registration, PST Fund, Red Tag, and other tank fees. - UST Compliance Report
Utah’s government owned; required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Grant Guidelines. - UST Issues Email Alerts Sign Up
Be personally notified when important issues arise concerning Underground Storage Tank owners, operators, and contractors. - UST Priority Assessment Tool
Currently, sites with the highest priority assessment are inspected more frequently. See how upgrades to your facility will affect its assessment.