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Compliance Section
Comments and Questions All questions and comments about this page may be directed to David Wilson ([email protected]).
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Lists: Underground Storage Tanks Branch
Read about the Underground Storage Tank Lists.
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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 ([email protected]).
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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…
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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.…
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Environmental Assurance Program
The purpose of the Environmental Assurance Program (EAP) is to ensure that Petroleum Storage Tanks (PSTs) are managed in accordance with federal and State laws and regulations. Leaking PSTs (LPSTs) can contaminate soil and groundwater, and groundwater accounts for about 96 percent of Utah’s drinking water. In addition, toxic and potentially explosive petroleum vapors can…
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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…
