Out of sight, out of mind. The old adage reminds us that ignorance is bliss. Luckily for Utah residents, the engineers and scientists at DEQ’s Division of Environmental Response and Remediation are not ignorant of one important out-of-sight risk—underground storage tanks.
Read MoreCertified UST Contractors Individuals and companies certified by DERR to perform specific work on Underground Storage Tanks. Certificate of Compliance Owners and operators of regulated petroleum underground storage tanks must qualify their tanks to receive a Certificate of Compliance. Certification Manuals Study guides and reference material for the UST certification program. Certification Program: UST Who …
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Read MoreThis page contains links to various remediation documents and their descriptions. Consultants Certification Manual (4MB) (2009) Cleanup Levels Analytical Methods (55 KB) (7/13) To be used when sampling at Underground Storage Tank sites. Summary of Groundwater and Soil Cleanup Screening Levels (14 KB) (05/16/06) Cleanup screening level information for soil and groundwater samples dated November 1, 2005; became …
Read MoreThe 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. …
Read MoreJump to: Comments Contacts Forms Requirements Contacts Initial Certification Chelsea Qualls For more information on initial certification for UST installers and removers. ECI (801) 885-3838 Initial groundwater and soil sampler certification. See also: Certification Courses and Testing Information and exam schedule for certification. Certification Lists Lists of those certified by DERR to perform work related …
Read MoreJump to: Comments and Questions Requirements for Owner/Operators of UST Systems Underground Storage Tanks: Description UST Program: Utah UST Regulations: Accomplishments UST Releases (Leaks) The Utah State Underground Storage Tank Program is a regulatory branch of the Department of Environmental Quality. Its primary goal is to protect human health and the environment from leaking underground …
Read MoreJump to: Fraudulent Use of the State PST Fund The purpose of the Utah Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program is to ensure that Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) containing petroleum products are managed in accordance with federal and State laws and regulations. Leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) can contaminate soil and groundwater, and groundwater accounts for …
Read MoreJump to: Highlights of past petroleum brownfields assessments completed by UDEQ 2013 2012 2010 2008 2005 2002 2001 2000 1999 “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 …
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