Underground Storage Tanks

The links below direct you to resources on preventing releases from UST systems:

• Preventing UST Releases - This presents an overview of the release prevention requirements.
• Meeting UST System Requirements - Understanding the UST regulations and meeting their requirements can help prevent leaking UST systems.
• Detecting UST Releases - This presents an overview of release detection (often called leak detection) requirements.
• Financial Responsibility For Owners And Operators - Owners and operators of USTs must show they have the financial resources to clean up an UST site, correct environmental damage, and compensate third parties for injury.
• Closing USTs - UST systems in use after 1998 must meet closure requirements when an owner or operator decides to close the UST system.
• Requirements For Hazardous Substance USTs - UST systems that store hazardous substances are subject to the same requirements as petroleum UST systems but must have secondary containment.
• Operating And Maintaining UST Systems - The UST regulations need to be met continuously over time to make sure that each operating day the UST system meets regulatory requirements that prevent leaks.
• Compliance Help - The resources on this Web page can help UST system owners and operators check their facilities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements that safeguard human health and the environment.
• Laws, Regulations, And Policies Pertaining To USTs - This links to the laws, regulations, policies, and guidance regarding USTs.
• Enforcement - Links to information about enforcement of the UST program.
• Frequently Asked Questions - This presents questions and answers about underground storage tanks.

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