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Publications about the 2015 UST Regulation

Based on the final 2015 UST regulation, EPA developed these plain language documents to help states, territories, tribes, and the regulated community meet the 2015 requirements. 

  • Implementation Time Frames for 2015 Underground Storage Tank Requirements  (EPA-510-F-15-001). September 2015.
  • Musts for USTs (EPA-510-K-15-001). November 2015.
  • Operating and Maintaining Underground Storage Tank Systems (EPA 510-K-16-001). February 2016.
  • Release Detection for Underground Storage Tanks and Piping:  Straight Talk on Tanks  (EPA 510-K-16-003).  May 2016.
  • Requirements for Field-Constructed Tanks and Airport Hydrant Systems (EPA 510-K-16-002). April 2016.
  • UST System Compatibility with Biofuels (EPA-510-K-15-002). November 2015.
  • UST System Compatibility with Petroleum-Biofuel Blends:  A Brief Guide to the 2015 Federal UST Regulations for Owners and Operators of USTs Located on Tribal Lands (EPA-510-F-15-002).  September 2015.

See EPA UST publications web page for more documents about underground storage tanks.  

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Last updated on March 28, 2022