Department Of Ecology Underground Storage Tanks

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Department of ecology underground storage tanks. We conduct compliance inspections and provide technical assistance to help tank owners prevent leaks and spills. Every year just over 3 billion gallons of fuel are stored underground. 1 2018 to sept. We have new requirements under the federal energy policy act to develop an underground storage tank ust operator training program.

The following sources explain the procedures and required forms. Box 47655 olympia wa 98504 7655. Box 47655 olympia wa 98504 7655. Site check and site assessments.

To make searching easier the lists are now combined and a site active filter is. Federal register 40 cfr part 281 epa approval of a state program means that requirements in the state s laws and regulations are in effect rather than the federal requirements. Regulations permits guidance technical assistance underground storage tank checklists forms. Over 7 000 of those sites have been cleaned up and 200 to 300 new sites are reported every year.

Underground storage tank checklists forms. Environmental protection agency officially reauthorized oregon s underground storage tank program on sept. The mission of the department of ecology is to protect preserve and enhance washington s environment. If you are purchasing a property with existing underground tanks you must file a change of ownership for the tanks.

Our underground storage tank ust program is one of the largest pollution prevention programs at ecology. Guidance technical assistance. To help us meet that goal please consider the environment before you print or request a copy. Requirements for temporarily closing tanks.

New owner required forms. A b and c operator. The regulated usts all active inactive facilities list shows all underground storage tanks ust at regulated facilities in washington state. 24 2019 as published in the federal register.

In washington state we ve identified over 13 000 contaminated sites in need of cleanup. Tank owners operators must sign the form and submit a copy to ecology within 30 days of test date. Search for a regulated underground storage tank facility learn more about the underground storage tank program the data displayed on this page is for federal fiscal year 2019 oct. All forms checklists and reports must be submitted to.

Previously this list was separated into active facilities and inactive facilities due to the size of the list. We revised the state s ust rule chapter 173 360a wac to include these based on their duties at an ust facility personnel will be designated as one or more of three operator classes.