Underground Storage Tank Program
Operations, Maintenance and Inspections

General Information

•UST Inspection List for 2009.  View the facilities that will be inspected this year.  You can see a list by Facility ID, Facility Name, Town, or Owner Name.

•General Requirements for Aboveground and Underground Storage Tanks- Find out what rules and regulations apply to your tank

• Listing of Permitted USTs - A list of all Category One tanks permitted in Vermont.

• Listing of Registered USTs - A list of all tanks registered in Vermont.

• Public Record Posting: 2008/2009 UST Summary Information - A summary of the UST population and activity in Vermont

• Installation checklist for Tanks or Piping - For UST contractors to complete and submit if you are replacing or installing a new tank and/or piping

Operating and Maintaining Your Tank—Handbooks and forms to help you stay in compliance

•Weekly Electronic Leak Detection Monitoring Log--If you have double-walled tanks/piping, you may use this form to document your weekly tank and piping electronic interstitial monitoring.

•Weekly Manual Leak Detection Monitoring Log--If you have double-walled tanks/piping, you may use this form to document your weekly tank and piping manual interstitial monitoring.

• Weekly Tank Leak Test Monitoring Log--If you have single-walled tanks, you may use this form to document your weekly tank leak test results.

• Tank Leak Detection Fact Sheet--Everything you need to know about properly monitoring your tanks for a leak

• Leak Detection Check-Up--If you have a Veeder-Root electronic monitoring system, print this helpful reminder and post it near your machine.

• Doing Inventory Control Right - EPA document

• UST Operation and Maintenance Manual (ERP workbook) - A reference for the general operation and maintenance of UST system and for self-certification (Same as ERP workbook)

• Notice of Alleged Violation (NOAV) Response Form (PDF) - Use this form to respond to an NOAV.

Tank Professionals and Courses—Look here to find a class, contractor or consultant

•List of Contractors - For UST repairs, installation, and removal.

• List of Cathodic Protection Contractors

• List of Environmental Consultants

•Steel Tank Institute List of Courses- NEW! Includes Cathodic Protection Certification classes

Tank Closure and Removal Information

•Permanent Closure Form - NEW!  Complete form on your computer, then print and sign!  Download this form and submit it to the UST Program when removing a UST.

• Procedures for Reimbursement from the Petroleum Cleanup Fund

•Removing Your Farm or Residential Underground Tank - What you must and should do when removing your tank.

• Underground Heating Oil Tank Removal - A Homeowner's Guide - Considering what to do with your heating oil tank? Here are some frequently asked questions

• UST Closure and Site Assessment Requirements - Guidance for complying with State regulations on tank closure and site assessment.

• UST Loans - Information on loans for removing, installing, and upgrading USTs

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