UST Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) established by Congress in 1984, wrote and published regulations that require owners/operators of underground storage tanks to prevent, detect, and clean up releases. In 1996 Rhode Island became one of 31 states in the country approved by the EPA to manage its own underground storage tank management and clean-up program, and has currently completed 864 cleanups.

To learn more about the federal regulations and standards visit the US Environmental Agency website.

• Definitions
• Purpose and Scope
• Review Board
• Description of Procedures
• Administration
• Notification to Potentially Eligible Claimants
• Record Keeping
• Application and Reimbursement Procedures
• Reimbursement Procedures
• Reimbursement for Third-Party Claims
• Eligibility Requirements
• Eligible Costs
• Reconsideration/Hearing Procedure
• Claims Arising Prior to the Effective Date of These Regulations
• Severability Clause