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This form is used to determine the category of an applicant for the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Clean-Up Program, which is essential for processing applications and ensuring compliance with

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How to fill out UST Petroleum Clean-Up Program Applicant Category Determination

1. Gather required documentation: Collect information such as site plans, ownership details, and previous assessments related to the UST.
2. Determine eligibility: Review the criteria outlined by the UST Petroleum Clean-Up Program to ensure your situation qualifies.
3. Complete the application form: Fill in all necessary fields accurately, including personal and property information.
4. Provide additional details: Answer specific questions about the nature of the contamination and the status of the UST.
5. Submit the application: Ensure all parts are completed and then submit the application as per the program's submission guidelines.
6. Keep copies: Retain a copy of the submitted application and any supporting documents for your records.

Who needs UST Petroleum Clean-Up Program Applicant Category Determination?

1. Property owners with a registered underground storage tank (UST) that has been involved in a petroleum leak or spill.
2. Businesses that operate fueling stations or similar facilities that require compliance with environmental safety regulations.
3. Developers or contractors managing properties with historical USTs that need cleanup assessment and assistance.

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How to test an underground oil tank for leaks?

Gas station operators test underground tanks by dropping a long rod with graduations on it to the bottom of the tank and taking a reading each day at the level where the rod is wet, indicating the top of the liquid level in the tank.

How do you know that if the UST is leaking, what is some of the evidence?

Suspected releases include: Unusual operating conditions observed by owners and operators (such as the erratic behavior of product dispensing equipment, the sudden loss of product from the UST system, an unexplained presence of water in the tank, or liquid in the interstitial space of secondarily contained systems).

Who is responsible for notifying the state agency of a transfer of UST ownership?

When And Who To Notify? Any owner or operator who assumes ownership of a regulated UST system must submit this notification form to the implementing agency within 30 days of assuming such ownership. What Tanks Are Excluded From Notification (see § 280.10 and § 280.12)?

What happens if underground storage tanks leak?

Toxins that leak from a UST can quickly move through the soil, pollute groundwater, and spread to other resources. Even small leaks can have significant effects on the environment. Contamination of soil and groundwater can be damaging to vegetation growth and cause a wide range of health concerns if humans are exposed.

How much does the cleanup of UST cost?

The cost of cleanup depends on a variety of factors, including the extent of contamination and state cleanup standards. The average cleanup is estimated to cost $154,000. If only a small amount of soil needs to be removed or treated, cleanup costs may be as low as $10,000.

How to detect leakage in an underground water tank?

THE 7 METHODS FOR RELEASE DETECTION Automatic Tank Gauging. Monitoring for Vapor in the Soil. Monitoring for Contamination in Groundwater. Interstitial Monitoring. Statistical Inventory Reconciliation [SIR] Weekly Manual Tank Gauging. Annual Tank Tightness Testing and either Daily Inventory Control or Manual Tank Gauging.

How do you know if an UST is leaking?

4 Signs of a Leaking UST Product can be smelled or is visible on water near facility. Neighbors complain of vapors in their basements or about water tasting/smelling of petroleum. Slow dispensing or erratic equipment behavior reported. Leak detection monitor results indicates lost product.

What is your UST?

An underground storage tank (UST) is defined by law as "any one or combination of tanks, including pipes connected thereto, that is used for the storage of hazardous substances and that is substantially or totally beneath the surface of the ground" (certain exceptions apply).

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What is UST Petroleum Clean-Up Program Applicant Category Determination?

The UST Petroleum Clean-Up Program Applicant Category Determination is a process to classify applicants based on their eligibility and the nature of contamination related to underground storage tanks (USTs).

Who is required to file UST Petroleum Clean-Up Program Applicant Category Determination?

Owners and operators of underground storage tanks that have had a petroleum release or anyone seeking funding for clean-up activities related to UST contamination are required to file this determination.

How to fill out UST Petroleum Clean-Up Program Applicant Category Determination?

To fill out the determination, applicants need to provide information about the UST site, the nature of the release, ownership details, and other pertinent information as outlined in the program's guidelines.

What is the purpose of UST Petroleum Clean-Up Program Applicant Category Determination?

The purpose of the determination is to assess the eligibility of applicants for funding and to categorize the types of clean-up activities that may be necessary for impacted sites.

What information must be reported on UST Petroleum Clean-Up Program Applicant Category Determination?

Applicants must report details including the site's location, tank information, nature and extent of contamination, responsible parties, and any previous corrective actions taken.