Underground Storage Tanks Program

Underground Storage Tank (UST) Decommissioning and Change in Service

Notification Requirements Summary

• STEP 1: UST Decommissioning/Change-in-Service 30-DAY NOTICE Form
  MUST be submitted to your local DEQ regional office a minimum of 30 DAYS BEFORE STARTING any decommissioning work.
• STEP 2: Telephone Notification Before Starting Decommissioning Work
  MUST call your local DEQ regional office 3 DAYS BEFORE STARTING any decommissioning work.
• STEP 3: UST Decommissioning Checklist and Site Assessment Report
  MUST be submitted to your local DEQ regional office WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION of the decommissioning or change-in-service.

NOTE: DECOMMISSIONING IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL FORMS ARE RECEIVED AT YOUR LOCAL DEQ REGIONAL OFFICE:

• Forms
  • UST Decommissioning/Change-in-Service 30-Day Notice
  • UST Decommissioning Checklist and Site Assessment Report

THE TANK STATUS WILL REMAIN ACTIVE AND
THE ANNUAL $135 UST PERMIT FEE MUST BE PAID UNTIL BOTH FORMS ARE RECEIVED.

Submit both forms to your DEQ regional office.

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