California to Update Underground Storage Tank Program

If and when the State Water Board’s proposal is finalized, California’s State requirements will be “at least as stringent” as the Federal regulations. California’s UST rules reside at 23 CCR, Chapter 16, Division 3. California must adopt the more-stringent elements of the Federal UST requirements in order to maintain authorization and funding for the state program.
Get familiar with EPA’s updated UST program with the new Underground Storage Tanks online course designed specifically for professionals who manage UST compliance and now up to date with EPA’s latest 40 CFR 280 updates.
2015 EPA UST Program Updates

- New operation and maintenance requirements for UST systems.
- New training requirements for UST operators.
- Secondary containment requirements for new and replaced tanks and piping.
- New release prevention and detection technologies.
- Updates to the State approval program to incorporate the other changes.
Previously Excluded USTs Now Covered
Under the revised UST program, some tanks previously deferred from regulation are no longer excluded and, as of October 2018, will be subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 280.No-longer-deferred-tanks include:
- USTs for emergency power generators.
- Airport hydrant fuel distribution systems.
- Field-constructed tanks.
Read more about the updates to the Federal UST program here.
See documentation of California’s State Water Board decision to adopt the updates to the Federal UST program here.
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