DEQ has developed draft implementation guidance for changes to the Underground Storage Tanks (USTs): Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements (9VAC25-580 et seq.) that became effective on January 1, 2018. This draft guidance only covers requirements that UST tank owners and operators must comply with starting January 1, 2018.
The draft guidance can be found at: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Portals/0/DEQ/Land/Tanks/draft2018USTguidance.pdf?ver=2018-01-11-123255-530
DEQ is accepting written comment on this draft guidance until Friday, February 9, 2018. Comments may be submitted to: tank@deq.virginia.gov ; or Virginia DEQ; Office of Spill Response and Remediation, Attn: Renee Hooper; PO Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218; or by FAX: 804-698-4266.
Additional changes to the regulation require UST owners/operators to demonstrate compliance with certain requirements by January 1, 2021. The implementation guidance for these "2021" requirements is currently under development and comments are not being solicited on requirements pertaining to the January 1, 2021 compliance date.
Name / Title: | Renee Hooper / Office of Spill Response and Remediation |
Address: |
P O Box 1105 Richmond, 23218 |
Email Address: | tanks@deq.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)698-4018 FAX: (804)698-4266 TDD: ()- |