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Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Underground Storage Tanks: Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements [9 VAC 25 ‑ 580]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes design, construction, installation and general operating requirements for underground storage tanks. Establishes notification, release reporting, investigation, response and corrective action requirements when leaks occur and addresses tank closures and out of service tanks.
State Authority Sections 62-1.44.15 (10 ), 62.1-44.44.34 :8-9 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, Subtitle I

40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 280 and 281
Periodic Review Note result of 2023 periodic review was to retain as is
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

To establish procedures and requirements for design, construction, installation and general operation to ensure a minimum number of future tank leaks will affect human health and the environment.

To establish procedures and requirements for release reporting, investigation and response and corrective action to provide for efficient cleanups when leaks occur.
Meetings See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Russell P. Ellison 
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: russell.ellison@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)659-2670    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Final Exempt CH 580 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2022.
Amendments required by changes made to the federal UST regulation, 40CFR280
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2018.
Incorporation of Requirements of Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/15/2010.
Amendment to the UST Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/24/2004.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment Regarding Operator Training for Owners and Operators

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/21/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/25/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/1/2001 Agency Completed Amend