Resources for underground storage tank owners & operators

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Proper underground storage tank (UST) operation & maintenance can help prevent leaks, which protects the environment and the value of your property. Operators must be certified through an Ecology-approved training program. Ecology inspects tanks every three years.

Be sure to check with the city and county authorities where your tank is located to find out if there are other requirements for your USTs.

New owner, new tank

Tank closures

Operator certification

Quick stop for UST forms, checklists, and guidance

Forms to submit to Ecology

Forms and checklists to keep on site

Did your tank leak or spill?

Tell the Ecology office in your region within 24 hours. Then follow the instructions in What to do if you find a leak or spill from your underground storage tank.

Annual tank fees

Tank fees are paid to Department of Revenue as an endorsement on the business license fee. The fee for each tank is:

$204.13 beginning July 1, 2022
2022 fee increase focus sheet
$216.09 beginning July 1, 2023
2023 fee increase focus sheet

Translated content

알림: 석유지하 탱크와 기후변화
Focus on Preparing for an UST Inspection: 지하 저장탱크 감사 에 대한 준비
주 환경부는 등록이 되어있는 모든 지하저장탱크의 규정 준수 여부를 감사하는 권한이 있다.
Focus on UST Operator Training: 지하 탱크 관리자를 위한 교육지침
지하 탱크 관리자 교육이 무었이며, 누가 이수하여야 하는가? 2005년 미의회가 발안, 전임 대통령 부시가 서명한 에너지법에 근거하여, 연방 그리고 각 주정부는 석유지하탱크에 관해 새로운 규제를 시행하고있다. 그중 하나가 모든 각주마다 지하탱크 운영자에게 요구되는 교육방안 개발이다. 가장 중요한 사항은 2012년 12월 31일까지 모든 탱크 관리인은 관련 교육과 확인인증을 받아야 한다는것이다.

We offer free language services about our programs and services for people whose primary language is not English. We can provide written information in your preferred language and interpreters in person or over the telephone.

Contact our Language Access team: civilrights@ecy.wa.gov

Contact information

Steve Jarrett
UST coordinator
steven.jarrett@ecy.wa.gov
564-669-3818

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Resources for underground storage tank owners & operators

Quick stop for UST forms, checklists, and guidance

Did your tank leak or spill?

Annual tank fees

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