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Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

Meeting Underground Storage Tank (UST) Requirements

We can minimize leaking UST systems by following the federal UST requirements for the installation and operation of USTs. The links below identify key regulatory areas and sources of information helpful to owners and operators, state and territorial implementing agencies and UST inspectors.