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Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

Preventing and Detecting Underground Storage Tank (UST) Releases

Regulations require that USTs are installed properly; protected from spills, overfills, and corrosion; equipped with release detection; and properly closed. This section helps UST owners and operators meet prevention, financial responsibility, and reporting and record keeping requirements.