Underground Storage Tank Electronic Publications

When available, documents are provided in an electronic format in an effort to reduce paper usage and printing costs as well as to improve the availability of Underground Storage Tank (UST) information. The documents are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf).

Documents in electronic format are:

Map: Clean Air Agencies in Washington
There may be additional air quality regulations that your new underground storage tank(s) may have to comply with. The map identifies which Clean Air agency you will need to contact to find out their specific requirements.
Analytical Methods for Petroleum Hydrocarbons June 1997
Automatic Tank Gauging System for Release Detection Reference Manual for Underground Storage Tank Inspectors August 2000 (EPA document: link added December 2000)

Checklists:

Tightness Testing (ECY 070-069 Rev 0303) November 2008
Retrofit Repair (ECY 070-071 Rev 0303) -- November 2008
Cathodic Protection (ECY 070-70 Rev 0603) -- June 2003 This form will be accepted through April 30, 2009. This form is being replaced by the two Cathodic Protection Evaluation Checklists below.

Two New UST Cathodic Protection Evaluation Checklists
- Galvanic Cathodic Protection Evaluation Checklist ECY (070-339 October 2008)
Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Evaluation Checklist (ECY 070-340 December 2008)
Closure and Site Assessment Notice/Temporary Closure/Change in Service
Department of Ecology Guidance for Reporting Spills and Overfills of Petroleum
Model Toxics Control Act Cleanup Regulation (Chapter 173-340 WAC) Added Aug 2001
Operating and Maintaining Underground Storage Tank Systems:
Practical Help and Checklists (EPA document: link added December 2000)
Guidance for Site Check/Site Assessment for Underground Storage Tanks -- Added May 29, 2003
Site Check/Site Assessment Checklist -- (Updated June 1999)
Preparing for an Underground Storage Tank Inspection -- Added February 2003
Preparaciones para una Inspección de un Tanque - de Almacenamiento Subterráneo -- added July 3, 2003
석유 지하 저장 탱크 검사에 대비하여
Summary of Requirements for UST -- (Updated May 2003)
Managing Ozone Air Pollution through Stage 2 Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems

UST New Owner Packet

What documents you need from the Department of Licensing (DOL)

What documents you need from the Department of Ecology

UST Permanent Closure Packet:

Cover Letter
30 Day Notice to Install/Close -- updated Mar 2001
Closure and Site Assessment Notice/Temporary Closure/Change in Service
Site Check/Site Assessment Checklist -- (Updated June 1999)

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