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Petroleum Storage Tanks (PST)

Featured Items:

	Delinquent Fees and Penalties Will Affect Processing Applications Effective Sept. 1, 2006, the TCEQ will no longer issue, amend, or renew permits, registrations, certifications, or licenses to an entity or person who is delinquent on penalties or fees.

	Upcoming Petroleum Storage Tank Events Links to information on the the March 2007 National Tanks Conference. Register now!

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	Buying a Facility with PSTs: What You Should Know Potential liability comes with owning a petroleum storage tank, even if the tank is never used. Background on questions to ask, information to look up, and the kinds of experts to consult before completing the sale.

	Installing, Maintaining, or Replacing PSTs Procedures to follow, background to know, and the types of experts you will need for the installation, maintenance, or replacement of a petroleum storage tank.

	Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank Cleanups Cleanups of contamination caused by spills, leaks, or other releases of petroleum substances or hazardous substances from regulated underground and aboveground storage tanks.

	Operating a Facility with PSTs: What You Should Know Operating and reporting requirements for anyone who owns a petroleum storage tank in Texas.

Topics Under This Category:

	Adopted Changes to the Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Rules The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has revised its rules with regard to the Petroleum Storage Tank Program. This page explains what changes were proposed adopted.

	Financial Assurance for Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Systems Financial assurance requirements and contact information pertaining to petroleum underground storage tank systems.

	Gasoline Vapor Recovery (Stages I and II) Information on Stage I and II gasoline vapor recovery equipment, testing, operation requirements, and exemptions. Requirements vary by county as described here.

	Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Rules Advisory Group The PST Rules Advisory Group is inactive. New rules to TAC 30, Chapter 334,Subchapter A, D, and H became effective November 9, 2006

	Petroleum Storage Tank Reimbursement Interoffice Memorandums Upon receipt of an application for reimbursement of corrective action costs, the TCEQ will review the related materials.

	Petroleum Storage Tanks Registrations: Am I Regulated? Brief overview of requirements for underground and aboveground tanks used to store fuel or other petroleum substances. Links to Web pages with more information on specific requirements.

	Phasing Out the PSTR Fund The changes to the reimbursement program are not a result of a decision made by the TCEQ to change the program, but in response to changes made to the state laws governing the Petroleum Storage Tank Remediation (PSTR) Fund through the enactment of House Bill 2587 (74th Texas Legislature) passed in 1995

	PST Registration Database Find out whether a facility with petroleum storage tanks is registered with the TCEQ. Database also has technical information about registered PSTs.

	PST Reimbursement Application Review Process TCEQ Reimbursement Application Review Process

	PST Technical Standards and Assistance Information on the technical standards and assistance TCEQ provides regarding the application and interpretation of PST rules.

	Questions about the Petroleum Storage Tank Registration Program? Contact information for the Petroleum Storage Tank Program.

	Registering and Self-Certifying Underground Storage Tanks How to comply with state requirements to self-certify underground storage tanks that hold motor fuels. Links to relevant application forms.

	Revocation of PST Delivery Certificate in Case of Default Explains the agency's policy of revoking a PST delivery certificate if a respondent defaults in a PST enforcement case.

	Updating the Delivery Certificate when Ownership Changes How to obtain a new delivery certificate after buying or receiving a UST facility from its previous owner. Must be done within 30 days of transfer---even sooner, if the current certificate expires before then.

	Use of a Private Contractor for Expediting Our Review of Your PST Reimbursement Application The TCEQ contracted to get help with the review of applications for reimbursement. All but the most complex applications are being processed by the contractor