UST Permit Review

The State Water Board Evaluation staff reviews the CUPA's UST Operating Permit, as part of the UPFP, to identify inconsistencies with UST Regulations and HSC. The State Water Board has provided a UST Permit to Operate Template and can be seen below.

Underground Storage Tank Permit to Operate Template

Common issues found on CUPA's UST Operating Permit:

  • Incorrect UST Regulations and HSC cited
  • Inaccurate permit conditions cited
    • Examples:
      • Paper/physical copy of permit and conditions must be readily accessible at the facility
      • Report any unauthorized release
      • Permit cannot be transferred to another owner/operator
      • UST permit is subject to suspension
      • Notify CUPA within 30 days after any changes in the usage of any UST
  • Permit expiration exceeds 60 months

UST Operating Permit Statue and Regulation Code Sections:

  • CCR, Title 23, Chapter 16, Sections 2690 and 2691
  • HSC, Chapter 6.7, Section 25285