Underground Storage Tank Management Program
Kevin Gillen, Supervisor
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
(401) 222-2797
fax 222-3813
The UST Management Program oversees the registration, modification, and closure of Underground Storage Tanks (UST program) as well as the cleanup of Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST program).
UST Registration
Report Test FailurePUBLIC NOTICE
All federally regulated Single-walled Underground Storage Tanks and Product Pipelines must be removed and permanently closed prior to December 22, 2017 or 32 years from the date of installation, whichever is sooner. This does not apply to most heating oil USTs used for on-site use. View details and a list of facilities which contain single-walled components
Regulations
- Rules and Regulations for Underground Storage Facilities Used for Petroleum Products and Hazardous Materials (250-RICR-140-25-1) (eff. 11/20/18)
- Oil Pollution Control Regulations (250-RICR-140-25-2)
Forms
Guidelines and Policies
- UST Closure Assessment Guidelines
- UST Class A/B Certified Operator Training Information
- General Requirements for the Repair or Installation of UST Systems and Components
- UST Closure Assessment Checklist
- Closure in Place (CIP) Policy
- Guidelines for Groundwater Monitoring Reports
Licensed Tightness Testers
- Low-Level Hydrostatic Tightness Testing Eligibility Application
- Low-Level Hydrostatic Tightness Testing Site Eligibility List
- Licensed Tightness Tester Application - Individual
- Licensed Tightness Tester Application – Company
- Changes to the Licensed Tightness Tester Program
- Dri-Sump Test Method
- Full Hydrostatic Test Method
- Low-Level Hydrostatic Test Method
- Vacuum Tightness Test Method
- 2019 Licensed Tightness Testers
Tightness Tester Certification Exams
UST Reimbursement Fund for Clean-Ups
Factsheets and Frequently Asked Questions
- UST Financial Responsibility Fund Ineligible Expenses
- Summary of Changes to the UST Regulations
- Spill Containment Basin and Sump Testing Requirements
- Installation of Underground Storage Tanks
- Single-Wall Closure Deadline
- Permanent Closure of Underground Storage Tanks
RELATED LINKS
- Pascoag Water District (MTBE)
- UST Environmental Results Program
- 2019 UST Compliance Checklist
- 2019 UST Compliance Workbook
- Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs)
Rev. 8/14/20
