Underground Storage Tank Branch - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Administrative Services Section

The Administrative Services Section of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Branch is responsible for managing UST system registration and notification requirements, and the invoicing and collection of annual registration fees for regulated UST systems.

Claims & Payments Section

The Claims and Payments Section of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Branch administers the Petroleum Storage Tank Environmental Assurance Fund (PSTEAF), the Small Owners Tank Removal Account (SOTRA), payment for third-party claims, financial audits, eligible company and partnership certification, laboratory certification, and facility ranking.

Compliance Section

The Compliance Section of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Branch assists owners and operators with operational and maintenance requirements.

Corrective Action Section

The Corrective Action Section of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Branch is charged with oversight of the assessment and remediation associated with a release into the environment from a regulated UST system.

Regulations & Forms

Link to state and federal regulations and forms.

State Program Approval

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted final approval for Kentucky’s Underground Storage Tank (UST) State Program Approval (SPA) application. Obtaining SPA allows Kentucky’s UST Program to operate in lieu of the Federal UST Program. Kentucky’s UST SPA became effective September 16, 2020.

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