Non- Regulated Underground Storage Tanks Closure

USTs with an aggregate capacity of 2,000 gallons or less are exempt from the UST regulations. Heating oil USTs of any size, used exclusively to heat residential buildings, are exempt from the UST regulations. However, if these tanks are leaking, then remedial investigations/actions should be conducted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26E.

Regulated Underground Storage Tanks Closure

All persons who provide services on underground storage tank systems (USTs) which are regulated pursuant to P.L. 1986 c.102 must be certified by the Department of Environmental Protection in a particular classification or classifications or perform the services while under the immediate on-site supervision of a person certified in that classification. All certified individuals may only perform these activities while working for a firm certified in the same classification(s). The classifications of certification are Installation (Entire System or Release Detection Monitoring Systems), Closure, Tank Testing, Corrosion Protection System Analyst (Cathodic Protection Tester or Cathodic Protection Specialist) and Subsurface Evaluation. All remedial investigations/actions should be conducted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26E.