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Documents and links listed on this page are arranged in the order in which they were posted.   Where appropriate, the listing on the page will be a link to the associated page or document referenced.  Links on this page will be maintained for approximately 30 days.  Subsequent to that, the links will be found on related pages on this website.

 

Please note that documents listed here are not necessarily revisions to exiting rules and regulations.  Some documents may not be available on this website.

CURRENT FUNDING LEVELS
Commercial I-125 and above (eff. 5/01/2012)
Commercial All H-000 and above (eff. 11/02/2009)
Non Commercial H-350 and above (eff. 10/09/2006)

Energy Policy Act data for the federal fiscal year 2010-2011 (pdf)

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009      Updated 1/5/2010

Updates

5/4/2012
Guidelines for Sampling
The Guidelines for Sampling, Change 2 are effective May 1, 2012. Minor changes were made in response to updates to the Groundwater Quality Standards (Title 15A NCAC .0200). The Guidelines for Sampling are now presented in three parts: Guidelines for Sampling (text and figures), Guidelines for Sampling (tables) and Guidelines for Sampling (appendices). These documents are posted on the Guidance web page: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/ust/guidance

Gross Contaminant Levels and Maximum Soil Contaminant Concentrations
The Gross Contaminant Levels (GCLs) and the Maximum Soil Contaminant Concentrations (MSCCs) have been updated in response to updates to the Groundwater Quality Standards (Title 15A NCAC .0200). The updated tables are posted on the Cleanup Guidance tab on the Guidance web page.

5/1/2012
UST System Design and Installation Seminar for Engineers and Contractors
The Permits and Inspection Branch will be conducting two seminars over the next month for UST System Installation Contractors and Engineers. A seminar for Engineers will be held in Raleigh on May 24, 2012 and seminars for Contractors will be held on June 5, 2012 in Raleigh and June 12, 2012 in Winston-Salem.
Click here for seminar information and registration

4/13/2012
Effective May 1, 2012 releases from Commercial USTs that have an Intermediate Risk, Rank and Abatement score of 125 and above are required to proceed with necessary cleanup activities. Responsible parties will be notified in writing of their requirement to proceed with all necessary corrective actions. (Risk, Rank and Abatement score of I-125 and above) See Current Funding Levels

 

3/15/2012
UST-6A thru G, UST-20, and UST-23A thru D forms have been updated
UST Forms

 8/25/2011
Flood Preparation Information
The guide will help prepare for, prevent, or lessen the catastrophic effects and environmental harm that could occur as a result of flooded UST systems, as well as help return these UST systems to service as soon as possible.
US EPA’s Underground Storage Tank Flood Guide, EPA 510-R-10-002, November 2010

3/4/2011

Effective April 1, 2011 releases from Commercial USTs that have an Intermediate Risk, Rank and Abatement score of 150 and above are required to proceed with necessary cleanup activities. Responsible parties will be notified in writing of their requirement to proceed with all necessary corrective actions. (Risk, Rank and Abatement score of I-150 and above) See Current Funding Levels

 

 
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