The
Underground Storage Tank
Section consists of three branches.
The
Permits and Inspection
Branch issues permits to operate UST systems and inspects UST
facilities to ensure compliance with UST statutes, rules and policies. In
addition to helping develop and review statues, we provide technical assistance
to enhance compliance and prevent pollution. Outreach efforts include
educational and training opportunities.
The
Corrective Action Branch
trains and provides data to UST owner/operators and consultants through its
central and regional offices. We oversee assessment and clean up activities,
conduct inspections and make technical assistance visits. We also pre-approve
Trust Fund request and review claims for technical reimbursement. To reduce risk
to human health and the environment, we sample wells and monitor clean up
efforts.
The
Trust Fund Branch
administers the NC Leaking Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup
Funds and EPA grants. To do so, we oversee trust fund eligibility decisions and
fund reimbursements. When the state contracts to assess and clean contaminated
sites, we oversee activities. We also review technology to assess and clean
groundwater and soil contamination and approve innovative technologies for use
statewide. We help create, review and explain our statutes, regulations and
policies in addition to informing and training the regulated community about
trust fund issues.
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