Department of Environmental Quality
State Water Control Board
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Financial Responsibility Requirements
[9 VAC 25 ‑ 590]
Chapter Information
| Description | Establishes requirements for the demonstration of financial resopnsibility for releases from underground storage tanks. |
| State Authority | Sections 62.1-44.15 (10 ) and 62.1-44.34 :12 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority |
Resource Conservation and Recover Act 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 280 |
| Periodic Review Note | result of 2023 periodic review was to retain as is |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To protect public health and/or welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. To establish procedures and requirements for owners/operators to demonstrate financial responsibility for taking corrective action and compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of petroleum underground storage tanks. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Russell P. Ellison |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | russell.ellison@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)659-2670 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Final Exempt CH 590 Changes in Response to 2022 Board Bill
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2022. |
|
40 CFR Annual Update 2017 and Methods Update Rule
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018. |
| Add certificate of deposit as an acceptable mechanism to demonstrate financial responsibility | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/10/2013. |
|
Amendment to Update DEQ Mailing Address
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/06/2012. |
| Petroleum UST Financial Responsibility Requirements - Amendment | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/26/2005. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 4/25/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 1/10/2014 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 3/1/2002 Agency Completed | Amend | |