UST RegulationsNevada has adopted 40 CFR 280, the Federal UST Regulations. A summary of these regulations and good UST operating practices is available on US EPA's website: See U.S EPA publications Musts for USTs – and – Operating and Maintaining Underground Storage Tank SystemsNew Energy Policy Act Requirements: Nevada has enacted Underground Storage Tank Regulations regarding Delivery Prohibition and Secondary Containment. These regulations were recently codified and can be located in the Storage Tank regulations of the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) – Chapter 459. Both regulations became effective April 17, 2008 and are being enforced as of July 1, 2008. Below are annotated versions of both regulations to assist you in interpreting the requirements; contact information for UST implementing agencies is also included should you have questions. Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Requirements: The NDEP Bureau of Corrective Actions does not regulate most AST systems. The exception is with regard to AST systems located at or near a body of water located at a marina facility. Marina AST regulations can be reviewed within the following state regulations: NAC 459.99285 and NAC 459.9931 through NAC 459.9938. All other AST systems are regulated by other agencies. Please contact the State Fire Marshall (775-684-7500), local fire departments, local municipalities, and building code enforcement offices. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also has a hotline (800-424-9346) and AST web information located at: http://www.epa.gov/OUST/cmplastc/asts.htm |