Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

The purpose of this program is to protect public health and the environment from exposure to hazardous materials stored in underground storage tanks (USTs). The primary focus is on protection of groundwater from contamination. Activities include inspection, permitting, monitoring, repair, installation and removal of USTs. UST sites with identified contamination are referred to the EHD Site Mitigation Unit for cleanup oversight.

Authority

California Health and Safety Code Section 25280 et seq.; California Code of Regulations Title 23, Section 2620 et seq.; San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Resolution R-84-513.

Funding

Construction, Removal and Repair Permit Fees, Annual Operating Permit Fees, Hourly Rate and Service Fees.

Clients/Customers

Business Owners/Operators, Agricultural Operations, Public Agencies, Property Owners, Contractors, Environmental Consultants, Lending Institutions, General Public.

Workload

751 tanks at 298 active UST Facilities.

Information Contact

Contact	Title	Phone
Allen Asio	Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector	(209) 616-3031
Monica De Anda	Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector	(209) 616-3063
Alberto Fernandez	Registered Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector	(209) 616-3037
Maria Lopez	Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector	(209) 616-3064
Aaron Madera	Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector	(209) 616-3065
Carol Presto	Registered Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector	(209) 616-3061
Kristina Saetern	Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector	(209) 616-3045
Lynsey Sammons	Registered Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector	(209) 616-3067
Stacy Rivera	Lead Senior REHS, ICC UST Inspector	(209) 616-3043
Elena Manzo	Program Coordinator, REHS	(209) 953-7699

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