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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.

Authority
California Health and Safety Code Section 25280 et seq.; California Code of Regulations Title 23, Section 2620 et seq.
  
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
Approximately 800 tanks and 300 active UST Facilities.
  
Information Contact
Contact      Title      Phone 
Allen AsioEnvironmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3031
Monica De AndaEnvironmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3063
Alberto FernandezRegistered Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3037
Maria LopezEnvironmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3064
Aaron MaderaEnvironmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3065
Carol PrestoRegistered Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3061
Kristina SaeternEnvironmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3045
Lynsey SammonsRegistered Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3067
Stacy RiveraLead Senior REHS, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3043
Elena ManzoProgram Coordinator, REHS  (209) 953-7699

 

Useful Links
State Water Resources Control Board CERS FAQ's about USTs
State Water Resources Control Board UST Program Website
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks (RUST) Program - Grants and Loans for USTs