Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

UST Installations

All newly installed underground storage tanks must be double walled with the capability of monitoring the interstitial space. The piping must also provide double containment, which includes a line leak detection system, and be able to monitor the entire secondary containment system.

The following information must be submitted for the installation of UST(s):

1. UST Permit Application. (PDF: 132 kB)
2. Two copies of the installation plans (blueprints).
3. A cut sheet indicating the items to be installed along with a UL type approval.
4. State Form A (PDF: 66 kB) and State Form B (PDF: 35 kB) (a separate Form B is required for each tank).
5. State Form Certification of Installation / Modification (PDF: 48kB).
6. Site Safety Plan
7. Monitoring Plan (PDF: 120 kB).
8. Response Plan (PDF: 50 kB).
9. Appropriate fee.
10. Certificate of Financial Responsibility (PDF: 44 kB).
11. Any other documentation requested by the Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services Department.

UST Removals

1. UST Permit Application. (PDF: 132 kB)
2. State Form A (PDF: 66 kB) and State Form B (PDF: 35 kB) (a separate Form B is required for each tank).
3. Site safety plan.
4. Plot map of the site indicating location of UST and other information necessary for the tank removal.
5. Current contractor's license with the expiration date (this information may be on the contractor's list).
6. Current workers compensation policy (this may be on the contractor's list).
7. Appropriate fee.
8. Any other documentation requested by Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services Department.

Biodiesel

Biodiesel can be used, either as a pure fuel or blended with conventional petroleum-based diesel fuel, to power diesel engines and has become an increasingly popular alternative fuel choice. UST Owners/Operators must remain aware of regulations regarding the storage of biodiesel. Blends of greater than 20% biodiesel have not yet been approved by the State Water Regional Control Board (SWRCB) for storage in underground tanks. Any UST Owner/Operator found to be storing a non-approved biodiesel blend in an underground storage tank will be required to remove the biodiesel product or be subject to enforcement actions and fines.

UST Owners/Operators that currently store or would like to store biodiesel in an underground tank must complete and submit a Sonoma County Notice of Intent to Store Biodiesel form (PDF: 395 kB) to our office.

Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Upgrades

Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) is required for gasoline dispensing facilities with underground storage tanks that are already required to have a vapor recovery system. Air districts that are in attainment with the state ozone standard are exempt from most EVR requirements. Air districts that have recently been designated as non-attainment areas, may have different EVR deadlines than those provided here. Check with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District or the Northern Sonoma Air Pollution Control District to determine the vapor recovery requirements for your facility.