Aboveground Storage Tanks

Hazardous Substances
Beginning January 1, 1986, the owner or operator of permanently located aboveground storage tanks dispensing hazardous substances must register such tank with this office. Storage tanks of 1000 gallons or less are exempt from this requirement.

Hazardous substances are defined in Subsection 14 of Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 as it existed on January 1, 1985, but not including any substance regulated as a hazardous waste under Subtitle C of such act (list is available through the State Fire Marshal’s office). Anhydrous ammonia is excluded from this list.

A registration form must be completed for each tank and sent to this office with a check or money order for the registration fee - $10 per tank. Any changes in the registration require a new registration form to be submitted with a check or money order for $10 per tank that is to be changed.

Petroleum Products
Owners/operators of aboveground storage tanks storing petroleum products must obtain an installation permit to install new and replacement tanks and piping installations. An application must be submitted to this office and be accompanied by a detailed site plan and $50 inspection fees at least 10 working days prior to the proposed installation date. The fee is per installation regardless of the number of tanks to be installed. Once the permit is issued, at least 72-hour notification of the date and time of installation must be given to the Fuels Division – FLST Section.