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Florida - Underground Storage Tank Compliance Date Reminders

Posted on: Jun 22, 2018

The deadline of October 13, 2018 is quickly approaching for owners and operators of Florida underground storage tank systems. What you need to know:

Operator Training:

  • Each facility, including unmanned facilities, must designate a Class A, B, and C operator.
  • Class A operator – has primary responsibility for a facility, such as the owner, and can operate one or more facilities.
  • Class B operator – implements day-to-day tank operations, such as the facility operator or independent consultant. An independent consultant can operate up to 50 facilities and must also be a Certified Contractor or must be employed by a Certified Contractor. 
  • Class C operator – controls dispensing of fuel, such as the manager/clerk, and must be trained for each facility independently.
  • Class A and B operators must be re-trained if the Department issues an NOV for a significant issue (Financial Responsibility, construction, overfill/spill containment, and release detection).
  • Class A - C operators must complete approved training course, or Class C operators may receive training from Class B operators.
  • Facilities must have a trained employee present during hours of operation, unless facility is unmanned.
  • Unmanned facilities must have emergency information signage visible from any dispenser.
  • Certificates of training must be maintained and available for inspection.
  • Emergency contact numbers must be posted for Class C operators’ use and site specific response procedures must be accessible.

Notification Requirements for Installations:

  • Notify county 30-45 days prior to install (written).
  • Confirm with county 48-72 hours prior to install (written).
  • For new facility – register 30 days prior to install. 
  • For existing facility – register 7 days prior to adding product.
  • Provide a certified contractor form within 21 days after installation.

Notification Requirements for Closures:

  • Notify county 30-45 days prior to closure (written).
  • Confirm with county 48-72 hours prior to closure (written). 
  • Register no later than 10 days after closure. 
  • Register no later than 10 days after other changes. 
  • Provide a certified contractor form within 21 days after removal.

For more details as well as information on all types of storage tanks go to: Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection.