Note - The requirements shown here apply to underground storage tanks (USTs) that are greater than 1100 gallons in Indiana. Check for reporting requirements in your state.
Farm fuel storage is regulated and controlled by two agencies in the state of Indiana:
Owners and operators of underground storage facilities must file a notification of installation with IDEM 30 days prior to installation. A plan review must be filed with the State Fire Marshal's Office before construction or installation begins. This form is available from the Plan Review Division of the Fire Marshal's Office.
All suspected leaks, spills, or releases from an underground storage facility MUST be reported to IDEM. An aboveground facility leak should be reported to the local environmental agency and they will provide the necessary information to prevent a fire and/or explosion. The State Fire Marshal's Office should then be contacted for appropriate clean-up procedures. If the leak reaches the environment, IDEM should be contacted.
Owners and operators of underground storage facilities must file a corrective action plan with IDEM. This plan details steps to be taken in dealing with a fuel release. It must be approved by IDEM. Thirty days before permanent closure of an underground storage, IDEM must be contacted. The State Fire Marshal's Office must be notified of closure of either type of facility.
Any construction, testing, retrofitting, or upgrading of a fuel storage facility must be handled by an individual or company that has been certified by the State Fire Marshal's Office. This policy was established on 30 September 1990.
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