Businesses that use hazardous chemicals must always be careful with how those chemicals are stored. You should make sure you're well acquainted with federal and local regulations concerning chemical storage. To help, we've provided you with several resource links.

General Information

• Introduction to Tanks
  Provides information on all basic storage tank information including design requirements, operational standards and regulations for specific wastes.

• Underground Storage Tanks
  Basic information about underground storage tanks..

• A Basic Checklist for Underground Storage Tanks
  Offers information and a checklist that can help you evaluate your underground storage tank (UST) systems. You can use the checklist to see how closely you meet federal regulations for USTs (40 CFR Part 280). The checklist can also help you prepare for official inspections of USTs.

• Meeting Underground Storage Tank System Requirements
  Provides guidance on how you can virtually eliminate UST leakage by following the federal UST requirements for the installation and operation of USTs.

• Underground Storage Tanks Cleanup FAQs
  Lists answers to frequently asked questions about the regulation of USTs.

State and Local Information

• Regional EPA Contacts
  Information in your state about above and underground storage tanks.