Because federal facilities with USTs occupy significant portions of land in urban, suburban and rural settings, the U.S. government has a responsibility to ensure its tanks are used and maintained so they do not damage the environment, or pose a risk to the local community. Here is a brief look at federal facility requirements under the UST program, highlighting some recent EPA enforcement and oversight activity in the federal sector, as well as FEMA's approach to managing their tanks in a comprehensive and environmentally sound manner.