UST Permit Review

The State Water Board Evaluation staff reviews the CUPA's UST Operating Permit, as part of the UPFP, to identify inconsistencies with UST Regulations and HSC. The State Water Board has provided a UST Permit to Operate Template and can be seen below.

Underground Storage Tank Permit to Operate Template

Common issues found on CUPA's UST Operating Permit:

  • Incorrect UST Regulations and HSC cited
  • Inaccurate permit conditions cited
    • Examples:
      • Paper/physical copy of permit and conditions must be readily accessible at the facility
      • Report any unauthorized release
      • Permit cannot be transferred to another owner/operator
      • UST permit is subject to suspension
      • Notify CUPA within 30 days after any changes in the usage of any UST
    • NOTE: The Permit Conditions in Title 23, section 2712 are inconsistent with the 2019 H&SC 6.7 changes to section 25285. Proposed changes to the permit conditions are part of the Chapter 16 Rewrite, effective January 1, 2026
      • The Permit Template will be updated with the implementation of the proposed changes to Chapter 16
  • Permit expiration exceeds 60 months

UST Operating Permit Statue and Regulation Code Sections:

  • CCR, Title 23, Chapter 16, section 2711
  • HSC, Chapter 6.7, Section 25285