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Alabama Gas Station Compliance Guide
Everything fuel station operators in Alabama need to know about UST compliance, managed by the Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management.
State Agency
Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management
ADEM UST Program
Compliance Deadlines
Federal EPA Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Penalty | CFR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Release Detection | Ongoing — monthly | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.41 |
| Annual Walkthrough Inspection | Annually by Oct 13 | $59,017/day | 40 CFR 280.36 |
| Operator Training (Class A/B/C) | Within 30 days of designation | $25,000 | 40 CFR 280.242 |
| Financial Responsibility | Continuous | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.90 |
| Spill/Overfill Prevention Equipment | Required at all UST systems | $59,017/day | 40 CFR 280.30 |
| Corrosion Protection Testing | Every 3 years (impressed current) / 5 years (other) | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.31 |
| Release Reporting | Within 24 hours of discovery | $59,017/day | 40 CFR 280.50 |
| UST Registration/Notification | Within 30 days of installation | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.22 |
Alabama State Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Frequency | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Registration Renewal | Annually by July 1 | Annual | $1,000/tank |
| Compliance Inspection | Every 3 years | 3 years | $10,000/day |
| Release Detection | Monthly | Monthly | $10,000/day |
| Walkthrough Inspection | Annually | Annual | $10,000/day |
Penalties & Enforcement
Max Daily Penalty
$10,000
Max Per Violation
$25,000
Criminal Penalties
Yes
Criminal penalties for knowing violations.
Cleanup Fund
Alabama UST Fund
Coverage Limit
$1,000,000
Deductible
$15,000
Eligible
Yes
Fund covers eligible corrective action costs.
Operator Training
Class A
Required
Class B
Required
Class C
Required
Online Accepted
Yes
Refresher interval: 3 years
Approved providers: ADEM-approved providers
Online training accepted for all classes.
Registration & Fees
Annual Tank Fee
$100/tank
Registration Fee
$50
Late Penalty
$25/month
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Disclaimer: This guide is based on published Alabama regulations. Requirements change — always verify current obligations with the ADEM.