Florida Gas Station Compliance Guide
Everything fuel station operators in Florida need to know about UST compliance, managed by the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection.
State Agency
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection
DEP Storage Tank 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 |
Florida State Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Frequency | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facility Registration | Prior to operation | One-time | $5,000/day |
| Annual Compliance Inspection | Annually | Annual | $5,000/day |
| Discharge Reporting | Within 24 hours | As needed | $10,000/day |
| Cleanup Completion | Per DEP schedule | Varies | $10,000/day |
| Release Detection | Monthly | Monthly | $5,000/day |
Penalties & Enforcement
Max Daily Penalty
$10,000
Max Per Violation
$50,000
Criminal Penalties
Yes
Florida actively enforces UST violations.
Cleanup Fund
Inland Protection Trust Fund (IPTF)
Coverage Limit
$1,500,000
Deductible
$25,000
Eligible
Yes
One of the best-funded state cleanup programs. Covers assessment, cleanup, and third-party damages.
Operator Training
Class A
Required
Class B
Required
Class C
Required
Online Accepted
Yes
Refresher interval: 3 years
Approved providers: DEP-approved providers
Registration & Fees
Annual Tank Fee
$150/tank
Registration Fee
$125
Late Penalty
$250/month
Find a UST Inspector
Storage Tank Compliance
Division of Waste Management
Phone: (850) 245-8839
Email: ST.Compliance@floridadep.gov