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Idaho Gas Station Compliance Guide

Everything fuel station operators in Idaho need to know about UST compliance, managed by the Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality.

State Agency

Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality

DEQ UST Program

Phone: (208) 373-0502

Email: ust@deq.idaho.gov

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Compliance Deadlines

Federal EPA Requirements

RequirementDeadlinePenaltyCFR
Monthly Release DetectionOngoing — monthly$11,524/day40 CFR 280.41
Annual Walkthrough InspectionAnnually by Oct 13$59,017/day40 CFR 280.36
Operator Training (Class A/B/C)Within 30 days of designation$25,00040 CFR 280.242
Financial ResponsibilityContinuous$11,524/day40 CFR 280.90
Spill/Overfill Prevention EquipmentRequired at all UST systems$59,017/day40 CFR 280.30
Corrosion Protection TestingEvery 3 years (impressed current) / 5 years (other)$11,524/day40 CFR 280.31
Release ReportingWithin 24 hours of discovery$59,017/day40 CFR 280.50
UST Registration/NotificationWithin 30 days of installation$11,524/day40 CFR 280.22

Idaho State Requirements

RequirementDeadlineFrequencyPenalty
Tank RegistrationPrior to operationOne-time$1,000/day
Annual FeeAnnuallyAnnualLate fee
Release DetectionMonthlyMonthly$1,000/day

Penalties & Enforcement

Max Daily Penalty

$1,000

Max Per Violation

$10,000

Criminal Penalties

No

Cleanup Fund

Petroleum Storage Tank Fund

Coverage Limit

$1,000,000

Deductible

$10,000

Eligible

Yes

Operator Training

Class A

Required

Class B

Required

Class C

Required

Online Accepted

Yes

Refresher interval: 3 years

Approved providers: DEQ-approved

Registration & Fees

Annual Tank Fee

$80/tank

Registration Fee

$50

Late Penalty

$50/month

Find a UST Inspector

UST Program

Waste Management Division

Phone: (208) 373-0502

Email: ust@deq.idaho.gov

Third-party inspectors accepted

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Disclaimer: This guide is based on published Idaho regulations. Requirements change — always verify current obligations with the DEQ.