New Jersey Gas Station Compliance Guide
Everything fuel station operators in New Jersey need to know about UST compliance, managed by the New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection.
State Agency
New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection
NJDEP Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks
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 |
New Jersey State Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Frequency | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| UST Registration | Annual renewal | Annual | $5,000/day |
| Compliance Certification | Every 3 years | 3 years | $50,000 |
| Precision Tank Test | Every 5 years | 5 years | $10,000 |
| Release Detection | Monthly | Monthly | $5,000/day |
Penalties & Enforcement
Max Daily Penalty
$50,000
Max Per Violation
$50,000
Criminal Penalties
Yes
New Jersey has among the highest penalties nationally.
Cleanup Fund
Underground Storage Tank Remediation Fund
Coverage Limit
$2,000,000
Deductible
$10,000
Eligible
Yes
One of the highest coverage limits in the nation.
Operator Training
Class A
Required
Class B
Required
Class C
Required
Online Accepted
Yes
Refresher interval: 3 years
Approved providers: NJDEP-approved
Registration & Fees
Annual Tank Fee
$250/tank
Registration Fee
$150
Late Penalty
$250/month
Find a UST Inspector
Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks
Site Remediation Program
Phone: (609) 292-8761
Email: srp_bust@dep.nj.gov
NJ licenses Subsurface Evaluators. Search the licensed professional database on NJDEP.
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