NY22,000 active USTs
New York Gas Station Compliance Guide
Everything fuel station operators in New York need to know about UST compliance, managed by the New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
State Agency
New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation
DEC Petroleum Bulk Storage 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 |
New York State Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Frequency | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBS Registration | Every 5 years | 5 years | $37,500/day |
| Periodic Tank Testing | Every 5 years | 5 years | $37,500/day |
| Spill Reporting | Within 2 hours | As needed | $37,500/day |
| Release Detection | Monthly | Monthly | $37,500/day |
Penalties & Enforcement
Max Daily Penalty
$37,500
Max Per Violation
$75,000
Criminal Penalties
Yes
New York has the highest daily penalties in the nation.
Cleanup Fund
Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund
Coverage Limit
$2,000,000
Deductible
$15,000
Eligible
Yes
Robust state fund.
Operator Training
Class A
Required
Class B
Required
Class C
Required
Online Accepted
Yes
Refresher interval: 3 years
Approved providers: DEC-approved
Registration & Fees
Annual Tank Fee
$200/tank
Registration Fee
$125
Late Penalty
$200/month
Find a UST Inspector
Third-party inspectors accepted
DEC has nine regional offices. Third-party accepted for periodic testing.
Find Inspectors →Disclaimer: This guide is based on published New York regulations. Requirements change — always verify current obligations with the DEC.