Oklahoma Gas Station Compliance Guide
Everything fuel station operators in Oklahoma need to know about UST compliance, managed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Petroleum Storage Tank Division.
State Agency
Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Petroleum Storage Tank Division
OCC Petroleum Storage Tank Division
Compliance Deadlines
Federal EPA Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Penalty | CFR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Release Detection | Ongoing — monthly | up to $74,943/day (40 CFR 19.4, 2025) | 40 CFR 280.41 |
| Walkthrough Inspection | Every 30 days (containment sumps and hand-held release detection equipment annually) | up to $74,943/day (40 CFR 19.4, 2025) | 40 CFR 280.36 |
| Operator Training (Class A/B/C) | Within 30 days of designation | up to $74,943/day (40 CFR 19.4, 2025) | 40 CFR 280.242 |
| Financial Responsibility | Continuous | up to $74,943/day (40 CFR 19.4, 2025) | 40 CFR 280.90 |
| Spill/Overfill Prevention Equipment | Required at all UST systems | up to $74,943/day (40 CFR 19.4, 2025) | 40 CFR 280.30 |
| Corrosion Protection Testing | Every 3 years (all systems); impressed-current rectifiers checked every 60 days | up to $74,943/day (40 CFR 19.4, 2025) | 40 CFR 280.31 |
| Release Reporting | Within 24 hours of discovery | up to $74,943/day (40 CFR 19.4, 2025) | 40 CFR 280.50 |
| UST Registration/Notification | Within 30 days of bringing the tank into use | up to $29,980 per tank/day (40 CFR 19.4, 2025) | 40 CFR 280.22 |
Oklahoma State Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Frequency | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Registration | Prior to operation | One-time | $10,000 |
| Annual Fee | Annually | Annual | $500/month |
| Release Detection | Monthly | Monthly | $10,000/day |
Penalties, Cleanup Fund, Training, Fees & Inspectors
State-specific figures for Oklahoma are being re-verified against Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Petroleum Storage Tank Division sources and are not shown until confirmed.
This covers maximum penalties, cleanup fund limits and eligibility, operator training intervals and approved providers, registration and annual tank fees, and inspector requirements. Federal requirements above still apply in every state. For current state figures, contact the program directly:
Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Petroleum Storage Tank Division · (405) 521-4683