Pennsylvania Gas Station Compliance Guide
Everything fuel station operators in Pennsylvania need to know about UST compliance, managed by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection.
State Agency
Pennsylvania 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 |
Pennsylvania State Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Frequency | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Registration | Prior to operation | One-time | $25,000/day |
| Annual Registration Fee | Annually | Annual | Registration suspension |
| Certified Inspector Inspection | Every 10 years | 10 years | $25,000 |
| Release Detection | Monthly | Monthly | $25,000/day |
Penalties & Enforcement
Max Daily Penalty
$25,000
Max Per Violation
$50,000
Criminal Penalties
Yes
Cleanup Fund
Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF)
Coverage Limit
$1,500,000
Deductible
$75,000
Eligible
Yes
Higher deductible than most states but robust coverage.
Operator Training
Class A
Required
Class B
Required
Class C
Required
Online Accepted
Yes
Refresher interval: 3 years
Approved providers: DEP-certified
Registration & Fees
Annual Tank Fee
$150/tank
Registration Fee
$100
Late Penalty
Registration suspension
Find a UST Inspector
Storage Tank Program
Bureau of Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields
Phone: (717) 772-5599
Email: ep-tankprogram@pa.gov
PA requires certified tank inspectors. Search DEP's certified inspector database online.
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