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Virginia Gas Station Compliance Guide
Everything fuel station operators in Virginia need to know about UST compliance, managed by the Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality.
State Agency
Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality
DEQ 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 |
Virginia State Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Frequency | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Registration | Annual renewal | Annual | $32,500/day |
| Operator Training | Within 30 days of designation | One-time | $32,500 |
| Release Detection | Monthly | Monthly | $32,500/day |
Penalties & Enforcement
Max Daily Penalty
$32,500
Max Per Violation
$32,500
Criminal Penalties
Yes
Cleanup Fund
Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund
Coverage Limit
$1,000,000
Deductible
$5,000
Eligible
Yes
One of the lowest deductibles nationally.
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
$100/tank
Registration Fee
$50
Late Penalty
$250/month
Find a UST Inspector
Tank Program
Land Protection & Revitalization Division
Phone: (804) 698-4000
Email: tanks@deq.virginia.gov
Disclaimer: This guide is based on published Virginia regulations. Requirements change — always verify current obligations with the DEQ.