What are the basic requirements to operate a regulated underground petroleum tank system in Alaska?
• All active and temporarily closed UST systems must be inspected every three years by a licensed inspector. • For most UST systems, you must have adequate leak detection, spill and overfill prevention, and corrosion protection. • Doing routine maintenance on your UST system is important and often times required. Get a copy of the Alaska Operation & Maintenance Manual. • For most active and temporarily closed UST systems, you must have adequate Financial Responsibility coverage. • All tanks must have Operations Tags posted on-site to receive fuel legally. • Any installation, testing or closing of a UST (including piping), must be done by a person certified by the State of Alaska to perform UST work.
