Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs)

Overview

Aboveground Storage Tank Act and Its Implementation

Senate Bill 373, containing the Aboveground Storage Tank Act §22-30 and the Public Water Supply Protection Act §22-31 was approved by the 2014 Legislature and signed into law by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin on April 1, 2014. The law officially took effect on June 6, 2014. The bill required an inventory and registration of aboveground storage tanks, the submittal of spill prevention response plans and certified inspections of tanks.

On March 14, 2015, the 2015 Legislature passed Senate Bill 423 to amend the Aboveground Storage Tank and Public Water Supply Protection Acts. This amended Act became effective June 12, 2015.

AST Documents


AST Online Registration System

 

Overview

DEP is accepting online AST applications at this time. The registration process includes questions about tank size, contents, construction, age and location. DEP employees are on hand to assist tank owners who are subject to the requirements of the Act.

Quick Links

AST Registration Instructions

  • Registration

    A guide to assist in registering aboveground storage tanks.

  • Modification

    A guide to assist in modifying existing aboveground storage tank registration Information.

  • Fit/Not Fit

    A guide to assist in submitting fit or not-fit for service inspection certifications.

  • Spill Plan Upload

    A guide to assist in submitting aboveground storage tanks spill plans.

  • Tank Release

    A guide to assist in releasing tank ownership. (transfer of ownership)

  • Tank Claim

    A guide to assist in claiming aboveground storage tank as part of a transfer of ownership.

  • HB2811 Exemption

    A guide to assist in applying the HB2811 exemption to aboveground storage tanks. (oil & gas and roadway pretreatment tanks)

 

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