Overview
Beginning July 1, 2008, UST systems that fail to meet the spill and overfill prevention, release detection, corrosion prevention, financial responsibility, notification requirements, and/or pay fees that are due, may be identified as ineligible to receive product. Owners and operators will be notified in writing that a UST is ineligible to accept the deposit of product. Such UST systems will be tagged to give notice to deliverers that product cannot be placed in the UST.
UST Delivery Prohibited Sites
| WV ID # |
Facility |
County |
Address |
Tanks |
| 3-909316 |
B & K Sunoco |
Preston |
Route 7 Main Street, Masontown, WV |
All Tanks |
| 2-008216 |
End Game MFG |
Kanawha |
13516 MacCorkle Ave, Chesapeake, WV |
All Tanks |
| 5-506165 |
Mike's Automotive Center |
Wyoming |
Route 10 Main Street, Oceana, WV |
All Tanks |
| 3-104030 |
Crest Point |
Monongalia |
635 Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV |
All Tanks |
'Do Not Fill' Tag
UST Delivery Prohibition Guidance
Overview
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) may prohibit the delivery of product to an underground storage tank (UST) system when it is determined that the system is in violation of one or more of the following:
- Underground Storage Tank fee assessment (33 C.S.R. 31)
- Notification requirements (33 C.S.R. 30-4)
- Capitalization fee requirements (33 C.S.R. 32-5)
- Spill prevention
- Overfill protection
- Release detection
- Corrosion protection
- Financial responsibility
The WVDEP will always prohibit deliveries for violations where required equipment is not installed unless it is not in the public's best interest, as directed in the
US Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) delivery guidance published August 7, 2006. The WVDEP retains complete discretion to determine if a delivery prohibition
action is advisable for operation and maintenance violations.
Decision Process
Upon discovery of a violation that warrants the enactment of the delivery prohibition, the WVDEP staff member making the discovery shall alert the Underground Storage Tank
Program Manager. The UST Program Manager will review the case to determine whether a delivery prohibition is warranted. The UST Program Manager will alert the Assistant Chief Inspector
and Chief Inspector of a decision to implement the delivery prohibition prior to implementing delivery prohibition actions.
Notification
The Underground Storage Tank Program Manager will alert the UST owner/operator or their representative in writing that the UST system cannot receive delivery or deposit of product.
The written notice will state the violations and actions that must be taken to achieve compliance. The notice may also state consequences for continuing to operate the UST system. Notice
must be served by certified mail or delivered by hand by a WVDEP representative. In emergency situations or threat to human health or the environment, the UST Program Manager may initiate
delivery prohibition and provide immediate notice to the owner/operator. The UST Program Manager and/or his/her staff will make a good faith effort to determine who delivers the product.
If determined, the product deliverer will receive a copy of the delivery ban notice issued to the owner/operator. WVDEP will also post on the WVDEP website the facility name, address, and
county location with a statement that a delivery ban is in place to provide notice to product deliverers.
Physical Ban
WVDEP will affix a tag and lock clip to the fill of the noncompliant UST system. This tag must be marked "Do Not Fill" and have the WVDEP contact information upon it. Should the fill be
in a condition where locking or tagging is not feasible, the WVDEP may plug and label the fill in such a manner that alerts a product deliverer but does not damage the fill port. Additional
stickers or labels may be affixed to locations at the facility where WVDEP deems it is warranted to alert a product deliverer of the ban.
The remaining product within the UST may be dispensed until the USt system is empty unless the WVDEP determines that there is an immediate threat to public health and safety.
Compliance
When an owner/operator achieves compliance and properly notifies WVDEP, the WVDEP shall review the compliance data and/or visit the site to confirm compliance. Removal of the tags,
locks, and/or labels may be performed by a WVDEP representative or the owner/operator with approval by WVDEP. Temporary removal of locks may be performed to conduct repairs, upgrade,
testing or to remove product by a qualified individual, qualified tester or owner after receiving approval from WVDEP. WVDEP shall provide a written notice of compliance to the owner/operator
and any product deliverers involved. WVDEP shall remove the facility name and information from the WVDEP website once compliance is achieved.
For more information, contact the WVDEP at (304) 926-0470