Delivery Prohibition (R.61-92, Part 280.26 (a)-(h)) is when the Division prohibits the delivery of fuel to an underground storage tank system by placing a red tag on the fill port. The process of delivery prohibition will most often begin by issuance of a Notice of Alleged Violation, either for compliance violations, financial responsibility violations, or operator training violations. After the 30 day follow-up period has passed, and compliance has still not been reached, a delivery prohibition letter will be issued.

Walkthrough inspections can be done in conjunction with A/B operator requirements. A person knowledgeable in tank systems (does not have to be the A/B operator) must complete the inspection form. Walkthrough inspections include two components: monthly requirements and annual requirements. Walkthrough inspections must begin no later than May 26, 2020.

Temporary Closure/Extended-Out-Of-Use (EOU)

Temporary Closure is an option that tank owners may choose when they decide not to use the tanks for a period of time. The proper temporary closure is referred to as Extended-Out-Of-Use (EOU). In order for a facility to remain in compliance while out-of-use, the following requirements must be met:

Forms

• Permits - New Installation
• Required Operator Training
• Guidance Documents, Logs
• Emergency Generator UST

New Owners

**If you are only leasing the tanks and do not actually own them, please see the Leasee section below. **

(applies to all systems installed after May 23, 2008)

Examples of secondary containment:

• Double-wall tank
• Double-wall piping
• Under-dispenser containment (dispenser sump )
• Submersible turbine pump sump

Instances where secondary containment is now required:

DHEC only requires permits for new installations.

There are several ways to obtain the required training for Class A/B Operators:

1. Complete the Division's Operator Training Online Course.
2. Complete a SCDES-approved course conducted by a third-party provider.
3. SCDES may provide in-person classroom training, if the need arises and resources are available.

Contact

Eric Cathcart, Manager, 803-898-0633

Operator Training FAQs

A marina is defined as a land-based fueling facility that dispenses fuel over or in close proximity to a waterway. South Carolina currently has 71 marinas that are regulated by the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Management Division (44 saltwater and 27 freshwater).

Because marinas are special facilities that have concerns that differ from "normal" gas stations, there are certain points that should be considered any time a marina is installed or updated.

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