Responsibility for administering the tank registration and compliance inspection provisions of the Massachusetts Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program (527 CMR 9.00) was transferred from the Department of Fire Services (DFS) to the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) on July 1, 2009. At the same time, MassDEP assumed responsibility for the Commonwealth's inventory of underground storage tanks (established by 527 CMR 5.06). The transfer of responsibility for this program was authorized by the Massachusetts Legislature in Chapter 4 of the Acts of 2009.

Program Transition Package Mailed to UST Owner/Operators, June 2009

Cover Letter
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Fact Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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UST Forms

FP-290 - Notification for Underground Storage Tanks
FP-290R - Notification for Removal or Closure of In-Place Underground Storage Tanks
FP-290 Part 3 - Permit to Maintain Existing/New Underground Storage Tank Facility
FP-289 - Third Party Underground Storage Tank Inspection

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Third-Party UST Inspector Program

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Query Tool: Look Up USTs in Massachusetts

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