Not all underground storage tanks (USTs) systems are regulated by the state of South Dakota. For example, USTs owned and operated by registered Native Americans within reservation boundaries are regulated by the EPA through the Region VIII, Denver, ... more

The earlier you become trained, the sooner you and your facility’s operators will understand the requirements for your UST system. You will also avoid the rush that will inevitably occur as the training deadline of August 8, 2012 approaches. When ... more

Ecology is rewriting the state UST rule and it is expected to be completed sometime in Spring 2012. If an operator is certified before the release of the final UST rule, that operator will be “grandfathered in” as a certified operator under the new ... more

Students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships, with the understanding that their aid package may be adjusted accordingly upon receipt of these scholarships. In most cases, outside scholarships simply reduce the family’s contribution or ... more

The priority date at St. Thomas is April 1. Students who have turned in their requested information to the financial aid office by this date will receive maximum consideration from all aid programs. After April 1, the financial aid office cannot ... more

Yes, coverage does transfer. Effective June 30, 2006, the new owner is required to pay a $500 transfer fee per facility; pay all outstanding prior year fees and penalties, if any; complete a statement of financial responsibility; and certify that ... more

Although most home heating oil USTs are nonregulated, the soils and groundwater beneath a UST are highly regulated. Once leakage is discovered, or suspected, the State will require the former operator/owner of the UST, or the current property owner, ... more

It is extremely important that the work be completed according to State guidelines and by licensed professionals, with proper documentation of the removal and disposal activities. The cost to remove and dispose of a home heating oil UST and its ... more

Inspection of the soils beneath a UST is the only method to determine if a UST has leaked causing significant contamination. Soil sampling should be performed by a licensed geologist. The presence of water in a UST also indicates the possibility of ... more

USTs typically have fill and vent pipes protruding from the ground (sometimes hidden by landscaping). Most USTs were connected to a furnace by a pair of 3/8-inch diameter, copper fuel delivery and return lines. These lines may be visible in the ... more