ADEQ Reimbursement Programs for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

adeq-1PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) now offers two new programs to reimburse eligible underground storage tank (UST) owners, operators, and others who incurred environmental cleanup costs for leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs).

UST Time-Barred Claims Program – Application Deadline is 12/31/2016

If you were “time-barred” from submitting costs for reimbursement after the sunset of the former state assurance fund (SAF) on June 30, 2010, you now can seek repayment of up to 90 percent of approved cleanup costs incurred after June 30, 2010. Submit your “time-barred” claim application now.

Deadline for Time-Barred Claim Applications is 12/31/2016

Learn more about the UST Time-Barred Program: www.azdeq.gov/ust/time-barred.

UST Preapproval Program – Accepting Applications

UST owners, operators or landowners may also be eligible for ADEQ’s UST Preapproval Program, which provides financial assistance for corrective action costs not covered by a financial assurance mechanism. ADEQ will work closely with applicants to develop a cleanup plan and path to closure for their USTs.

Learn more about the UST Preapproval Program: http://azdeq.gov/ust/preapproval.

Comments Summary and Response for the Draft 2016 Clean Water Act Assessment

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) received public comments for the
Draft 2016 Clean Water Act Assessment during the public comment period that began June 13, 2016 and ended July 28, 2016.

View the ADEQ Public Notice for the Comments Summary and Response for the Draft 2016 Clean Water Act Assessment

ADEQ’s response to comments has been issued in the Arizona Administrative Register and may be viewed at http://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/register/2016/40/22_public_information.pdf

ADEQ appreciates your interest and participation in improving Arizona’s surface water quality.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Aiko Condon
Water Quality Division
P: (602) 771-4448
E: condon.aiko@azdeq.gov