Yep, BIG problems--maybe. As of December 1988, all (or just about all)
states have adopted Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations. They are
very closely patterned after the federal regulations found at 10 C.F.R.
Part 280
(http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_01/40cfr280_01.html). Note
that some tanks are exempt or deferred (see 280.12). If his tanks do not
qualify under these favorable provisions, see closure requirements at
280.70 - .74. Note, also, that state provisions may vary as to exemptions,
deferred status, and closure requirements.
People get huge fines, and/or go to jail, for environmental offenses these
days. I would not risk it or advise a friend or relative to risk it
(certain in-laws possibly excepted).
Good luck.
Jeff Guilford
At 09:00 AM 11/15/2001 -0500, epetrevich@relavis.com wrote:
>Morning folks. I got a friend with a BIG problem on his hands.
>
>I have a friend that was getting ready to sell a property when he removed
>the oil tanks (there were 5 of them).
>
>When removed, 3 of the tanks had leaked oil.
>
>Now, the problem. Has anyone gone through EPA remediation for this type of
>thing? Any ideas what to look for in contractors? What kind of costs can
>he expect?
>
>The property was left to him in a will and now he may end up bankrupt as a
>result. Any ideas?
>
>(is there a "shady" way to handle this? I'm not exactly clear who knows of
>the leaks yet. (he dug the tanks up himself))
>
>Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks
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