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That should an UST inspector find fuel in a spill containment manhole you will be cited for two violations:

• Failure to provide spill containment.

• Failure to investigate a suspected release.

The first violation is easy enough to fix.  You simply clean all fluid and trash from the spill containment manhole.  The second violation is altogether a different matter.  First you must fill out and file an UST-17A form notifying the State of the suspected release.  Then you must conduct an hydrostatic test of the spill containment manhole.  If all is well with the test you file, within 7 days of the UST-17A, the UST-17B form, notifying the State of the results of your investigation.  If the spill fails the test then you must conduct a “site check” ie soil/water samples around the leaking spill.  Isn’t it easier just to maintain your equipment on a regular basis?

USTCOM Ultimate solves your problems

With the USTCOM Ultimate monthly program you get peace of mind:

• We perform a monthly 45 point comprehensive site check.
• Alert you immediately to serious conditions such as leaks.
• Take photos of problems we find.
• Provide you with a monthly detailed report for each site with our findings.
• Remind you when important testing/permitting dates come due.
• Represent you at UST inspections.
• Clean out the spill containment manholes.
• Paint the spill containment manhole lids.
• Keep up to date on UST regulations and the things inspectors are looking for.
• File out and file various UST forms as required.

USTCOM Ultimate a necessity in today’s business climate