{"id":1089,"date":"2023-02-09T15:38:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T20:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/grantandloanprograms\/?page_id=1089"},"modified":"2025-03-24T14:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:03:22","slug":"unregulated-heating-oil-underground-storage-tank","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/grantandloanprograms\/fact-sheets\/unregulated-heating-oil-underground-storage-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"Unregulated Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Case Study: Unregulated Heating Oil Tank<\/h2>\n

Homeowners of New Jersey<\/em><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”10″ accent_color=”#336699″][vc_column_text css=””]OPPORTUNITY\/CHALLENGES\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSome homeowners will be familiar with the discovery of an oil tank buried on their property.\u00a0 Even worse is learning that the tank has discharged and leaked into the surrounding soil and ground water, and they are now responsible for the tank removal as well as an investigation and remediation.\u00a0 Thankfully, the DEP may be able to help!<\/p>\n

PARTNERS\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAlthough they are only officially involved once a discharge has been reported, the DEP\u2019s Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment Program (CSRRP) has developed valuable informational resources and guides for homeowners on all aspects of the removal and remediation process.\u00a0 This information can be found on their website at https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/srp\/unregulatedtanks\/<\/a>.\u00a0 Additionally, homeowners can search for DEP Certified UST Firms or Licensed Site Remediation Professionals through DEP\u2019s online resource, DEP Data Miner, to assist them in this effort.<\/p>\n

ACTION\u00a0<\/strong>
\nIf you need to remove an Underground Storage Tank (UST), here are the steps necessary:<\/p>\n

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  1. Hire a contractor certified for tank closure, obtain any permits from the municipality, remove the UST, and check for holes or signs of discharge. If the tank has not leaked, the municipality will close the permit and the process is complete.<\/li>\n
  2. If the tank has leaked, the homeowner is responsible for reporting the discharge by calling the DEP hotline at 877-927-6337.<\/li>\n
  3. Hire a contractor certified in Subsurface Evaluation or a Licensed Site Remediation Professional.<\/li>\n
  4. Conduct investigation\/ remediation of the site.<\/li>\n
  5. Submit a final Remedial Action Report to the DEP.<\/li>\n
  6. Upon submission and review of a complete report, you will receive a No Further Action letter from the DEP, marking the completion of the remediation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    FUNDING\/RESOURCES\u00a0<\/strong>
    \nThe Unregulated Heating Oil Tank (UHOT) Program allows environmental professionals to investigate and remediate discharges from Unregulated Heating Oil Tanks, including all residential fuel oil underground storage tanks. In addition, owners and operators of leaking unregulated USTs may be eligible to apply to the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade and Closure Fund (PUST).\u00a0 The PUST Fund provides financial assistance in the form of grants and\/or loans to eligible applicants.\u00a0 Currently, there is a 3.5-year wait time for review for assistance as a result of the popularity of the program. Owners and operators of leaking aboveground petroleum storage tanks and USTs can apply to the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF).\u00a0 The HDSRF provides assistance in the form of partial grants and remediation loans.<\/p>\n

    RESULTS & BENEFITS\u00a0<\/strong>
    \nUtilizing the DEP\u2019s UHOT Program will provide the homeowner with an understanding of the heating oil remediation process and the remediation to be managed by professionals.\u00a0 Not only will you find all the information you need on our websites, but you may also be eligible for reimbursement on these efforts in the future with the UST Fund and HDSRF Programs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1095″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1675886870079{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #999999 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #999999 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #999999 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #999999 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”]<\/i> Helpful Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n