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Reg. 2 Permit Applications: SMO, Inc.

SMO, Inc., has applied for a construction/operating permit for a Stage I vapor recovery system at their facility at 405 Middletown Warwick Road, in Middletown.


And What About Propane Tanks?

We get questions from time to time from people curious about rules and regulations that apply to propane tanks. Some aspects of propane tanks are subject to parts of our requirements at DNREC, but not all. Here is a collection of notes, links and guidance to our requirements and those of other agencies, based on


Storage Tank Corrective Action

The Storage Tank Corrective Action Program oversees the cleanup of petroleum and chemical contamination at properties where a release has occurred from underground storage tanks (USTs) or aboveground storage tanks (ASTs).

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Remediation Section 391 Lukens Drive New Castle, Delaware 19720 302-395-2600


Underground Storage Tank Contractors

All contractors performing installation, retrofit, removal, or closure in place of regulated underground storage tanks must be certified by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

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Tanks Compliance Lukens Drive Field Office 391 Lukens Drive New Castle, DE 19720 302-395-2500


Underground Storage Tanks

The DNREC underground storage tank (UST) compliance program is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of over 400 federally regulated underground storage tank and 150 state regulated underground storage tank heating oil facilities in the state.

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Tanks Compliance Lukens Drive


Aboveground Storage Tanks

The DNREC aboveground storage tank (AST) program is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of over 1,000 regulated aboveground storage tank facilities in the state. All registered ASTs have to comply with Delaware’s Regulations Governing Aboveground Storage Tank Systems (AST Regulations).

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Tank Management Documents

An alphabetical list of documents relating to tank management in Delaware. Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Information Agricultural/Farm – Approved Best Management Practices for ASTs less than 40,000 gallons AST Activity Notification Form AST Foreclosure Form Notice AST Registration


Financial Assistance Programs

The DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances offers financing options and assistance to the owners or operators of underground and aboveground storage tank systems.

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Tanks Compliance Lukens Drive Field Office 391 Lukens Drive New Castle, DE 19720 302-395-2500


Tanks Compliance

The DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances regulates the installation, operation, maintenance, and closure of underground and aboveground storage tank systems in order to prevent contamination of soils and groundwater. The Division permits the installation and operation of vapor recovery equipment. And it oversees cleanup of releases from both underground and aboveground storage tank


Underground Storage Tank Fees

Fees for registration and permits related to underground storage tanks are set in Delaware State Code and in DNREC regulations and can be paid online. Registration Fees Underground storage


Vapor Recovery Program

The DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances partners with the DNREC Division of Air Quality to implement the Vapor Recovery (VR) program, which is is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of Stage I and Stage II vapor recovery systems at gasoline dispensing facilities.
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Legal Notice: Reg. 2 Permit Applications

Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances Start Date: 3/3/2019 End Date: 3/18/2019
Notice is hereby given that applications have been filed by Wawa, Inc., for a construction/operating permit for a Stage I & II vapor





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