Frequently Asked Questions

Administration

1.    Is the PST database and/or the LUST list available online?  Our database lists are not currently available online.  These requests must be submitted in writing, to the Director of the Petroleum Storage Tank Division and should include the specific information requested and the purpose of the request. For information requests, please send a written request to PSTD, Attention Gary Walker, PO Box 52000 OKC, OK 73152, by e-mail at g.walker@occemail.com or call 405-521-4861. 

2.   Can I submit my registration online? No, registrations can be printed from our website but a completed form must be mailed in with an original signature.  

3.   How do I get a permit for my facility? Permits are obtained by completing a registration form for tanks. Once the registration form is complete, we will invoice the tank owner $25 per tank, per year. Once the invoice is paid, we will issue a permit to be displayed at the facility. Permit dates are from October 1st to September 30. We invoice annually on August 1st. The owner of the facility on July 1^st or after is the one who will be responsible for the tank fees.  If you do not receive an invoice by mid-August, please call 405-522-4640. 

4.   I sold my facility. How do I get it out of my name?  It is the new owner’s responsibility to complete a Change of Ownership form within 30 days, which can be found on our website. Once completed, we will transfer ownership into the new owner’s name.  If you will notify the Petroleum Storage Tank Division that you have sold your facility and provide the new owners name and address, we will contact the new owners.

5.   Do you take credit cards?  No. At the current time, we are unable to accept debit or credit cards. Payment can be made (in person) with cash or check or by mail with check. 

6.   Where do I get a Motor Fuel License? Oklahoma Tax Commission, Motor Fuel Tax Division, Taxpayer assistance section at 405-522-5658. 

7.  Can an unregistered tank have a regulated substance in it?  No.  Oklahoma Statutes Title 17 308.  “A.  1.  Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, no storage tank system or facility shall be   operated without a permit from the Corporation Commission.  2.  A storage tank system is not required to be permitted if the tank system: a.  does not contain or has not contained a regulated substance, or b.  has been permanently closed or has not been in operation since January 1, 1974.  B.  No person shall deposit a regulated substance into a storage tank system unless the system is operating pursuant to a permit issued by the Commission.”

 Accounting 

1.   How do I apply to the Fund?  You only need to apply to the Indemnity Fund if you have a release. The Indemnity Fund Application is on the web page as well as a list of Licensed Remediation Consultants.  You must first hire a Licensed Remediation Consultant, who will help you complete the application. 

2.   Does all work need to be approved before my consultant can begin work?  On a suspicion of release, remediation consultants still need to follow the reporting requirements.  Therefore, some work may be completed before the application has been approved.  This does not ensure payment from the Indemnity Fund because all eligibility requirements must be met.  If eligibility is denied, the tank owner would be responsible for all of the financial costs incurred.  The tank owner is also responsible for the payment of work completed until eligibility is approved.   

3.   How much is the deductible? If the release was discovered before 6/4/04, the deductible is $5,000. If it was discovered on or after 6/4/04, the deductible will be 1% of the total amount of the clean up, not to exceed $5,000.

4.   How long do I have to make submit claims to the fund?  Oklahoma Statutes Title 17 356 O. 1. “Claims for reimbursement pursuant to the Oklahoma Petroleum Storage Tank Release Indemnity Program must be made within two (2) years of June 9, 1998, or two (2) years after site closure, whichever is later.”  All claims must be submitted prior to the deadline; therefore, an application and all claims must be submitted and approved prior to this time. 

5.   Can I access the fund if I have an insurance policy?   Oklahoma Statutes Title 17 356 G.  “Except as otherwise provided by the Oklahoma Petroleum Storage Tank Release Indemnity Program, a reimbursement shall not be made to any eligible person who has received or is eligible for payment or reimbursement from any other state or federal agency or other third party payor for the corrective action taken or the damages or the injuries associated with a release. If a state or federal agency or other third-party payor does not fully compensate the eligible person, then the eligible person may seek compensation for the uncompensated amount from the Indemnity Fund”

Technical 

1.   1.   PSTD Technical has had several inquiries about whether Staff Hydros will approve reimbursement costs for decommissioning remediation system wells according to Unit Cost rates? Since late 2004, it has been PSTD policy that the reimbursement of Unit Cost rates for decommissioning monitoring and remediation system wells at fuel release sites will only apply to eligible monitoring wells that were installed under Unit Cost well installation rates.  The fair and reasonable cost for reimbursement of site remediation system wells must be determined through the competitive bid process.  Copies of secured bids should be attached to the submitted Purchase Order Request for decommissioning activities.