The vermont petroleum cleanup fund pcf offers financial assistance to residential tank owners toward the removal replacement or upgrade of both aboveground and underground fuel oil storage tanks.
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Vermonters that heat with fuel oil are encouraged to get their tank inspected this summer.
Qualified applicants may be eligible to receive up to 2 000 to replace an indoor tank up to 3 000 for an outdoor tank and up to 4 000 for an.
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Residential heating oil tank removal replacement financial assistance program if you made less than 65 000 in the previous tax year.
The ast inspection checklist can be found on page 17 and 18 of the ast rules.
About 150 000 vermont residents currently use oil tanks to store home heating fuel said matt cota.
The goal of vermont s underground storage tank ust program is to protect human health and the environment by preventing releases of liquid petroleum and hazardous substances from storage tank systems.
The vermont fuel dealers association says the inspection is quick and looks for things like damage to the tank whether it s on a stable surface and whether all the connections from the tank to.
Inspection of tanks the tank installer must complete an ast inspection checklist and review the guidelines with the tank owner.
All tanks require inspections at least every 3 years routine checklist.
The tank inspection rules are part of act 76 adopted by the vermont legislature last year.
If your oil tank leaks it can threaten groundwater resources on your property and in a worst case scenario cause explosive vapors to seep.
Vermont fuel dealers association vfda july 15 2020 vermonters that heat with fuel oil are encouraged to get their tank inspected this summer.
And who conducted the inspection.
Are the tank legs 1 unstable or on an uneven foundation.
We are one month away from the tank inspection.
With prior approval from the agency of natural resources a checklist designed by a company or a third party can be used.
Give us a call to confirm if your fuel oil tank has been checked within the past three years.
According to vermont regulations an un inspected tank can not be filled after august 15 2020.
Are there any drips or signs of leakage around the oil filter or valves.
