Yes. Kansas requires contractors performing regulated underground storage tank work to hold a credential issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Who regulates underground storage tanks in Kansas?

The Kansas Department of Health & Environment oversees underground storage tank regulations in Kansas. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.

How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in Kansas?

Ask the contractor for their credential number and confirm it directly with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Also ask for proof of insurance appropriate for tank work.

Are residential heating oil tanks regulated in Kansas?

No. Under K.S.A. 65-34,103, the Kansas Storage Tank Act does not apply to tanks used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on a single family residential premise. The same section also excludes farm or residential tanks of 1,100 gallons or less used for storing motor fuel for noncommercial purposes. Both exclusions carry one exception, and it points at the reimbursement provisions of K.S.A. 65-34,119.

Is tank closure or removal required in Kansas?

It depends on whether the Act reaches the tank. Closure requirements are set by state rules adopted under K.S.A. 65-34,108 and apply to the tanks the Kansas Storage Tank Act covers, which does not include a heating oil tank at a single family residence. One definition matters either way: Kansas defines removal to include the process of abandoning a tank in place, so closure in place and full excavation sit in the same regulatory category.

Does Kansas have a state fund, and does it cover residential heating oil tanks?

Yes, and it does reach them. Kansas states that owners or operators of farm or residential tanks of 1,100 gallons or less, and tanks used to store heating oil at a single family residence, may qualify for reimbursement from the storage tank trust fund. The deductible is $3,000 plus $500 for each tank. Contamination at the site must have been discovered on or after December 22, 1988. Sitting outside the regulatory program does not put a residential tank outside the fund.

Who may legally perform underground storage tank work in Kansas?

Kansas requires two separate credentials, not one. No contractor may install, repair, or remove an underground storage tank without a contractor license, and at least one active officer or executive of that business must hold an individual underground storage tank installer's license. A licensed installer must be present at the job site not less than 75 percent of the time during the work and must exercise responsible supervisory control over it. Licenses are valid statewide, though local jurisdictions may impose stricter requirements than the state does.

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