SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1993
STP25083S

Expedited Enforcement of UST Regulations in New Mexico

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New Mexico is the first state to implement an expedited enforcement program to enhance compliance with the Underground Storage Tank Regulations (USTR). UST field inspectors conduct inspections at UST facilities to ensure compliance with the USTR. If the inspector detects a violation, a field Notice of Violation is issued to the owner/operator and a penalty assessed. Prior to expedited enforcement 14% of the violations were corrected. Since implementing the program the Underground Storage Tank Bureau has conducted 592 inspections, issued 181 field Notices of Violation and 52% of those cited have complied. As a result of the enforcement program 85% of the facilities inspected are in compliance with USTR. This program has been successful in gaining compliance with USTR, specifically the release detection requirements.

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Sutton-Mendoza, SA
Prevention Inspection Section, Underground Storage Tank Bureau, Santa Fe, NM
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Developed by Committee: E50
Pages: 162–166
DOI: 10.1520/STP25083S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5224-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1858-4