How to Fill Out the Georgia EPD Underground Storage Tank Notification Form (Form 7530) + FAQs

Georgia EPD Form 7530, the Notification Data for Underground Storage Tank, is the form every owner of an underground storage tank (UST) system in Georgia must file with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to register a new tank, report a change, or close a tank. The form is based on federal EPA Form 7530-1 and carries a Revision Date of June/2010, so check that date in the page footer to make sure you have the current version before you start.

If you skip this form, fill it out wrong, or file it late, your facility may never get a valid Facility ID, your tanks stay off the state’s books, and you can lose access to the Georgia Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund that pays for cleanup if a tank leaks. Getting this right the first time protects your money, your land, and your right to keep pumping fuel.

Georgia regulates more than 8,000 active UST facilities, and notification within 30 days of bringing a tank into use is a federal baseline that the state enforces. Here is what this guide gives you:

• ✅ A plain-English, line-by-line walkthrough of all six pages of Form 7530
• 📋 A pre-filing checklist of every document and number you need before you open the form
• 👥 Three full filled-out examples for the most common filing situations
• ⚠️ The field-level mistakes that get forms rejected and the exact consequence of each
• ❓ Twelve FAQs that answer the questions filers ask most

What the Form Is and Who Must File It

Form 7530 is the official UST Registration Form that Georgia EPD’s Underground Storage Tank Management Program uses to collect data on who owns a tank, where it sits, what it holds, how it is built, and how the owner pays for cleanup if it leaks. The form is required under Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-15-.05, which states that the registration form “shall be submitted by the UST owner for all USTs at all UST facilities.” The receiving office is the Georgia EPD UST Program at 4244 International Parkway, Suite 104, Atlanta, Georgia 30354.

You must file Form 7530 if you own one or more underground tanks that hold petroleum or hazardous substances and that store more than 110 gallons below ground. This sweeps in gas stations, convenience stores, truck stops, fleet yards, auto dealerships, hospitals with emergency generators, and farms with fuel tanks over 1,100 gallons, as the University of Georgia farm tank guidance explains. The plain meaning of the rule is simple: if you put fuel in the ground in Georgia, the state wants to know about it.

The reason the rule exists is to give Georgia a live map of every buried tank so inspectors can catch leaks before they reach drinking water. If you ignore the rule, you face civil penalties and a tank that the state treats as illegal, which can shut down your fuel sales. A common misconception is that only large commercial stations must register; in truth, a single farm tank over 1,100 gallons or one generator tank at a hospital triggers the same duty to file.

You file Form 7530 in three main situations: a new installation, a change in data (new owner, new operator, new financial mechanism, or tank closure), and as the backbone of your annual tank registration. New installations and data changes use the paper or PDF 7530 emailed or mailed to EPD, while the yearly renewal flows through the GEOS online portal. Knowing which path applies to you saves weeks of back-and-forth.

Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need

Gather everything below before you open Form 7530. Missing one item is the top reason a form sits unprocessed, because EPD cannot issue or update a Facility ID with gaps in the record.

• Your Facility ID number — the unique number EPD assigns to the tank location; leave it blank only if this is a brand-new facility, because guessing a number routes your form to the wrong file.
• Legal owner name and contact details — the exact legal name of the person or company that owns the tanks, since EPD cross-checks ownership against state business records and a mismatch stalls the registration.
• Facility location address and county — the physical street address where the tanks sit, not your mailing address, because the location drives which EPD inspector and county records apply.
• Class A and Class B Operator names and certificate numbers — proof your trained operators hold valid Georgia certification, which is required before tanks can legally dispense fuel.
• Financial Responsibility mechanism details — your GUST Trust Fund status or the provider name, mechanism ID, and anniversary date for private insurance, since this proves you can pay for a cleanup.
• Tank specifications for each tank — install date, capacity in gallons, material of construction, and substance stored, because EPD uses this to judge leak risk and testing rules.
• Piping specifications — material, type (pressure, suction, gravity), and install date for each line, since piping leaks are as common as tank leaks.
• Release detection methods — the monitoring method used on each tank and line, which federal and state law require for every active system.
• Installer company information — for new tanks, the name, address, and authorized representative of the company that installed the system, needed for the Oath of Installation.
• Signature authority — the name and title of the person legally allowed to sign for the owner, because an unauthorized signature voids the certification.

If any item is missing, write down what you still need and get it before filing. A form submitted with blanks in the owner, financial, or signature sections is returned, and the clock on your 30-day notification deadline keeps running.

Where to Get the Form and How to Access It

The current Form 7530 lives on the Georgia EPD UST compliance forms page, listed as “Form 7530 – Notification Data for UST (PDF, 693.09 KB).” You can also reach it through the Underground Storage Tank Forms hub, which groups registration, compliance, and corrective action forms in one place. Download the PDF and confirm the Revision Date June/2010 prints in the footer of each of the six pages.

You have two ways to complete the document. You can print it and fill it in by hand using black ink and block capitals, or you can type directly into the fillable PDF on your computer, which cuts down on the handwriting errors that cause field rejections. Either way, the form runs six pages and covers five Parts, so set aside time to work through it section by section rather than rushing.

For new installations and any change to tank data, you submit the completed 7530 to EPD by email or mail, as the New UST Installation Package directs. The annual registration renewal, by contrast, happens inside the GEOS online portal, where Parts 1 through 5 of your prior submittal are pre-filled and you only update what changed. The key rule to remember is this: if you need to change a tank, a location, or a financial mechanism, you must send a revised paper 7530 to EPD first, then complete the online renewal.

A common misconception is that GEOS replaces the 7530 entirely. It does not. GEOS handles the yearly check-in, but the 7530 remains the master document for new tanks and substantive changes, and the preparer registration guide repeatedly points users back to it.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form 7530 Line by Line

Work through the form in the order the pages appear. Each tank and line carries a Tank ID, and you reuse that same ID across every table, so assign IDs first and keep them consistent. Use the exact field labels printed on the form, and write sample entries the way they should appear in the box.

Facility ID and County (Top of Every Page)

The form asks for your Facility ID and County in the header block at the top of all six pages. To answer it, copy the Facility ID exactly as EPD assigned it and write the county where the tanks physically sit, not where your office is. For example, Northside Fuel Mart in Marietta writes 9-123456 in the Facility ID box and Cobb in the County box on every page.

If this is a brand-new facility with no ID yet, leave the Facility ID blank and EPD assigns one after the form is processed. The most common mistake is entering a guessed or old ID, which files your data under the wrong facility and can wrongly merge two businesses’ records. A misconception is that the county field is optional; it is not, because EPD sorts inspection workloads by county and a blank slows assignment.

Part 1: Facility Data — Total Number of Active Tanks

This field asks how many of your tanks are currently active at the facility. To answer it, count only tanks in use or temporarily out of use, not tanks already removed from the ground, and write the number as a whole figure. For example, a station with two gasoline tanks and one diesel tank writes 3 in the Total Number of Active Tanks box.

If you have a tank that is permanently closed, do not count it here even though you still report it later in Part 2. The common mistake is counting closed tanks, which overstates your active count and triggers questions from EPD about tanks that no longer exist. A misconception is that this number must match every tank you ever owned; it should match only your active inventory today.

Part 1: Ownership of Tanks

This block asks for the legal owner of the tanks, including organization name, contact name, full address, phone, fax, and email. To answer it, enter the exact legal name on file with the Georgia Secretary of State, then complete each contact line in standard format. For example, Northside Fuel Mart LLC, contact David Okafor, 1450 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062, phone 770-555-0147, email dokafor@northsidefuel.com.

If the tanks are owned by a parent company but operated under a trade name, list the legal owner here and save the trade name for the Location block. The most common mistake is entering a “doing business as” name instead of the legal entity, which creates a mismatch EPD cannot verify and holds the registration. A misconception is that the contact name can be any employee; it should be the person EPD can reach about ownership decisions.

Part 1: Operator of Tanks — Class A Certified

This section asks for your Class A Certified Operator, the person responsible for overall compliance, including company name, operator name, address, contact details, dates started and ended at the facility, certificate number, and certificate date. To answer it, copy the operator’s Georgia certificate number exactly and enter the date they began at this site. For example, David Okafor, Class A certificate A-04821, certificate date 02/15/2024, Date started at this facility: 03/01/2024.

If you have more than one Class A Operator, list the extras on the additional Operator Class Data form rather than cramming them here. The common mistake is leaving the certificate number blank, which signals an uncertified operator and can flag the facility for enforcement. A misconception is that the owner and the Class A Operator must be the same person; they often differ, and the form expects separate entries.

Part 1: Operator of Tanks — Class B Certified

This section asks for your Class B Certified Operator, who handles day-to-day equipment and recordkeeping, with the same set of fields as Class A. To answer it, enter the Class B operator’s name, certificate number, certificate date, and the date they started at the facility. For example, Lena Brooks, Class B certificate B-07733, certificate date 01/20/2024, Date started at this facility: 03/01/2024.

If your Class A and Class B operator is the same trained person, you still complete both blocks with that person’s matching certificate details. The common mistake is leaving Class B blank because the owner assumes one operator covers both roles; an empty Class B block makes the form incomplete. A misconception is that Class B certification is optional for small sites, when state rules require both classes at every active facility.

Part 1: Location of Tanks

This block asks where the tanks physically sit, including facility name, contact, location address, city, state (pre-filled as GA), zip, phone, fax, and email. To answer it, enter the public-facing facility name and the street address of the tanks. For example, facility name Northside Fuel Mart, location address 1450 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062.

If your mailing address differs from the tank site, always use the physical tank location here, because EPD inspectors drive to this address. The common mistake is repeating the owner’s corporate mailing address, which sends inspectors to the wrong place and delays the mandatory installation inspection. A misconception is that you can update the location later in GEOS; you cannot, because a location change requires a fresh revised 7530 sent to EPD first.

Part 1: Facility Type

This field asks you to check the box that best describes your facility from a list that includes Gas Station, Farm, Government City, Hospital, Industrial, Commercial, and more. To answer it, check the single box that matches your primary use. For example, Northside Fuel Mart checks {X} Gas Station, while Henderson Family Farms checks {X} Farm.

If your site fits two categories, such as a commercial building with a backup generator, pick the use tied to the tanks themselves. The common mistake is checking multiple boxes, which confuses EPD’s classification and the testing rules tied to facility type. A misconception is that the category is cosmetic; in reality, it drives which inspection schedule and exemptions apply, so a farm and a gas station face different rules.

Part 1: Financial Responsibility

This section asks how you will pay for cleanup and third-party claims if a tank leaks, certifying you meet §12-13-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated through a listed mechanism. To answer it, check the box “I meet the financial responsibility requirements,” then check one Primary Mechanism — most Georgia owners check {X} GUST Trust Fund. For example, Northside Fuel Mart checks GUST Trust Fund, since the fee is collected on its fuel invoices.

If you choose a mechanism other than the GUST Trust Fund, you must enter the provider name, address, mechanism ID number, and anniversary date under GUST Rule 391-3-15-.12. You must also check a Deductible Mechanism box, because the GUST Trust Fund carries a $10,000 deductible that you must show coverage for. The most common mistake is checking GUST Trust Fund but skipping the deductible box, which leaves a gap EPD must chase down and the misconception that the Trust Fund covers the first dollar of every claim, when it does not.

Part 2: Tank Data — Tank Status

This table asks the current status of each tank, with columns for Tank ID, Install Date, Tank Age, Tank Capacity, and status checks for Currently in Use, Temporarily Out of Use, Removed from Ground, Removed Date, and Closed in Ground. To answer it, give each tank a unique Tank ID and fill one row per tank. For example, Tank 001, install date 06/10/2024, capacity 10,000 gallons, checked Currently in Use.

If a tank is temporarily out of use, check that column and complete the Date Last Used field in the continued table, along with the Intent To Close Form (GUST-29) date if applicable. The common mistake is leaving Install Date blank, which makes EPD unable to calculate tank age and the required testing schedule. A misconception is that an empty generator tank needs no row; emergency generator tanks must be reported and the Emergency Generator? column checked.

Part 2: Substance Stored and Hazardous Substance

This pair of tables asks what each tank holds, with petroleum columns for Gas, Gasohol, Diesel, Kerosene, Used Oil, Aviation Fuel, and New Oil, plus a separate table for hazardous substances with Hazardous ID, Name, CAS Number, and CERCLA Number. To answer it, check the matching substance column for each Tank ID. For example, Tank 001 checks Gas, Tank 003 checks Diesel.

If a tank stores a regulated hazardous substance instead of fuel, complete the hazardous table with the CAS and CERCLA numbers from the safety data sheet. The common mistake is checking the wrong fuel column, which changes the release detection and overfill rules EPD expects. A misconception is that gasohol is the same as gas on the form; they are separate boxes, and the blend you actually store determines the right one.

Part 2: Material of Construction

This table asks how each tank is built, with columns such as Bare Steel, Steel-Impressed Current, Steel-Galvanic, STIP-3, Epoxy, Epoxy/Double Walled, Fiberglass, Composite, Lined Interior, and others. To answer it, check the construction type for each Tank ID and add the install date where the column requests it. For example, Tank 001 checks Fiberglass/Double Walled.

If your tank uses cathodic protection, check the Steel-Impressed Current or Steel-Galvanic box and record the install date, since corrosion protection has its own inspection cycle. The common mistake is checking Bare Steel for a modern tank, which falsely flags it as high-risk and unprotected. A misconception is that double-walled and single-walled are interchangeable on the form; the wall type drives the interstitial monitoring rules in Part 4.

Part 2: Spill and Overfill

This table asks about spill and overfill protection per tank, with columns for Overfill Type, Overfill Install Date, Overfill Exempt, Spill Install Date, and Spill Exempt. To answer it, record the install dates of your spill bucket and overfill device for each Tank ID. For example, Tank 001, overfill install date 06/10/2024, spill install date 06/10/2024.

If a tank is exempt — for instance, one that never receives more than 25 gallons at a time — check the Spill Exempt or Overfill Exempt box instead of a date. The common mistake is leaving both the date and the exempt box blank, which reads as no spill protection at all and can trigger enforcement. A misconception is that spill and overfill protection are one device; they are two distinct systems with separate columns.

Part 3: Piping Data

This section mirrors Part 2 for your product lines, with Piping Status (Currently in Use, Temporarily Out of Use, Removed, Closed in Ground), Piping Material (Bare Steel, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, Double Walled Flex, Copper, and more), and Piping Type (Suction, Pressure, Gravity Fed). To answer it, use the same Tank ID as the tank the piping serves and fill one row per line. For example, piping for Tank 001, material Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, type Pressure.

If your system uses safe-suction piping with no valve at the tank, check the “Suction: No Valve at Tank” box, because that design is exempt from line leak detection. The common mistake is mismatching the Tank ID between the tank and its piping, which breaks the link EPD relies on to track the full system. A misconception is that piping does not need its own release detection; pressurized lines require leak detectors under federal rules.

Part 4: Release Detection

This part asks how you monitor each tank and line for leaks, with tank columns for Automatic Tank Gauge, Interstitial Monitoring, SIR, Inventory Control/Tank Tightness Testing, Manual Tank Gauging (valid only for tanks under 2,000 gallons), Ground Water Monitoring, and Vapor Monitoring, plus a parallel table for piping. To answer it, check the method used for each Tank ID. For example, Tank 001 checks Automatic Tank Gauge and Interstitial Monitoring.

If a tank is genuinely exempt, check the Exempt column, but be sure the exemption truly applies before doing so. The common mistake is checking Manual Tank Gauging for a tank larger than 2,000 gallons, which is not a valid method at that size and fails the form. A misconception is that one detection method covers both tank and piping; the form requires a separate method for each.

Part 5: Certification — Oath of Installation

This block asks the installer to swear the installation, release detection, and spill/overfill protection in Part 2 is true, with fields for Company, Company Address, Authorized Representative, Signature, Title, Telephone Number, and Date. To answer it, the installation company completes and signs this block for any newly installed tank. For example, Peachtree Tank Installers, Inc., authorized representative Maria Gomez, title Project Manager, date 06/12/2024.

If you are filing only a data change with no new installation, this block may stay blank, but a new tank without it is incomplete. The common mistake is the owner signing the installer oath, which is improper because the installer must certify their own work. A misconception is that a verbal confirmation suffices; only a signed Oath of Installation satisfies the certification.

Part 5: Certification — Owner Certification

This final block asks the owner to certify “under penalty of law” that the information is true, accurate, and complete, with fields for Owner Name (print), Title, Owner Signature, and Date. To answer it, the legal owner or an authorized officer prints their name, signs, and dates the form. For example, David Okafor, title Owner, signed and dated 06/12/2024.

If a manager signs on the owner’s behalf, that person must hold written authority to bind the company, or the certification is void. The common mistake is leaving the date blank, which makes EPD unable to confirm when the certification was made and can void the filing. A misconception is that a printed name alone counts as a signature; the form requires an actual signature plus the printed name.

Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios

These three scenarios follow named filers through the most common reasons people file Form 7530. Each table shows what the filer enters in the key sections.

Scenario 1: David Okafor Registers a New Gas Station

David opens Northside Fuel Mart in Cobb County and installs three new tanks. He files Form 7530 within 30 days to obtain a Facility ID.

Form Section	What David Enters
Facility ID / County	(blank — new facility) / Cobb
Total Number of Active Tanks	3
Ownership of Tanks	Northside Fuel Mart LLC, David Okafor, 1450 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062
Class A Operator	David Okafor, certificate A-04821
Location of Tanks	Northside Fuel Mart, 1450 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062
Facility Type	{X} Gas Station
Financial Responsibility	{X} GUST Trust Fund + deductible box checked
Part 2 Tank Status	Tank 001, 10,000 gal, Currently in Use, install 06/10/2024
Part 5 Oath of Installation	Peachtree Tank Installers, Inc., Maria Gomez
Part 5 Owner Certification	David Okafor, signed 06/12/2024

Scenario 2: Lena Brooks Reports a Change in Ownership

Lena buys an existing convenience store with two tanks in Fulton County and files a revised 7530 to put the facility in her name.

Form Section	What Lena Enters
Facility ID / County	9-098765 / Fulton
Total Number of Active Tanks	2
Ownership of Tanks	Brooks Retail Group Inc., Lena Brooks, 88 Main Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
Class A Operator	Lena Brooks, certificate A-05566, started 04/01/2026
Class B Operator	Same person, certificate B-05567
Location of Tanks	Main Street Mini Mart, 90 Main Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
Facility Type	{X} Gas Station
Financial Responsibility	{X} GUST Trust Fund + deductible box checked
Part 2 Tank Status	Tanks 001 and 002, both Currently in Use
Part 5 Owner Certification	Lena Brooks, signed 04/05/2026

Scenario 3: Henderson Family Farms Registers a 1,500-Gallon Farm Tank

The Hendersons run a row-crop farm in Tift County with a 1,500-gallon diesel tank, which exceeds the 1,100-gallon farm threshold and must be registered.

Form Section	What the Hendersons Enter
Facility ID / County	(blank — new facility) / Tift
Total Number of Active Tanks	1
Ownership of Tanks	Henderson Family Farms, Ray Henderson, 2200 County Road 14, Tifton, GA 31794
Class A Operator	Ray Henderson, certificate A-06120
Location of Tanks	Henderson Family Farms, 2200 County Road 14, Tifton, GA 31794
Facility Type	{X} Farm
Financial Responsibility	{X} GUST Trust Fund + deductible box checked
Part 2 Tank Status	Tank 001, 1,500 gal, Currently in Use, install 05/15/2026
Part 2 Substance Stored	Tank 001 checks Diesel
Part 5 Owner Certification	Ray Henderson, signed 05/20/2026

How to File the Completed Form

Georgia EPD accepts Form 7530 through two channels for new installations and data changes, plus the GEOS portal for annual renewal. Pick the channel that fits your situation and keep proof of every submission.

• Email: Send the completed PDF to epd.atr@dnr.ga.gov, the address listed in the New UST Installation Package. There is no filing fee for the 7530 itself. Email is the fastest channel, and you should save the sent message and any auto-reply as proof of filing.
• Mail: Send the signed paper form to the Georgia EPD Underground Storage Tank Program, 4244 International Parkway, Suite 104, Atlanta, Georgia 30354. No fee applies, and you should mail it with tracking or certified mail so you hold a dated receipt as proof of filing.
• GEOS online portal: For annual tank registration, log in at the GEOS portal, where Parts 1 through 5 pre-fill from your last submittal. You verify each part, certify with your PIN, and print the confirmation page. The preparer guide walks through each screen, and the printed confirmation is your proof of filing.

After EPD receives a complete new-installation 7530, it issues a Facility ID and schedules an inspection, which the installation package says occurs within about two months of the ID being issued. Always keep a full copy of the signed form, every attachment, and your proof of filing for your own records.

What Happens After You File

Once EPD processes a complete Form 7530, it enters your tanks into the state database and, for a new facility, assigns a Facility ID. The agency then schedules a mandatory installation inspection, generally within two months of issuing the Facility ID, per the New UST Installation Package. You cannot legally operate the tanks until they are properly registered and your operators are certified.

If the form is incomplete, EPD returns it or marks the submittal “Partial,” and you must supply the missing data before the registration finalizes. The preparer guide shows that a “Complete Submittal” status means the form is processing, while “Partial Submittal” means revisions are needed. A delay here keeps your tanks in legal limbo and the 30-day clock working against you.

Once registered, you must renew your tank registration every year through GEOS and file a fresh revised 7530 any time ownership, location, financial responsibility, or tank configuration changes. If a release ever occurs, you must report it within 24 hours using the Petroleum Product Release Notification (GUST-1) form, a separate filing from the 7530. Staying current on these obligations is what keeps your access to the GUST Trust Fund intact.

Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form

• Entering a guessed or outdated Facility ID files your data under the wrong facility and can merge two businesses’ records.
• Leaving the County field blank slows inspector assignment because EPD sorts workloads by county.
• Counting permanently closed tanks in the Active Tanks total triggers EPD questions about tanks that no longer exist.
• Using a “doing business as” name instead of the legal entity in Ownership creates a mismatch that holds the registration.
• Putting the corporate mailing address in the Location block sends inspectors to the wrong site and delays the inspection.
• Leaving an operator certificate number blank signals an uncertified operator and can flag the facility for enforcement.
• Skipping the Class B Operator block makes the form incomplete because Georgia requires both operator classes.
• Checking GUST Trust Fund but skipping the deductible box leaves a $10,000 coverage gap EPD must chase down.
• Leaving a tank’s Install Date blank makes EPD unable to calculate tank age and the testing schedule.
• Checking Manual Tank Gauging for a tank over 2,000 gallons uses an invalid method and fails the form.
• Mismatching the Tank ID between a tank and its piping breaks the link EPD uses to track the system.
• Having the owner sign the installer’s Oath of Installation is improper because only the installer can certify their work.
• Leaving the certification Date blank voids the filing because EPD cannot confirm when it was made.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do:

• Do confirm the Revision Date June/2010 in the footer so you use the current form.
• Do assign each tank a unique Tank ID and reuse it across every table for consistency.
• Do use the legal owner name exactly as registered with the state, because EPD cross-checks it.
• Do check the deductible box whenever you select the GUST Trust Fund, to close the $10,000 gap.
• Do keep a signed copy and dated proof of filing, since you may need to prove timely notification.
• Do file a revised 7530 before any GEOS change to location, ownership, or financial mechanism.

Don’t:

• Don’t guess a Facility ID for a new facility; leave it blank and let EPD assign one.
• Don’t count removed tanks in your active total, because it overstates your inventory.
• Don’t sign the form unless you hold authority to bind the owner, or the certification is void.
• Don’t leave install dates or certificate numbers blank, since both drive compliance schedules.
• Don’t assume GEOS replaces the 7530; the paper form still governs new tanks and changes.
• Don’t wait past 30 days to notify EPD of a new tank, because penalties and legal exposure follow.

Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help

Many owners file Form 7530 themselves, while others hire a tank installer, consultant, or A/B Operator as a “Preparer.” Weigh these points before you decide.

Pros of filing yourself:

• You save the consultant fee, since the 7530 carries no filing fee of its own.
• You learn your own system, which helps you stay compliant year to year.
• You control the timeline and can file the moment your tanks go in.
• You avoid the back-and-forth of explaining your facility to an outside preparer.
• You keep your data private within your own staff.

Cons of filing yourself:

• You risk field errors that delay your Facility ID, especially in the financial and detection sections.
• You shoulder the full legal weight of the owner certification if data is wrong.
• You must decode technical tank and piping terms without expert help.
• You may miss the deductible or exemption nuances that trip up first-time filers.
• You spend hours that a seasoned preparer could complete in a fraction of the time.

FAQs

Do I need to file Form 7530 if I only have one underground tank?

Yes. A single underground tank over 110 gallons of petroleum or hazardous substance must be registered, and farm tanks over 1,100 gallons also count, so one tank still triggers the duty to file.

Do I leave the Facility ID blank if my facility is brand new?

Yes. Leave the Facility ID box empty for a new facility, because EPD assigns the number after processing your form; entering a guessed number misfiles your data.

Do I count tanks I already removed in the Total Number of Active Tanks?

No. Count only tanks in use or temporarily out of use, because removed tanks are reported in Part 2 but excluded from your active count.

Do I write my trade name or legal name in the Ownership block?

No. Enter the exact legal entity name registered with the state in Ownership, and save your trade name for the Location of Tanks block, since EPD verifies legal ownership.

Do I need both a Class A and a Class B Operator?

Yes. Georgia requires both operator classes at every active facility, and you must list certificate numbers for each, even if the same trained person fills both roles.

Do I have to check the deductible box if I use the GUST Trust Fund?

Yes. The GUST Trust Fund carries a $10,000 deductible, so you must check a deductible mechanism box to show how that first $10,000 of coverage is provided.

Do I file Form 7530 online through GEOS for a new installation?

No. New installations and data changes use the paper or PDF 7530 emailed to epd.atr@dnr.ga.gov or mailed to EPD; GEOS handles only the annual renewal.

Do I use Manual Tank Gauging as release detection for a 10,000-gallon tank?

No. Manual Tank Gauging is valid only for tanks under 2,000 gallons, so a 10,000-gallon tank must use a method like an automatic tank gauge or interstitial monitoring.

Do I sign the Oath of Installation as the tank owner?

No. The installation company signs the Oath of Installation to certify its own work, while the owner signs the separate Owner Certification block.

Do I have to file a new 7530 when I change my financial responsibility mechanism?

Yes. A change in your financial mechanism requires a revised 7530 sent to EPD before you update the information in your GEOS annual renewal.

Do I report a tank leak on Form 7530?

No. A confirmed release is reported within 24 hours on the separate Petroleum Product Release Notification (GUST-1) form, not on the 7530.

Do I need to renew my tank registration every year?

Yes. You renew through the GEOS portal each year, and you must print and post the updated Registration Certificate at your UST facility once it is issued.