The Ohio Underground Storage Tank (UST) Registration Application, Form SFM-17-0033 (also labeled COM5211), is the form that every owner of a regulated underground fuel tank in Ohio must file to tell the state what tanks they own, where the tanks sit, and how the tanks are built. The form goes to the Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR), which sits inside the Ohio State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Commerce.
One point trips up almost everyone: many people search for the “Ohio EPA” UST form, but Ohio EPA does not register tanks. Ohio EPA steps in only when a tank leaks and the cleanup runs through its Voluntary Action Program. Day-to-day registration belongs to BUSTR under Rule 1301:7-9-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code, with the current form carrying a revision date of 07/02/2019. Ohio has more than 20,000 regulated USTs on file, and a single late or false filing can trigger a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day, so getting this form right protects both your wallet and your license to dispense fuel.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📋 What the form is, who must file it, and the three filing triggers that force you to submit it
- 🗂️ The exact documents and ID numbers to gather before you open the form
- ✍️ A line-by-line walkthrough of every box in Part A and Part B, with sample entries
- 🧾 Three full filing scenarios for a new install, an annual re-registration, and an ownership transfer
- ⚠️ The most common mistakes, the fees, the deadlines, and the penalties that follow a slip-up
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
The UST Registration Application is the official record BUSTR uses to track every regulated underground storage tank in Ohio. The form is required by Rule 1301:7-9-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code and by federal law at 40 CFR 280.22. The owner of the UST must file it, not the contractor and not the gas-station clerk. The form has two parts: Part A covers who owns the tank and the site, and Part B covers how each tank is built.
You must file this form in four situations. You file a New Application within 30 days of bringing brand-new tanks into service at a fresh site. You file a Modified Application when you add a tank to an existing site or switch a tank to a high-ethanol or high-biodiesel blend. You file a Transfer of Ownership within 30 days of buying tanks from someone else. And you file an annual registration every year by June 30 for tanks already in use.
The statute behind the form is Ohio Revised Code sections 3737.02 and 3737.88. The plain-English meaning is that the State Fire Marshal has legal power to demand this data to prevent fires, explosions, and fuel leaks. If you ignore the rule, BUSTR can reject your filing, charge late fees, and refer knowing violations for an unclassified felony with a fine up to $25,000. For example, Dwight buys a corner station and assumes the seller’s old registration still covers him; because he never filed a transfer, BUSTR has no valid owner on record and his fuel deliveries can be flagged.
A common misconception is that small “farm” or “residential” tanks are always exempt. Some are deferred, but many are not, and the BUSTR Resources page lists exactly which tanks must register. When in doubt, treat the tank as regulated and confirm before you skip the form.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Filling out this form goes fast once you have your paperwork in one place. Gather these items before you open the PDF, because a single missing number can stall the whole filing.
- Your BUSTR Owner # (W-prefix, six digits). This ties every site you own to one record; missing it can create a duplicate owner file and split your history.
- Your Facility # (eight digits). Look it up on the OTTER facility search; a wrong number attaches your tanks to a stranger’s site.
- The exact street address of the facility. A vague intersection instead of a street address delays inspector dispatch during a release.
- A 24-hour emergency contact name, phone, and email. Without a live contact, BUSTR cannot reach anyone during a fire or spill.
- Legal proof of UST ownership or a lease/legal agreement. If you cannot show ownership, BUSTR requires a lease, and a gap here freezes processing.
- Property owner details from the county auditor or recorder. The land owner can differ from the tank owner, and a mismatch triggers a documentation request.
- PUSTRCB registration status and your deductible mechanism. The Petroleum UST Release Compensation Board handles financial responsibility, and an unregistered tank fails the financial-responsibility check.
- Tank-by-tank construction data for Part B. You need capacity, contents, wall type, corrosion protection, and release detection for each tank, or Part B is incomplete.
- Your installer’s records or prior owner’s records. Paragraph (E)(5)(f) of Rule 1301:7-9-06 requires the seller to hand these over; without them you cannot answer Part B correctly.
- A check, money order, or card for the per-tank fee. No fee means automatic rejection under paragraph (H) of the rule.
If you skip any item, the form may still print, but BUSTR will reject an incomplete or unfunded application. Gathering everything first turns a stressful afternoon into a 30-minute task.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
You can download the official UST Registration Application directly as the BUSTR Registration Application PDF, which BUSTR also catalogs on its Underground Storage Tanks forms page. The PDF is fillable on a computer, which is the cleaner route because typed entries avoid handwriting errors.
You can also file electronically through the SFM Engage online permit portal, which walks you through the same fields and lets you pay by credit card in one sitting. The portal is the fastest channel and gives you an instant confirmation number. For owners who prefer paper, the printed form mails to the Bureau of Testing and Registration in Reynoldsburg.
Confirm the revision date in the footer before you start. The current form reads SFM-17-0033, 07/02/19. If you pull an older PDF from a third-party site, the box numbers may not match this guide, and BUSTR can reject a stale form version.
A misconception worth clearing up: people think the annual renewal needs a fresh blank form each June. In practice, BUSTR mails a pre-filled annual registration notice to every owner who filed during the prior year, so you often confirm and pay rather than start from scratch.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the UST Registration Application Line by Line
The form moves from the easy identity boxes in Part A to the technical tank-construction boxes in Part B. Fill in Part A for every filing. Add Part B only for New or Modified applications, since a Transfer of Ownership needs Part A alone. Take each box in order.
A1) Owner
This box asks for the unique owner number BUSTR has already assigned to you. Write your six-digit number with its W prefix, exactly as it appears on any prior registration. For example, Maria Lopez owns three stations and writes W004521 in every filing she sends. If you are brand-new to Ohio and have never owned a UST here, leave the box blank and BUSTR will assign your number. The most common mistake is copying the prior owner’s W number onto your transfer form, which merges your tanks into someone else’s history and creates a tangled record that takes weeks to unwind. Many filers wrongly believe each site gets its own owner number, but one owner keeps a single W number across every site they control.
A2) Facility
This box asks for the eight-digit number tied to the physical site, not the owner. Look the number up on the OTTER facility search and type it exactly, since the first two digits map to the county. For example, Marcus Bell finds his Columbus station listed as 25009880 and enters that. If the site is brand-new and never held tanks before, leave it blank for BUSTR to assign. The facility number stays with the dirt forever, so the same number follows the site even when the owner changes or tanks are pulled and reinstalled decades later. The biggest error is inventing a number or guessing; a wrong facility number files your tanks against another business entirely. People often assume a new owner gets a new facility number, but the site keeps its original number for life.
A3) Type of Application
This box asks why you are filing today. Check exactly one of three boxes: New Application, Modified Application, or Transfer of Ownership. For example, Aisha Khan just installed two tanks at a new lot and checks New Application. Modified means you added a tank to an existing site or did a “change of product” to over 10% ethanol or over 20% biodiesel. A common mistake is checking Modified for routine piping or vent work, which is wrong because that “modification” term applies to permits, not registration, and you do not file a registration for piping repairs. Filers often think a Transfer needs the full form, but a Transfer of Ownership requires Part A only.
A4) Facility Information
This box asks for the site’s name, address, and 24-hour emergency contact. Write the most specific name and exact street address you can, such as Big Gas #14, 482 Front St, Dayton, OH 45402. List an emergency contact who can make immediate decisions during a fire or release. The classic mistake is naming a chain with no store number, so BUSTR cannot tell which of your locations is filing, which slows correspondence. A nuance: if your facility has no formal name, use the owner business name plus a unit number. Many owners think the emergency contact can be a general office line, but it must reach a live decision-maker around the clock.
A5) Facility Type
This box asks what kind of operation runs the tanks. Check the single type that best fits, such as Gas Station, Government, Industrial, Farm, Marina, Airport, or Other. For example, Marcus Bell checks Gas Station for his retail fuel stop. For airport hydrant systems or field-constructed systems, check Other and explain. The common error is checking two boxes; the form wants one best-fit choice, and multiple checks confuse the record. People often assume Other is a catch-all to avoid thinking, but using it when a listed type fits can prompt a follow-up question from BUSTR.
A6) Attended Facility?
This box asks whether a person is present to authorize fuel dispensing. Check Yes if an attendant is on duty, or No if the site dispenses without one. For example, Aisha Khan checks Yes because a cashier supervises her pumps. This answer drives BUSTR operator-training and signage rules, not building-code definitions. The mistake is treating “attended” like a fire-code term; answering wrong can leave you out of compliance on training requirements. A misconception is that a remote camera counts as “attended,” but the box is about a person who authorizes dispensing on site.
A7) UST Owner Information
This box asks for the party that owns the tank systems, usually a company. Enter the owner’s legal name, address, contact name, phone, and email, such as Lopez Fuel Holdings LLC, 12 Main St, Toledo, OH 43604. BUSTR sends all correspondence to this party, so accuracy here controls whether you get your annual notice. The common mistake is listing the on-site manager instead of the legal owner, which routes important notices to the wrong desk. Owners often confuse themselves with the operator, but A7 is the entity that owns the tanks, while daily operations belong in A11.
A8) Type of Ownership
This box asks how to classify the owning entity. Check Commercial for a company controlling multiple sites, Government for a public entity, or Individual for a private party controlling one site. For example, Lopez Fuel Holdings LLC checks Commercial because it runs several stations. The federal rules do not define this term, so BUSTR uses these three meanings. The mistake is checking Individual when you actually run a multi-site company, which can misstate your fee-exemption status. People assume Individual means a sole proprietor by tax status, but here it means a private party that controls a single site.
A9) Is the UST Owner Also the Property Owner?
This box asks whether the tank owner also owns the land. Check Yes, I will submit proof of ownership or No, I will provide legal agreement (e.g., lease). For example, Marcus Bell leases his lot and checks No, then attaches his lease. If you check No, you must supply a lease or similar agreement. The mistake is checking Yes when you only rent the ground, which triggers a documentation hold once BUSTR checks the county auditor records. A common misconception is that owning the tanks means owning the land, but the two are often separate parties.
A10) Property Owner Information
This box asks for the land owner of record. Enter the property owner’s name, address, contact, phone, and email exactly as listed with the county auditor or recorder. For example, Bell Realty Trust, 90 Market Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 appears as the landlord. In a land-contract situation, the seller of record stays the property owner until the buyer completes the contract and is recorded. The mistake is listing yourself when a landlord owns the dirt, which conflicts with public records and stalls the filing. Filers think this box is optional when they own the tanks, but it is required whenever the land owner differs from the tank owner.
A11) Operator Information
This box asks for the party in daily control of the tank system. If the operator differs from the owner, enter the operator’s business name, address, contact, phone, and email. For example, QuickServe Management Inc. runs the pumps for an absentee owner and is listed here. Under paragraph (G) of Rule 1301:7-9-01, if owner and operator are separate, either can comply but both are liable for noncompliance. The mistake is leaving this blank when a third party runs the site, which hides who handles daily leak monitoring. A misconception is that the operator carries no legal risk, but both owner and operator share liability.
A12) Financial Responsibility
This box asks whether the petroleum tank is registered with the financial assurance fund. Check Yes, No, or Not required (fed govt. or haz sub). For example, Maria Lopez checks Yes because her tanks are registered with the Petroleum UST Release Compensation Board. State and federal rules force petroleum-tank owners to prove they can pay for leak cleanups. The mistake is checking Not required on a normal gas-station tank, which fails the financial-responsibility test and exposes you to enforcement. People assume general liability insurance satisfies this, but Ohio requires PUSTRCB registration or another approved mechanism.
A13) Deductible Mechanism
This box asks how you meet your deductible obligation. Check the one mechanism you use, such as Insurance or Risk Retention Group Coverage, Letter of credit and Standby Trust Fund, Trust Fund, or Financial Test of Self Insurance. For example, Lopez Fuel Holdings LLC checks Insurance or Risk Retention Group Coverage. Detailed definitions live on the BUSTR Resources page. The mistake is checking a government-fund option when you are a private owner, which does not match your real coverage. Owners think any one box is interchangeable, but the choice must reflect the actual mechanism you maintain.
A14) Deductible Amount
This box asks which deductible tier you carry. Check $11,000 or $55,000, or Not required for federal or hazardous-substance tanks. The standard deductible is $55,000, but owners of six or fewer tanks may pay a higher premium to drop to $11,000. For example, Aisha Khan, with two tanks, checks $11,000 after buying the reduced-deductible option. The mistake is checking $11,000 without actually paying for the reduced-deductible coverage, which misrepresents your account with PUSTRCB. A misconception is that the deductible is a fee you pay BUSTR, but it is the amount you owe toward a cleanup before the fund pays.
A15) Is a Fee Owed?
This box asks for your tank count and total fee. Check Yes, enter the Total Number of Fee Eligible USTs, and multiply by the per-tank fee to get the Total Amount Due. The current statutory fee under Rule 1301:7-9-04 is $50 per tank or compartment, even though some printed copies of the 2019 form still show an older $100 figure, so confirm the current amount with BUSTR before paying. For example, Aisha Khan registers two single tanks and enters 2. The biggest mistake is counting a multi-compartment tank as one tank, because each compartment must be registered and paid for separately, and undercounting underpays the fee and draws a rejection. Federal and Ohio government tanks owe no fee, and a change of product owes no fee. People assume one physical tank equals one fee, but a split tank with two compartments owes two fees.
A16) Certification
This box asks you to swear the information is true and sign. Print your name, sign, and date the form, such as Maria Lopez, 03/14/2026. The form is incomplete and gets rejected if either the signature or the date is missing. The certification warns that knowingly filing false information can bring a civil penalty up to $10,000 per day and an unclassified felony with a fine up to $25,000 and up to 14 months in prison. The mistake is leaving the date blank, which voids the entire filing even when every other box is perfect. Filers think a typed name counts as a signature on paper forms, but a paper form needs an actual signature.
B1) UST Identification #, Capacity, Contents, and Status
This box opens Part B and asks you to describe each tank in its own column. Assign each tank an ID number, then list its capacity in gallons, its contents, and its status. For example, Tank #1 is 10,000 gallons of Gasoline, status Currently In Use, installed 06/2018. Contents options include Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, Used Oil, Jet Fuel, Ethanol Blend over 10%, Biodiesel Blend over 20%, and Hazardous Substance. The mistake is leaving capacity blank, which makes BUSTR unable to set release-detection rules tied to tank size. People think “Out of Service” tanks need no entry, but improperly closed tanks still must be listed and registered.
B2) UST Configuration and B3) UST Construction
These boxes ask how each tank wall is built. For B2 check Single Wall, Secondarily Contained Double Wall Tank, Secondarily Contained Triple Wall Tank, or Other. For B3 check the material, such as Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic or Coated/Cathodically Protected Steel. For example, Tank #1 is a Double Wall tank made of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. The mistake is guessing single-wall when your tank is double-wall, because the wall type changes which leak-detection methods are legal. Owners assume all modern tanks are double-wall, but you must verify against installer records, since a wrong answer here cascades into the wrong release-detection entry.
B4) UST Corrosion Protection
This box asks how each metal tank resists rust. Check the method, such as Factory-Installed Anodes, Impressed Current, or None Required (for example, Fiberglass). For example, a fiberglass Tank #1 gets None Required, while a steel tank gets Impressed Current. The mistake is checking a cathodic-protection option for fiberglass, which makes no sense and signals you do not know your system. A misconception is that every tank needs corrosion protection, but non-metal tanks like fiberglass need none.
B5) UST Release Detection
This box asks how you detect leaks from each tank. Check the method, such as Automatic Tank Gauging, Dry Interstitial Monitoring, Wet Interstitial Monitoring, Manual Tank Gauging by size band, or Statistical Inventory Reconciliation. For example, Tank #1 uses Wet Interstitial Monitoring. The mistake is checking a method your equipment does not actually run, which is a direct compliance violation if an inspector tests it. People think any one method works for any tank, but the legal options depend on tank size and wall type from B1 and B2.
B6 through B10) Piping Sections
These boxes ask you to describe the piping the same way you described the tank. B6 covers configuration (Single Wall or Secondarily Contained), B7 covers style (Pressure, Suction, or Gravity), B8 covers construction, B9 covers corrosion protection, and B10 covers piping release detection like Electronic Line Leak Detector. For example, Tank #1 runs Secondarily Contained, Pressure, Flexible Plastic Technology Piping with an Electronic Line Leak Detector. The mistake is copying tank answers onto piping rows, since piping has its own materials and detection rules. Owners assume piping detection is optional, but pressurized lines almost always require line leak detection by rule.
B11) Spill Prevention and B12) Overfill Prevention
These boxes ask about your spill bucket and overfill device for each tank. For B11a check Single Wall Spill Bucket or Secondarily Contained Spill Bucket, and for B12 check Fill Pipe (drop tube – shut-off device), Vent Line (float vent valve – Restrictor), or Alarm. For example, Tank #1 has a Secondarily Contained Spill Bucket and a drop tube shut-off device. The mistake is checking None Present when equipment exists, which understates your compliance and invites an inspection. People think overfill alarms alone satisfy the rule, but most tanks need a mechanical shut-off or restrictor, not just an alarm.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
These three scenarios follow three different filers through the parts of the form that matter most for their situation.
Scenario 1: Aisha Khan installs two new tanks at a brand-new station (New Application).
| Form Section | What Aisha Enters |
|---|---|
| A1) Owner # | Leaves blank, she is a new owner |
| A2) Facility # | Leaves blank, new site with no prior tanks |
| A3) Type of Application | Checks New Application |
| A4) Facility Information | Khan Fuel #1, 482 Front St, Dayton, OH 45402, 24-hour cell listed |
| A5) Facility Type | Checks Gas Station |
| A12) Financial Responsibility | Checks Yes, registered with PUSTRCB |
| A15) Is a Fee Owed? | Checks Yes, enters 2 tanks |
| B1) Capacity/Contents | Tank #1 and Tank #2, each 10,000 gal Gasoline, Currently In Use |
Scenario 2: Maria Lopez completes her yearly renewal for an existing station (Annual Registration).
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| A1) Owner # | W004521, her existing owner number |
| A2) Facility # | 48007731, pulled from OTTER |
| A3) Type of Application | Confirms existing record on her annual notice |
| A7) UST Owner Information | Lopez Fuel Holdings LLC, Toledo, OH |
| A12) Financial Responsibility | Checks Yes, PUSTRCB current |
| A15) Is a Fee Owed? | Enters 3 tanks for the annual per-tank fee |
| A16) Certification | Prints, signs, dates 03/14/2026 |
| Deadline | Files before June 30 to dodge the 10% late fee |
Scenario 3: Marcus Bell buys an existing station from a retiring owner (Transfer of Ownership).
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| A1) Owner # | Leaves blank, BUSTR will assign his new W number |
| A2) Facility # | 25009880, the site keeps its original number |
| A3) Type of Application | Checks Transfer of Ownership |
| A4) Facility Information | Bell’s Corner Mart, 90 Market Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 |
| A9) Owner = Property Owner? | Checks No, attaches his lease |
| A10) Property Owner Information | Bell Realty Trust, the landlord of record |
| A15) Is a Fee Owed? | Enters tank count for the transfer fee |
| Part B | Skips it, a transfer needs Part A only |
How to File the Completed Form
You have two filing channels, and both end at BUSTR. Choose the one that matches how you prefer to pay and keep records.
Online portal. File through the SFM Engage online permit portal, which accepts credit card payment and issues an instant confirmation number. Processing is the fastest here, often within days, and the system stores your submission so you keep digital proof. Save the confirmation screen and email receipt as your proof of filing.
Mail. Print the completed form and mail it with payment to the Bureau of Testing and Registration, 8895 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. Accepted payment includes a check or money order made payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio. Mail processing runs longer, so send it well before the June 30 annual deadline, and keep a copy of the form plus a certified-mail receipt as proof of filing.
For questions on either channel, call the Bureau at (614) 752-7126 or email webfmtr@com.state.oh.us. The per-tank registration fee is $50 under current rule, and a change of product or a government tank owes no fee. Keep your stamped or confirmed copy, because paragraph (J) of the rule requires you to produce a current registration within 24 hours of an inspector’s request.
What Happens After You File
BUSTR reviews each application and, under paragraph (H) of the rule, rejects it if any required field is blank or the fee is missing. A clean filing is logged against your Owner # and Facility #, and your tanks show as currently registered in the state system. You then receive an annual registration notice the following spring, usually at least 30 days before the June 30 deadline.
If BUSTR finds a gap, you get a chance to fix it, but the clock keeps running on late fees and penalties. A registration received after June 30 carries a 10% late fee on top of the per-tank amount. For knowing failures or false statements, the State Fire Marshal can pursue civil penalties up to $10,000 per day and criminal referral. Keep your confirmation, because an inspector can ask for proof at any time.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Copying the prior owner’s W number onto a transfer, which merges your tanks into another owner’s record.
- Inventing a Facility #, which files your tanks against a stranger’s site and corrupts the state record.
- Counting a multi-compartment tank as one tank, which underpays the per-compartment fee and draws a rejection.
- Leaving the signature or date blank in A16, which voids the entire filing.
- Checking Modified for routine piping work, which is the wrong term and creates a needless filing.
- Listing the on-site manager in A7 instead of the legal owner, which misroutes your annual notice.
- Checking Yes in A9 when you only lease the land, which triggers a documentation hold.
- Filing Part B for a Transfer of Ownership, which adds work you do not owe.
- Checking Not required for financial responsibility on a normal gas-station tank, which fails the FR test.
- Submitting after June 30, which adds a 10% late fee to every tank.
- Pulling an outdated form version, whose box numbers no longer match, leading to rejection.
- Guessing tank construction in Part B, which cascades into illegal release-detection entries.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do: – Do confirm your Owner # and Facility # on OTTER first, because wrong numbers scramble your record. – Do count every compartment as its own tank, because each one owes a separate fee. – Do attach your lease whenever you check No in A9, because BUSTR will demand it anyway. – Do file new installs within 30 days of bringing tanks into service, because the rule sets a hard 30-day clock. – Do keep your confirmed copy on site, because inspectors can ask for it within 24 hours. – Do verify Part B against installer records, because accuracy here sets your legal compliance baseline.
Don’t: – Don’t reuse a previous owner’s W number, because it corrupts your ownership history. – Don’t leave the certification undated, because an undated form is incomplete and rejected. – Don’t mail without a copy, because you need proof if BUSTR loses the filing. – Don’t assume farm or residential tanks are exempt, because many must still register. – Don’t pay by personal cash through the mail, because checks must read Treasurer, State of Ohio. – Don’t wait until late June to start, because mail processing can push you past the deadline.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With a Consultant
| Filing on Your Own | Filing With a Consultant |
|---|---|
| Saves consultant fees, since the form is free to file | Costs a service fee, but spreads cost across a portfolio |
| Builds direct knowledge of your tanks, which helps at inspection | Brings expert reading of Part B, which avoids construction errors |
| Fast for a simple single-tank annual renewal | Faster for complex multi-site or transfer filings |
| Full control over your own deadlines and records | Manages deadlines for you, reducing late-fee risk |
| Risk of Part B errors if you do not know your system | Lower error risk because the consultant verifies installer records |
| You bear the full penalty if you misfile | Shares the workload, though the owner still holds legal liability |
FAQs
Is the Ohio EPA the agency that registers underground storage tanks? No. BUSTR, inside the Ohio State Fire Marshal and Department of Commerce, registers USTs. Ohio EPA only handles certain petroleum-release cleanups through its Voluntary Action Program.
Do I have to file both Part A and Part B for a transfer of ownership? No. A Transfer of Ownership needs Part A only. You file both Part A and Part B for New Applications and Modified Applications.
Is each compartment of a split tank counted separately for the fee? Yes. Each compartment of a multi-compartment tank must be registered and pay its own per-tank fee, so a two-compartment tank owes two fees.
Do I write the prior owner’s W number in box A1 after I buy a station? No. Leave A1 blank if you are a new owner, and BUSTR assigns your own W number. Never copy the seller’s owner number.
Is the Facility # in box A2 different for a new owner of the same site? No. The Facility # stays with the site for life, even when ownership changes or tanks are replaced decades later.
Do I check “Modified Application” in A3 when I repair piping or vent lines? No. Piping and vent repairs fall under permit rules, not registration. You file a Modified Application only to add a tank or change product.
Is a signature without a date enough to complete box A16? No. Both the printed name, the signature, and the date are required. A missing date makes the whole application incomplete and rejected.
Is there a fee for a change of product to a higher biofuel blend? No. A change of product owes no registration fee, though you still must file a Modified Application within 30 days of the switch.
Do government-owned tanks pay the per-tank registration fee? No. The United States, the State of Ohio, and political subdivisions are exempt from the registration fees, though they must still register.
Is there a penalty for filing my annual registration after June 30? Yes. A registration received after the last day of June is charged a 10% late fee on top of the per-tank amount.
Do I have to register with the Petroleum UST Release Compensation Board? Yes. Owners of petroleum USTs must register with PUSTRCB for financial responsibility, unless the tank is federally owned or holds a hazardous substance.
Is filing online through SFM Engage faster than mailing the form? Yes. The online portal gives instant confirmation and card payment, while mailed forms take longer to process and clear.
Do I have to keep a copy of my registration on site? Yes. Paragraph (J) of the rule requires you to produce a current, valid registration within 24 hours of a request by the State Fire Marshal or local fire official.
Is the owner the only party liable if the operator fails to comply? No. When owner and operator are separate parties, either may comply, but both are liable for any noncompliance.
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