Resources
Links and Terminology
Funding Programs through State Water Resources Control Board
USTCF – Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/ustcf/
RUST – Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/ustcf/rust.html
OSCF – Orphan Site Cleanup Fund
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/ustcf/oscf.html
SCAP – Site Cleanup Subaccount Program
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/scap/
EAR – Emergency, Abandoned, and Recalcitrant Account Program
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/ustcf/ear.html
Industry Terms
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Waste Oil Tanks
Notice of Violation (NOV)
Responsible Party
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Board (Central Valley Water Board)
State Water Resources Control Board
Directive
Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST)
State Department of General Services
Corrective Action
Case Closure
GeoTracker Database GeoTracker
Impacts to Groundwater
Unauthorized Release
California Code of Regulations (CCR)
Hazardous Substances/Hazardous Waste
Low-Threat Closure Policy (LTCP)
Environmental Health Services
Regulatory Compliance
