UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS

Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) in Michigan have been closely regulated since the 1980’s. With some exceptions (residential and farm tanks under 1,100 gallons in size and a few others), all USTs must be registered with the state of Michigan. This includes any tank that is in the ground even if it has been empty for years. Part 211 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (PA 451) of 1994, as amended, is the statute regulating these underground tanks. Under this Act, regulated tanks must meet stringent criteria to be legal, and if the tank is permanently out of use, it must be removed from the ground.

The laws regulating USTs are extensive and often confusing, but Global Environmental Engineering, Inc. has the expertise and personnel to guide any tank owner through the regulatory maze. Whether you are thinking of installing a UST, upgrading your existing USTs or have a UST which you need removed from the ground, Global can help.

Global can assist you in determining your storage tank needs including capacity, construction (steel or fiberglass), piping needs (single or double wall), and leak detection requirements.  Global will also help you find a reputable installation contractor to get your business off to an environmentally safe and efficient start.

Meeting the stringent requirements of operating a commercial UST system is often confusing and frustrating.  Global can review your system components and determine if you are in compliance with the regulations.  If deficiencies are present, Global will stipulate the upgrades necessary bring your system into compliance with Michigan law. 

UST removal is a common occurrence for Global.  For smaller systems, Global maintains the personnel and equipment necessary to safely remove the system from the ground.  For larger systems, Global enjoys close professional relationships with contractors around the state with the equipment capable of removing even the largest systems.  Global also maintains full environmental liability insurance, as required by Michigan law to remove USTs, in order to protect you from expensive clean-up costs should the removal activities cause an environmental problem.

Global employs professionals with decades of experience in UST removal and will handle the entire process from removal to disposal, sampling and closure. Should a release of product to the environment be discovered, Global is ready to initiate all the necessary activities required by law to address and remediate the problem.

One of the biggest environmental problems in the State of Michigan today is leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs).  Petroleum products or chemicals that are released from USTs persist in the environment long after the tanks have been removed.  Global has been investigating and remediating this type of contamination for many years, and has a strong track record of rapid and cost effective investigation and clean-ups.  Global keeps abreast of the latest technologies available for remediating environmental contamination, and can determine the most cost effective method to address any environmental problem.  Whether you are an individual with a tight budget, or a multinational corporation, Global has experience meeting all of your environmental needs quickly and at the lowest possible cost.