The MDEQ is increasing its review of dormant but open leaking underground storage tank ("LUST") sites. This informal initiative is designed to resolve site status at open LUST locations. The MDEQ is requesting access to most open LUST sites to perform investigative work. One risk, though, is that owners of such sites may be required to reimburse the MDEQ for this work. MDEQ requests access regardless of previous environmental reports showing no levels of contamination. While the prior reports do not constitute a final closure of a LUST site, they may demonstrate that these old sites do not pose a threat. Presumably, the MDEQ's effort will result in a reduction in the number of listed contaminated sites throughout … [Read more...]
