The standards laws and.
Buried oil tanks nj.
Federal epa regulations pertaining to underground storage tanks 40 cfr part 280 40 cfr part 281 and 40 cfr parts 282 50 282 105 applicability and summary of regulated underground storage tanks in new jersey posted 4 dec 2012 srp ust resources.
The state of new jersey considers underground oil tanks a problem.
Over the last 40 years those leaks from buried oil tanks have caused damage to the environment.
Leakage from underground oil tanks can contaminate the groundwater as well as the land.
This article explains residential and light commercial buried oil tanks or other buried heating fuel tanks.
Whether you are a homeowner buyer seller or real estate agent the new proposed rule changes regarding heating oil tanks apply to you.
In some cases a residential mortgage lender may make a residential buried oil tank s removal a.
That s because when these tanks are old they may begin to rupture or leak.
The new jersey department of environmental protection njdep has proposed new rules regarding underground heating oil tanks.
It is possible that the owner is aware of the oil tank and will disclose it to you as most real estate attorneys agree they should however it is also possible that the seller purchased the property unaware of an existing oil tank or is attempting to.
Basic advice for home buyers and home owners where a buried oil tank is or was installed.
When it comes to the presence of an underground oil tank you can t necessarily be sure of it when purchasing real estate in new jersey.
Buried oil storage tank ust advice for building owners buyers.