Site Assesment and Mitigation Program Underground Storage Tank Construction and Closure Permits Site Assessment and Mitigation oversees the installation, repair and closure of underground storage tanks and the installation , repair, reconstruction and destruction of borings and monitoring wells. Guidelines involving the permitting of borings and wells, permit application, drilling requirements and inspection procedures for underground storage tanks can be obtained in Section 1 of the SAM Manual Page on this web site. The local ordinance is found in Title 6, Division 8, Chapter 10 of the San Diego County Code. The law, regulations, and ordinances are designed to protect public health and the environment by reducing or eliminating accidental leakage or spills from USTs containing petroleum products or other hazardous substances to the State's water resources. The program reviews permit applications and issues permits to construct, upgrade, repair, modify, or remove underground storage tanks systems.
Modification includes the installation or replacement of any leak-detection equipment.
In addition, the UST program periodically publishes a newsletter. Additional information regarding site investigation, mitigation, and monitoring may be found in the DEH SAM Manual. The DEH Site Assessment and Mitigation Manual provides an overview, policies, and application forms for all UST permit requirements under the San Diego County Ordinance. Please refer to FAQs for detailed information on requirements for completing UST applications. Application forms are self-explanatory, however, be certain to include the following items on plans that you submit to the Department.