Enhanced Community Engagement Activities at Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites

摘要

Community engagement at LUST sites varies, depending on factors like site location, severity of the release, impact to drinking water supply, and impact to the local community or environment. The community engagement activities outlined in the UST regulations are appropriate for many LUST cleanups. EPA recognizes that states often go beyond these requirements, and tailor community engagement efforts to specific circumstances and needs at the site. However, certain site conditions may warrant enhanced community involvement, and EPA encourages states to use their best professional judgment in those cases.