There are several reference sources of information that can assist Fund applicants as
they conduct remediation and prepare the reimbursement application. Following is a list of
some of these resources, a brief description of each, and how to obtain them:
| Name/Description |
How to obtain |
Colorado Revised Statutes:
Section 1, Title 8, Article 20.5
Part 1 - Administration
Part 2 - USTs
Part 3 - ASTs
Last revision: 03-28-97 (HB 97-1162). |
State laws pertaining to remediation, Fund eligibility, Petroleum Storage Tank
Committee, etc. Public library (for complete Article). If only one or two pages are
needed, call the OPS State Fund Unit: (303) 318-8517. |
Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank
Regulations (7CCR1101-14)
Last revision: 2-1-97. |
State regulations pertaining to requirements for designing, installing and upgrading
aboveground and underground petroleum storage tanks (ASTs and USTs), temporary and
permanent closure, conducting remediation, applying to the Fund, reporting and
investigating releases, etc. Available from State Forms Center, commodity number
615-82-44-0899. Pick up at 4200 Garfield St., Denver. Phone orders: Call (303) 321-4164. |
Petroleum Storage Tank Committee Policies
Frequent revisions. |
Policies adopted by the Petroleum Storage Tank Committee regarding Fund eligibility,
allowable costs, percent reductions for regulatory non- compliance, etc. Call the
Division of Oil and Public Safety Fund Unit: (303) 318-8517. |
Owner/Operator
Guidance Documents
Effective 2-1-97 |
Technical guidance regarding site characterization, risk-based corrective action,
state cleanup guidelines, managing contaminated materials. Available from State Forms
Center, commodity number 615-82-44- 0626. Pick up at 4200 Garfield St., Denver. Phone
orders: Call (303) 321-4164. |
| Certificate of Eligibility |
Forms and Instructions For loans dated after 09/30/95, lenders cannot access the Fund
as lenders unless a Certificate of Eligibility has been issued before the lender
forecloses or takes a deed in lieu on the secured property. Call the
Division of Oil and Public Safety Fund Unit: (303) 318-8517. |
Reasonable Cost Guidelines
Adopted 06-02-97 |
Maximum rates for various cleanup activities. Apply to all work done on/after
07/01/97. Call the Division of Oil and Public Safety Fund Unit: (303) 318-8517. |
List of environmental consultants
Frequent revisions and additions. |
Environmental consulting firms who are participating in the voluntary, Listed
Consultant program. Call the Division of Oil and Public Safety Fund Unit: (303) 318-
8517. |
