Fuel Storage and Handling

Description

Fuel Storage and Handling - The Storage and Handling of Gasoline and Associated Products Regulations - Installation and operation of fuel storage tank systems underground or above ground.

Registration is required for all underground and above ground storage facilities for the storage and handling of gasoline and associated products.

Requirements

Completed application (PDF: 273 KB) along with detailed drawing or sketch containing pertinent information outlined in Section 5 of the application.

Legislation

Statutes Regulations
Environmental Protection Act Storage and Handling of Gasoline and Associated Products Regulations, 2003
Fire Prevention Act

Refer to the Government Service Centre Division's legislation page for information on obtaining official copies of legislation.

Fees

No fees required for the registration of the storage facilities.

However, for all new facilities a permit is also required for flammable and combustible liquid storage and dispensing (above or below ground) and for bulk storage (above ground only) under the Fire Prevention Act. In this case the fee is outlined in Building Plan Approval, Commercial will apply.

Applications and Publications

Name
Application for Registration (PDF: 273 KB)
Used Oil Storage Tank System Application (PDF: 266 KB)
Mobile Fuel Storage Tank Relocation Request Form (PDF: 29 KB)
Storage Tank System Test Form (PDF: 34 KB)

Printed copies of applications and publications are available at the Government Service Centre Division's regional and area offices.

Contact

Contact Location Telephone
Manager of Operations St. John's (709) 729-2008
Manager of Operations Harbour Grace (709) 945-3107
Manager of Operations Clarenville (709) 466-4060
Manager of Operations Gander (709) 256-1428
Manager of Operations Grand Falls-Windsor (709) 292-4347
Manager of Operations Corner Brook (709) 637-2446
Environmental Health Officer Happy Valley-Goose Bay (709) 896-5428

Refer to the Government Service Centre Division's locations page for additional contact information.

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