(Washington, D.C. - Thursday May 25, 2006) EPA has released for
public comment three draft documents which contain grant guidelines for
underground storage tank systems. The draft guidelines will establish minimum
requirements on delivery prohibition, secondary containment, and financial
responsibility and certification that states must meet to be in compliance with
provisions of the Energy Policy Act. EPA worked with states and other partners
to develop the grant guidelines and, when final, will incorporate them into
grant agreements between EPA and states. EPA will accept public comments on
these three draft guidelines until June 24, 2006. EPA's Web site provides the
public with the draft guidelines, as well as details about how and where to
submit comments.