In 1989, DEQ adopted rules to provide for the regulation of companies and individuals performing services for regulated underground storage tanks systems. In March 2000, additional rules were adopted specifically for individuals and companies performing services for underground heating oil tanks.
Fees
Effective April 16, 2024
If you are writing a check, the technology fees have been included in the price points below.
Report filing fees
Clean Decommissioning: $104/project
Cleanup Report:
Tiered based on project type:
- Soil matrix (Simple): $260
- Generic Remedy (Intermediate): $364
- Risk-based (Complex): $468
Licensure fees
Service Provider License
- $1040 - renew after one year
Service Provider Supervisor License
Heating Oil Tank Licensing Information
Our new environmental data management system, which we're calling Your DEQ Online, provides an easy and intuitive online system for connecting to many DEQ programs.
Service providers and Supervisors need to establish individual Responsible Official accounts in Your DEQ Online and link to the “Heating Oil Tank“ Submittal Group. See guidance on Your DEQ Online account registration.
For a list of licensed service providers please view the Your DEQ Online HOT Service Provider list.
Submittal Required Attachments
The application for supervisor and service provider have required attachments in the submittal process.
Supervisors
Service Providers
- Experience
- Prof of insurance
For more information on how to complete Your DEQ Online Heating Oil Tank Licensing Submittals visit our Heating Oil Tanks Licensing user guides and resources page.
HOT Supervisor examination and license
Effective March 15, 2000, individuals who supervise work at heating oil tank cleanup and voluntary decommissioning projects are required to be licensed by DEQ. This is a new license category and requires that a HOT examination be taken and passed before issuance of the HOT Supervisor License. The new license does NOT authorize the performance of supervisory services for regulated tanks.
The "Oregon HOT Supervisor" examination is given by the International Code Council. The Dec. 18, 2009 ICC UST/AST Examination Information bulletin contains information about the examination, including scheduling instructions, computer based testing services, test locations and sample questions. The fee for the exam is $75, which must be paid by cashier’s check, money order, or government check at the exam center or by credit card at the time you make your reservations or up to three days before the date of the exam. To request a copy of this bulletin, call ICC at 1-888-422-7233 x33823, or visit their web site.
Studying for the examination
Test questions have been derived from the following references:
- Rules
- HOT Rules (OAR 340-177-0001 through 0095)
- Licensing Requirements for Service Providers and Supervisors Providing HOT Services (OAR 340-163-0005 through 0150)
- Cleanup Rules for Leaking Petroleum UST Systems (OAR 340-122-0205 through 0360)
- Risk-Based Decision Making for the Remediation of Petroleum-Contaminated Sites
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HOT Generic Remedy
- Guidance Document for Aeration of Petroleum Contaminated Soils
- API 1604 "Removal and Disposal of Used USTs" is available from API by calling 202-682-8000.
- EPA/910/B-92/001 "EPA Health and Safety Training Manual for UST Inspectors Students Guide" is available from the International Code Council by calling 1-800-284-4406.