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UST | Preapproval FR Eligibility Categories

Underground Storage Tank (UST) Preapproval Program

Financial Responsibility (FR) Eligibility

Revised On: Dec. 1, 2023 - 6:00 p.m.

Following are descriptions of scenarios and requirements that can lead to eligibility for the Preapproval Program.

UST Insurance Financial Assurance Mechanism with a Deductible Less Than $50,000

  • Amount of insurance deductible
  • A complete copy of the applicable UST insurance policy in effect at the time the release is discovered (if not already on file with ADEQ)
  • Documentation demonstrating a timely claim was filed with the insurance provider
  • Correspondence between you and your insurance provider that demonstrates pursuit of coverage through denial or, after assistance from ADEQ,1 until ADEQ determines that the claim has been constructively denied
  • Applicant is eligible if the date of the release pre-dates financial responsibility requirements

UST Insurance Financial Assurance Mechanism with a Deductible of $50,000 or More

  • A complete copy of the applicable UST insurance policy in effect at the time the release is discovered (if not already on file with ADEQ)
  • Documentation demonstrating timely notice was provided to the insurance provider
  • Requires a $50,000 cost share obligation
  • Eligibility ends on the date that the insurer is obligated to provide payment under the policy

Financial Assurance Mechanism Option Other Than UST Insurance

  • Documentation demonstrating compliance with requirements under your applicable financial assurance mechanism(s)
  • Requires a $50,000 cost share obligation

UST Insurance Financial Assurance Mechanism with release Reported Between July 1, 2006, and Dec. 31, 2015

  • A complete copy of the applicable UST insurance policy in effect at the time the release is discovered (if not already on file with ADEQ)
  • Requires a $50,000 cost share obligation
  • Maximum amount of preapproval funding available for Category A is $500,000

Preapproval for corrective actions and associated costs within the cost share obligation amount is not required. The full eligibility criteria description for the Preapproval Program, can be found in Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) | View A.R.S. § 49-1006.02(A), (B) and (C) >


1Under ARS § 49-1006.01(D) | View >