b'2022 WPMA State ReportUTAH Petroleum Marketers & Retailers Association ReportJune 23rdWorking with DEQ, UPMRA members understand that there are still issues to be worked out, including how will tank tightness be tested, since there is not an industry standard, ASTs cant be UPMRA pressurized, and outdoor temperatures can affect test results. Ad-ditionally, there is a need for future legislation, because the 2021 Summer Golf at legislation (SB40) failed to address issues, including: certifying consultants, issuing installation permits and insurance coverage, Stonebridge leak detection, and offering Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Fund John HillLoans for AST owners. If you or someone you know is inter-UPMRA Golf Course ested in serving on DEQs PST Taskforce, please contact me at Executive Director johnhill@upmra.com. We have a good working relationship with On Thursday, June 23rd,UPMRADEQ regulators and through the Taskforce well continue to help members and associates joined atcraft reasonable petroleum storage tank legislation and rules. Stonebridge Golf Course in WestValley, for a fun day of golf, network- UPMRA Conventioning and raising money for the UPMRA State PAC Fund. We began at 6:30 a.m. with a continental& Trade Show at thebreakfast, range balls and goodie bags!The shotgun tee time was 7:30 a.m.Sheraton Park City HotelThere were several prize holes, including a 150-yard shot at winning $10,000 with September 14-16a hole-in-one, Cheater Cards, and loads ofThe 2022 UPMRA Convention and Trade Show prizes were awarded during lunch. begins Wednesday afternoon, September 14th, with a Board State Legislators join the UPMRA golfer for free! Hole sponsor- Meeting (everyone is invited to attend), followed by a network-ships and prize donations were greatly appreciated.ing reception with appetizers and beverages. On Thursday (Sept 15), after breakfast, get up-to-date training in DEQ Drafts Rules Cybersecurity and Retaining Employees. On the patio, lunch will be served along with an inspiring keynote speaker, followed by a for AST Oversight Live Auction in support of the UPMRA State PAC Fund. Dona-Formal rulemaking for the oversight of Abovetions are greatly appreciated! Ground Storage Tanks (AST)that rest directly on theThe Trade Show follows on Thursday afternoon from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., ground, or have underground piping, begins in June with 30 dayswith the evening open for supplier dinners and hospitality. of public comment, prior to final review and approval by UtahsGolf is Friday morning at the Homestead Golf Course. Range Waste Management and Radiation Control Board. DEQ hopesballs, breakfast and goodie bags precede the 9:00 a.m. shotgun to have the rules in place by July 1, 2022, the deadline set in laststart. Prizes will be awarded after the round. Go to UPMRAs years state legislation for AST owners to register their tanks.home page http://www.wpma.com/utah for a Convention & The administrative rules also address an AST owners require- Trade Show registration form. ment to have financial assurance in place by July 1, 2023.Plan to join us all this Fall in Park City!SWPMA News / Summer 202229'