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Implementing the UPSS Regulation

The UPSS Regulation was amended in November 2011 to extend the EPA’s role as appropriate regulatory authority for the implementation of the Regulation for another five years to June 2017. It is anticipated that Councils will resume broader regulatory roles under the Regulation after this date.

UPSS Guidelines

To assist those responsible for UPSS to understand and comply with the Regulation, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has prepared the guidelines below.

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• Guidelines for implementing the POEO (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulation 2008 (09653upssglines.pdf; 939 KB)
• UPSS Regulation leak notification form (09598upssleaknotify.pdf; 41 KB)

Other guidance

Guide for planning consent authorities

This guide has been prepared to assist planning consent authorities (usually local councils) carry out their development assessment activities for premises that include UPSS.

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• Planning and development process for sites with underground petroleum storage systems (09558upssplanningdevt.pdf; 122 KB)

UPSS Technical Notes

These technical notes are advisory only. They will be revised from time to time following feedback from stakeholders using them. This should ensure their ongoing relevance and reflect advances in best practice as the result of regulator and industry experience.

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• UPSS Technical Note: Site sensitivity assessment (1034technotessa.pdf; 164 KB)
• UPSS Technical Note: Site validation reporting (1035technotesvr.pdf; 234 KB)
• UPSS Technical Note: Decommissioning, abandonment and removal of UPSS (1036technotedecom.pdf; 162 KB)