Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (USTCF)
REIMBURSEMENT Information
Once the claim is determined eligible and funding is available, a Letter of Commitment (LOC) is issued. The claimant will receive a copy of the LOC and a reimbursement request package. This package will include information and forms that are needed to complete the reimbursement request. The Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund) reimburses eligible corrective action costs paid or incurred for cleanup work performed after January 1, 1988, that was the result of an unauthorized release of petroleum from a underground storage tank (UST) that caused contamination of soil and/or groundwater. Corrective action costs include preliminary site assessment, soil and water investigations, corrective action implementation and verification monitoring after the cleanup is completed. The Fund does not cover the removal, repair, retrofit or installation of USTs. Funds are disbursed only after costs are actually incurred.
General Information
- Request for Extension Form (11/28/17)
- Disqualified Business and Persons
- Payment Status (Please allow 6-8 weeks to receive a check from the date the claim appears on the Payments Released list)
- Guidance Documents and Information
- Fund Regulations Regarding Invoices
- Payment Processing Improvement Plan
- 1099 Tax Form Inquiries - Contact Accounting Officer Christine Santos at: Christine.Santos@waterboards.ca.gov
- 1099s are mailed to claimants by January 31st of each year. 1099s include the total amount paid for the calendar year by the State Water Board's UST Cleanup Fund. For more information on payments disbursed against a UST Cleanup Fund claim in a calendar year, see the Reimbursement Payments Status webpage.
The State Water Board cannot give tax advice on 1099s. Please contact a tax professional for reporting requirements.
- 1099s are mailed to claimants by January 31st of each year. 1099s include the total amount paid for the calendar year by the State Water Board's UST Cleanup Fund. For more information on payments disbursed against a UST Cleanup Fund claim in a calendar year, see the Reimbursement Payments Status webpage.
Cost Guidelines
- Cost Guidelines (2023)
- Designation of Reasonable and Necessary Reimbursable Costs and Upcoming Additional Changes that Apply to The Fund (10/1/21)
- Remediation Cost Guidelines Appendix (November 2020)
- Cost Guidelines (August 2018)
- Cost Guidelines (January 2014)
- Designation of Reasonable and Necessary Reimbursable Costs and Upcoming Additional Changes (August 2011)
- Revised Personnel Labor Rates (October 2006)
- Cost Guidelines (October 2001)
