NSW EPA is undertaking its periodic review of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulation 2019 (UPSS Regulation).
The Regulation outlines the requirements for designing, installing, maintaining and monitoring underground petroleum storage systems in NSW.
The purpose of the regulation is to reduce the risk of harmful environmental leaks that can lead to contamination of land and groundwater. The purpose of the review is to assess whether the regulation provides up-to-date requirements to prevent leaks and achieve effective regulatory outcomes.
This will help the regulation stay aligned with industry changes.
As part of this review, NSW EPA has surveyed local councils, consulted with other government agencies and engaged with key industry bodies to identify issues and inform potential changes to the UPSS Regulation.
In early 2025, NSW EPA plans to publicly consult on any proposed changes to the UPSS Regulation.
