Which agency administers UST regulations in the material provided?

• A. EPA
• B. OSHA
• C. DEQ
• D. DOT

Answer: (C)

Underground storage tank regulations are overseen at the state level by the environmental quality agency. In the material provided, the Department of Environmental Quality is identified as the agency that administers UST regulations. This reflects how the UST program operates: the federal government sets the overarching requirements and minimum standards, while the state environmental agency handles the administration—permits, inspections, enforcement, and operator training—within that state. The other options don’t fit the context: the federal EPA creates the rules, OSHA focuses on worker safety, and DOT handles transportation issues. DEQ is the agency described as administering the UST program in this material.