Environmental
What is Idaho's approach to the regulation of underground storage tanks (USTs)?
AIdaho has no UST regulations
BIdaho DEQ and federal EPA regulations require registration, leak detection, and proper closure of USTs✓ Correct
COnly agricultural USTs are regulated
DUSTs are only regulated on commercial properties larger than 5 acres
Explanation
Idaho DEQ enforces state UST regulations (consistent with federal EPA requirements) that cover registration, periodic inspections, leak detection systems, spill prevention, and proper closure procedures for underground storage tanks.
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