Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Underground Storage Tank Environmental Results Program. The Underground Storage Tank Environmental Results Program provides for better operation and maintenance by UST facilities, whichcould produce fewer releases from USTs. The ERP also:

• Provides both the opportunity and the incentive for a facility to understand and meet its environmental requirements.
• Creates a powerful incentive, through its self-certification requirement, for UST owners or operators to focus on environmental responsibilities.
• Leverages scarce State inspection and other enforcement resources.
• Fosters best management practices that can help to prevent releases

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