Pursuant to KRS 224.60-130(1)(a), the cabinet is required to establish criteria to be met by persons who contract to perform corrective action for a release from a regulated petroleum UST system.  A contractor certification program has been established by the cabinet to set minimum standards for determining technical competency and proficiency in the performance of corrective action work, general knowledge of cleanup standards required to obtain closure from the UST Branch, health and safety standards as well as knowledge of the administrative regulations pertaining to the Petroleum Storage Tank Environmental Assurance Fund (PSTEAF). To be eligible for reimbursement from either the Financial Responsibility Account (FRA) or the Petroleum Storage Tank Account (PSTA), a certified contractor must be present to supervise, perform or have direct and substantial involvement in each aspect of corrective action.  A person who contracts to perform corrective action must also, prior to incurring cost, notify the cabinet and the owner or operator of the facility, in writing, of the name of the certified contractor designated to supervise the corrective action.  Click on administrative regulation 401 KAR 42:314 for detailed information about contractor certification.

To apply for certification, a contractor must submit a completed Certified Contractor Application.  For questions concerning the Certified Contractor Certification Program contact Louanna Tracy at 502-564-5981 or 800-928-7782.

The Certified Contractors List is a PDF document that is updated monthly.