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 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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REGION 8
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1595 Wynkoop Street
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Denver, CO 80202-1129
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Phone 800-227-8917
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www.epa.gov/region80
Ref: 8P-R

Mr. Chuck Hyatt, Director
Division of Waste Management
918 E. Divide Ave, 3rd Floor
Bismarck, ND 58501

Re:	Completeness Determination for the State of North Dakota, Department of Health, Division of Waste Management, Underground Storage Tank Program Application for State Program Approval 

Dear Mr. Hyatt:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program has
conducted a completeness review of the State of North Dakota, Department of Health, Division of Waste Management, Underground Storage Tank Program Application for Program application for State Program Approval (SPA). The EPA received the application on October 30, 2018. All SPA components were included in the application as follows.

 Governor's Letter
 Program Description
 Demonstration of Adequate Enforcement Procedures
 Memorandum of Agreement
 Attorney General Certification and Statement
 State Statutes and Regulations

Our preliminary review indicates that the SPA application is complete and the formal review process has begun. Please be advised that this application completeness determination does not constitute a thorough evaluation of the merits of the application. If we determine that additional information is necessary to evaluate the application or to take final action on it, we will request the information.

If you would like to submit or revise any information, please send these corrections to our office. If you have any questions please contact Benjamin Bents at 303-312-6435 or me at 303-312-6354. 


						Sincerely,



						Janice A. Pearson
						UST, Solid Waste and PCB Unit Chief
						Resource Conservation & Recovery Program
