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Virginia DEQ Adopts Tiered Compliance Process for UST Inspections

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will roll out a new tiered compliance process for UST inspections beginning October 1, 2025. The change replaces the one-size-fits-all approach with responses based on the severity and context of violations, making enforcement more transparent, fair, and efficient.

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How United Pump Streamlined Compliance and Service Operations

United Pump transformed its field service and compliance operations with PASS Symphonics Field Services, centralizing testing data and reducing administrative overhead. With real-time visibility and automated documentation, the company now delivers faster, more accurate compliance reporting for its clients.

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Training Tops Investment Priorities for Operators in 2025

A new Convenience Store News report reveals that training and employee retention rank as the second-highest investment priority for operators in 2025. Rising costs and workforce challenges are pushing retailers to invest in people — with online training and certification tracking systems like PASS LMS becoming vital for compliance, consistency, and efficiency.

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Managing Your ATG the Right Way

Learn how to properly manage your Automated Tank Gauge (ATG) with daily best practices, alarm handling tips, battery maintenance, and compliance insights. Protect your business, stay compliant, and avoid costly mistakes with this essential guide for UST operators.

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Guide to PEI RP-1200 Forms for UST Service Providers

PEI’s RP-1200 provides the industry standard for inspecting and testing UST system components. This guide breaks down the purpose of the forms, how service companies can use them to meet compliance, and how tools like PASS Symphonics can streamline the entire process.

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Why Release Detection Keeps Failing — and What You Can Do About It

Release detection failures are the top reason UST operators fall out of compliance—costing time, money, and environmental safety. This article breaks down why leak detection lags behind other requirements, highlights state-by-state trends, and offers clear steps facility operators can take to improve.

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