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  • 25 Oct 2023 4:46 PM | Website Admin (Administrator)

    From the Desk of TMS’s CEO Reggie Roberson

    The Fuel True/TMS team recently met with the KDHE team to discuss current issues in the department and how TMS can be of assistance - More to follow.

    TMS has recently expanded SIR services to all 50 states so if you know anyone who can utilize our services, let us know or give them our contact information below.

    TMS is happy to announce the addition of Alicia Hernandez to our team. Alicia will be processing your data and supporting the SIR program. Welcome aboard Alicia!!

    Click Here to read our full 3rd Quarter TMS Advisor.

  • 12 Oct 2023 7:42 AM | Website Admin (Administrator)

    We are continuing to meet with KDHE to resolve the ongoing compliance issues. We met on Oct 9th in their offices and TMS continues to make progress in facilitating the programs progress as a team.

  • 12 Oct 2023 7:37 AM | Website Admin (Administrator)

    We are excited to announce that we are well on our way to providing you with enhanced and new programs to help you manage your facilities more efficiently, they include:

    1. Offering SIR to all 50 states
    2. Rolling out a DOT Hazmat, driver training and pre audit program in early 2024
    3. Enhanced revenues for TMS with a countrywide operator program online
    4. Rolling out facility compliance by mid 2024
    Please keep checking out our website for all the updates.


  • 19 Jul 2023 8:32 AM | Lori Desch-Ranallo (Administrator)

    Fuel True President Patrick Lingg announces that Brian Posler has been hired as the new executive director. Brian comes to Fuel True from Lake Erie College, where he served as president for the past seven years. Brian is a Kansas native who was born in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School. He received a BA in Politics from Cornell University as well as an MA and Ph.D. in Political Science from Rice University. He served as a Congressional Fellow and worked on petroleum and energy issues for members of Congress.

    “I am thrilled to be selected as the executive director of this outstanding organization and look forward to working with all our members to strengthen our industry and our communities,” Posler said.

    Brian’s first day was Monday, July 10. You can reach him at brian@fueltrue.org or by calling the Fuel True office at 785-233- 9655, option 1.

    Want to meet Brian in person?

    Join us for our 109th Annual Fuel True Convention August 28-30 in Lawrence, KS.

    Welcome to Fuel True, Brian.


  • 18 Jul 2023 6:15 AM | Lori Desch-Ranallo (Administrator)

    The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will give UST operating permit extensions for the 2023-2024 permit cycle starting August 1, 2023. The operating permit will be given “Extended” status at the beginning of the new permit cycle (August 1st, 2023) if:

    1.     The UST owner has an “In Effect” 2022-2023 permit through the end of July 2023.

    2.     The UST owner has submitted all the required permit renewal documents.

    3.     The renewal submission has an “In Process” status.

    4.     The UST owner has submitted the appropriate fees associated with their facility for the new permit cycle.

    Thank you if you have already sent us your renewal application and permitting documents. We ask that if you have already submitted everything for your renewal that you please do not resubmit your renewal documentation, as this slows down our processing efforts. To check to see what has been submitted for your facility, log in to your KEIMS account, select your site by clicking on the blue rectangle in the upper left-hand corner, and click on the “Documents” tab on the left-hand side of your screen. KDHE can see the same documents that you can see. Therefore, if you can see the documentation in KEIMS, that means that KDHE has already received it.

    These extensions are being granted due to staffing vacancies at KDHE that have contributed to a backlog of UST permit renewal applications for review and processing. The extension period for each facility will be effective until KDHE staff have reviewed all submitted renewal documentation for that facility and processed your application. During this extension period, each facility with an extended permit would be allowed to continue operations as normal, unless otherwise specified by KDHE. Upon review, KDHE staff will change the status of the “Extended” permit. If all documentation submitted has been deemed acceptable and no further documentation is required, the status of the permit will be changed to “In Effect.” If KDHE has not received all required documentation upon review, the status of the permit will be changed to “Expired.” As soon as a permit is changed to “Expired” status, all operations regarding the underground storage tanks at that facility must cease and no product deliveries can be made to those tanks until a new permit is issued by KDHE. If fuel supplier transporters or account representatives have questions about the status of your site’s permit, they will need your facility ID number and will need to check the status of your permit using the following web site:  https://keap.kdhe.state.ks.us/BerTanks/. A permit may stay in “Extended” status if documentation of a work order from a Kansas licensed contractor can be provided that covers all current compliance issues for a given facility.

    All compliance documents need to be uploaded into your KEIMS Account per facility. Go to the KEIMS website using the following link: https://keims.kdhe.ks.gov. Select your Site, then select “Start a New Form” > “I have a reporting obligation to fulfill.” Find the applicable form and submit. Lastly, confirm your permit fee payments are up to date by clicking on the “Financials” tab in the left-hand menu per facility.

    When your permit renewal application has been processed by KDHE, you will be notified of the change in your permit status, as well as any additional documentation that KDHE may need before issuing your 2023-2024 UST permit. Once your permit has been issued, the operating permit certificate will be available the following morning in KEIMS. This can be viewed and printed in the “Documents” tab in KEIMS per facility.

    For PDF instructions on how to submit your permit renewal application, click on the following link: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22545/KEIMS-Instructional-Series---UST-Permit-Renewal-Tutorial-PDF?bidId=.

    Here is the link to view an instructional video on how to submit your renewal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z57L9yfTKTU&list=PLNf9pPKiboItSF0QUO_Oz-6GrDcDmHg5l.

    If you have any questions about this, you can email us at kdhe.tankinfo@ks.gov.

    Thank you again,

    KDHE Preventative Unit Staff


  • 02 Jun 2023 5:36 AM | Lori Desch-Ranallo (Administrator)

    Tank Management Services, Inc. welcomes Reggie Roberson as our new CEO. Reggie’s experience includes 10 years in the retail/c-store industry as well as 30 years in the petroleum equipment/installation industry. Reggie has served on the board for the Chicago Oilmen’s Club, Past Chairman of Illinois Petroleum Equipment Contractors Association, Board member of the New Mexico Petroleum Marketers Association and countless other organizations. Not only has he operated stores facilities, Reggie has also overseen the building and maintenance of hundreds of fueling facilities. Reggie’s experience runs deep and will be a valuable resource in assisting our members' needs. Please feel free to reach out to Reggie for any assistance you may need. Reggie@tankmgmt.com.


  • 13 Apr 2023 8:13 AM | Lori Desch-Ranallo (Administrator)

    UST renewals for 2023 began January 1st and KDHE recommends completing these tasks as soon as possible and not waiting till the April 30th deadline. KDHE will no longer mail paper renewals so you will need to login into the KEIMS system, find your renewal form(s), fill it out, submit it, and pay your fees online. For instructions on how to submit your permit renewal in KEIMS, go to https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22545/KEIMS-Instructional-Series---UST-Permit-Renewal-Tutorial-PDF?bidId= for pdf instructions or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z57L9yfTKTU&list=PLNf9pPKiboItSF0QUO_Oz-6GrDcDmHg5l&index=1to watch a video tutorial on the UST renewal process.

    The permitting documentation that you will need to provide to KDHE include the following items:

    a.     Annual Inventory Control Summary

    ·        Include copy of December Inventory Control record

    b.     Annual Summary of Leak Detection (one of the following forms):

    ·        Automatic Tank Gauge with or without Line Monitoring Annual Summary

    ·        Interstitially Monitored Double Wall Tank with or without Automatic Tank Gauge Annual Summary

    ·        Statistical Inventory Reconciliation Annual Summary

    ·        Manual Tank Gauging Annual Summary

    ·        Vapor Monitoring with or without Automatic Line Monitoring Annual Summary 

    c.      Leak Detection Report from December of the preceding year

    ·        For example, an ATG .2 gph passing test strip, SIR passing report from the vendor

    d.     30-Day & Annual Walkthrough Inspection Checklists

    ·        Walkthrough Check List Form

    e.     Rectifier Log Annual Summary, if applicable

    ·        If the system has an impressed current cathodic protection system, include Rectifier Log Annual Summary Form

    Make sure all of your UST system equipment testing is up to date by going to the following link: you’ll need your facility ID# to access the site information quickly: https://keap.kdhe.ks.gov/berTanks/

    We suggest that you make copies of all applicable forms for your records before submitting. The staff at KDHE are here to assist you. If you need guidance on what KDHE requires for an annual UST permit, check out their Underground Storage Tank Manual for Owners and Operators at https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24932/Kansas-Underground-Storage-Tank-Manual-for-Owners-and-Operators. If you have any questions or concerns, please email them at kdhe.tankinfo@ks.gov and be sure to include your Facility ID# on all communications.


  • 27 Mar 2023 8:32 AM | Lori Desch-Ranallo (Administrator)

    Compliance with existing and new regulations is pertinent to maintaining an “In Effect” Operating Permit.

    The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) provided an extension of the current 2022-2023 annual operating permit through the end of December 2022 to eligible UST Owners and Operators. Due to staff shortages within the Storage Tank Section (processing) and UST Contractor availability (including supply chain issues), the permit renewal period has been extended through the end of March 2023. The operating permit can be given “Extended” status if all the following eligibility criteria are met:

    • 1.     The UST owner had an “In Effect” 2021-2022 permit through the end of July 2022.
    • 2.     The UST owner has submitted all the required permit renewal documents.
    • 3.     The renewal submission in KEIMS has an “In Process” status.
    • 4.     The UST owner has submitted the appropriate fees associated with their facility for the current permit cycle.
    • 5.     The UST owner has provided proof of contact and scheduling with a Kansas-licensed UST Contractor to conduct required compliance testing.

    The extension is planned to end on March 31st, 2023. If the compliance testing requirements and respective documents are not submitted to KDHE by this date, you must contact KDHE to receive a special variance based on the criteria stated above or the permit will convert to “Expired” status and UST system operations will need to cease. Account representatives and fuel supplier transporters can view the status of your permit by going to the following website: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/990/Storage-Tanks and clicking on the “AST & UST Search” link in the left-hand column. This link can also be used to see what test dates KDHE currently has on record for your sites.

    These extensions are granted in part due to the new federal and state compliance testing requirements for UST systems that went into effect on October 13, 2021. Do not wait to have this work completed. If the new tests are not already finalized, contact your UST Contractor immediately to have this work scheduled and completed.  The UST Owner or Operator must document their efforts by providing written proof to KDHE that a Kansas-licensed UST Contractor has been hired to complete the testing, provide the scheduled testing dates to KDHE and/or provide testing results with explanations of parts or equipment being on order.  If you have any questions about this extension and the eligibility requirements, you can reach us at 785-296-8061 or email us at kdhe.tankinfo@ks.gov.

    *In summary, permits will not automatically be changed to “Expired” if the Tank Owner or Operator has provided testing results (or waiting on parts) and/or provided written proof of contracting with a UST Contractor to complete the required testing/work.

    If the Tank Owner or Operator has not completed the required testing AND has not communicated with the KDHE Storage Tank Section and provided written proof, their permits will eventually be changed over to Expired.*


  • 04 Jan 2023 6:47 AM | Lori Desch-Ranallo (Administrator)

    Notice to UST Owners and Operators

    The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) provided an extension of the current 2022-2023 annual operating permit through the end of December 2022 to eligible UST Owners and Operators. Due to staff shortages within the Storage Tank Section (processing) and UST Contractor availability (including supply chain issues), the permit renewal period has been extended through the end of March 2023. The operating permit can be given “Extended” status if all the following eligibility criteria are met:

    • 1.      The UST owner had an “In Effect” 2021-2022 permit through the end of July 2022;
    • 2.      The UST owner has submitted all the required permit renewal documents;
    • 3.      The renewal submission in KEIMS has an “In Process” status;
    • 4.      The UST owner has submitted the appropriate fees associated with their facility for the current permit cycle; and
    • 5.      The UST owner has provided proof of contact and scheduling with a Kansas-licensed UST Contractor to conduct required compliance testing.

    The extension is planned to end on March 31st, 2023. If the compliance testing requirements and respective documents are not submitted to KDHE by this date, you must contact KDHE to receive a special variance based on the criteria stated above or the permit will convert to “Expired” status and UST system operations will need to cease. Account representatives and fuel supplier transporters can view the status of your permit by going to the following website: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/990/Storage-Tanks and click on the “AST & UST Search” link in the left-hand column. This link can also be used to see what test dates KDHE currently has on record for specific equipment at your facilities.

    These extensions are granted in part due to the new federal and state compliance testing requirements for UST systems that went into effect on October 13, 2021. Do not wait to have this work completed. If the new tests are not already finalized, contact your UST Contractor immediately to have this work scheduled and completed.  The UST Owner or Operator must document their efforts by providing written proof to KDHE that a Kansas-licensed UST Contractor has been hired to complete the testing, provide the scheduled testing dates to KDHE and/or provide testing results with explanations of parts or equipment being on order.  If you have any questions about this extension and the eligibility requirements, you can reach us at 785-296-8061 or email us at kdhe.tankinfo@ks.gov.


  • 01 Aug 2022 8:29 AM | Lori Desch-Ranallo (Administrator)

    Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will give UST operating permit extensions for the 2022-2023 permit cycle that starts August 1, 2022.  The  operating permit can be given “Extended” status at the beginning of the new permit cycle (August 1st) if:

    • The UST owner has an “In Effect” 2021-2022 permit through the end of July 2022
    • The UST owner has submitted all the required permit renewal documents
    • The renewal submission has an “In process” status
    • The UST owner has submitted the appropriate fees associated with their facility for the new permit cycle.

    Thank you if you have already sent us your renewal application and permitting documents. You do not need to resubmit the renewal information.  When the permit is processed by KDHE, the permit status will automatically change to “In Effect” within the KEIMS database. Permits can be viewed and printed in the Documents tab per facility.              

    Extensions given are only good until December 31, 2022, and if the proper testing requirements and documents are not submitted to KDHE by this time the permit will convert to “Expired” status and operations of the system will need to cease.  If fuel supplier transporters or account representatives have question about the status of your site permit, they will need your facility ID number and can check the status of your permit in the following web site:  https://keap.kdhe.state.ks.us/BerTanks/

    These extensions are being granted in part due to the new federal and state testing requirements for UST systems that went into effect on October 13, 2021.  Do not wait to have this work done.  If these new tests are not already done, contact your UST contractor immediately to have this work completed.  The UST Owner or Operator must document their efforts by providing written proof that a qualified Kansas UST Contractor has been hired to complete the testing, provide the scheduled testing dates to KDHE and/or provide testing results with explanations of parts or equipment being on order.  If you have any questions about this, you can call us at 785-296-8061 or email us at tankinfo@ks.gov.     

    Thank you again,

    KDHE Preventative Unit Staff


Tank Management Services, Inc.

115 SE 7th Street

Topeka, KS 66603


Phone: (913) 933-2307

Fax: (785) 354-4374

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