Astswmo represents the 50 state, five territorial and the district of columbia (states) program offices engaged in the regulatory management and remediation of wastes and has worked in conjunction…

Astswmo represents the 50 state, five territorial and the district of columbia (states) program offices engaged in the regulatory management and remediation of wastes and has worked in conjunction with EPA oust for several years to promote state/federal cooperation in the tanks management areas. State tanks office staffs are the 'customers' for astswmo, and therefore, the scope of these efforts is designed to meet the needs of that state audience. Astswmo's tanks subcommittee acts as a facilitator for these CO-implementing state programs by enabling their participation in the studies relating to state-federal planning for release prevention and compliance of underground storage tank (UST) systems, remediation of UST releases (covered under another cooperative agreement with oust), and facilitating access to state regulatory partner peers, such as EPA oust. The association also conducts additional training and informational exchange activities that allow enhanced interaction among states and their federal colleagues and improve the capacity and efficiency of state program offices.activities:- facilitate unique access for states to other state tanks programs at all levels and for all subprograms, not otherwise available to states - act as a facilitator for CO-implementing state programs by enabling their participation in the studies relating to state-federal planning for release prevention and compliance of underground storage tank (UST) systems, remediation of UST releases (covered under another cooperative agreement with oust), and facilitating access to state regulatory partner peers, such as EPA oust - conduct additional training and informational exchange activities that allow enhanced interaction among states and their federal colleagues and improve the capacity and efficiency of state program offices - work with oust to utilize innovative compliance approaches and provide resources to state release prevention programs to bring more tanks into compliance and keep them in compliance - share information with states and develop guidance materials, data summaries, and information tools associated with the implementation of the 2015 UST federal regulations and other related regulatory changes - assist oust on EPA initiatives and research related to environmental justice and UST fuel compatibility - enhance and promote current astswmo tools and guidance on UST corrosion reporting and prevention, and fuel compatibility - assess state enforcement programs and activities - promote cross-program research and coordination among the UST release prevention, remediation, and financial assurance programs through the development of electronic training tools, templates, and fact sheets - conduct in-person and online trainings to share information on UST policies and guidance and assist states with improving release prevention and tank management practices - coordinate with other state and industry associations, and technical workgroups on UST compliance and release prevention strategies subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:- improved effectiveness of state and territorial UST programs - enhanced state and federal partnerships in UST programs - improved compliance in owners and operators of underground storage tanks regarding leak prevention and leak detection regulations - improved identification of new and emerging issues that impact program management of UST release prevention - incorporation of state perspectives into national programs, leading to improved program effectiveness and environmental outcomes. - increased participation of state and territories in studies relating to planning for release prevention and compliance of UST systems - conduct training and informational exchange activities that allow enhanced interaction among states and their federal colle