APPENDIX K - CCAMP UST RECOMMENDATIONS 



October 1987 Page K-7 



in light of the high costs of site remediation, DEQE and DPS should 



pursue a state requirement that facility owners obtain adequate 



insurance (or other guarantee) to cover clean-up costs in case of 

 leaks . 



17. Public Education . 



DEQE and DPS should assist towns in their efforts to inform the public 

 of the UST problem and existing regulations by providing pamphlets, 

 explanations of state requirements or other educational materials. 



CCAMP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BARNSTABLE COUNTY CONCERNING USTS 



18. Public Education. 



BCHED should inform all private well owners requesting well tests of 

 the potential threat an underground- storage tank poses to their own 

 water supply. BCHED should urge them to place their underground 

 heating oil tanks above ground. 



19. Public Education. 



Both BCHED and CCPEDC should utilize local newspapers and other media 

 in a campaign to increase the awareness of Cape Cod residents 

 concerning USTs and should assist towns in developing or procuring 

 relevant educational materials. 



20. Technical Assistance . 



Both BCHED and CCPEDC should continue to provide technical assistance 

 to communities on UST regulations, management and funding. 



