Division of Environmental and Regulatory Services

Mission Statement
To promote the health, safety and welfare of the public and the environment through effective and efficient regulations, education, and enforcement.

Division Profile
The Division of Environmental and Regulatory Services (ERS) maintains the regulatory responsibility and authority for underground and aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank systems, petroleum product quality assurance, administrative authority for low and medium risk petroleum contaminated sites, and the Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Fund Award (PECFA). Division staff consist of hydrogeologists, claims auditors, tanks system specialists and inspectors, permit processors and support personnel. The Division operational, regulatory and administrative programs are performed within three bureaus.

Division Administrator's Office
Vacant, Division Administrator

Division Contact Information
Carol Lochner
PO Box 14427
Madison, WI 53714-0427
608-266-3723

Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Award (PECFA) Bureau

• Claim Review Section
• Site Review Section

Petroleum Products and Tanks Bureau

• Storage Tank Regulation Section
  • Flammable, combustible and hazardous material liquid storage tank regulation
  • Service station fire safety regulation
  • Motor fuel quality regulation
• Support Section (storage tank permits)