Section 172.10  Purpose

The Illinois Petroleum Equipment Contractors Licensing Act (PECLA) [225 ILCS 729] is designed to ensure the quality of petroleum or hazardous substance Underground Storage Tank (UST) work in Illinois meets the highest standards, as well as all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.  Meeting those standards and requirements will assure the owners/operators of USTs and the citizens of Illinois that the environment, citizen safety and the owner’s/operator’s businesses are getting the best service and protection possible.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 6755, effective May 2, 2023)