Underground Storage Tank (UST) Remediation

The Underground Storage Tank (UST) Remediation is responsible for managing and overseeing clean up efforts at locations that have or have had leaking UST systems.   Using Risk Evaluation/Corrective Action Program (RECAP), consistent standards are established for the clean up of contaminated soils and groundwater to the footprint of the area at the time of the release. 

When a leak or a release occurs at an eligible facility, the Louisiana Motor Fuel Trust Fund can be used to fund the clean up efforts and restore the facility footprint. The Louisiana Motor Fuel Trust Fund uses a Cost Guidance document and requires the use of an approved Response Action Contractor for reimbursement and clean up management.  

UST Remediation Submittals

UST Remediation Submittals

Submit UST Remediation Reports to:
Estuardo Silva, Administrator
Underground Storage Tank Division
PO Box 4314
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313
Submittal Requirments:
  • Submit two copies 
    • One for the team leader
    • One for LDEQ's documentment system
  • Please included the following informaton on all correspondance
    • Purpose of Document or Document title/type
    • Agency Interest (AI) Number
    • Physical Address
    • Parish site resides

Remediation Related Info*

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Remediation Related Resources

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UST Staff Contact Information by Regions

Acadiana Region

Parishes: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion

Chris Means

Geologist Supervisor--Regions: Acadiana, Southeast, and Southwest 602 North 5th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Chris.Means@la.gov 225-219-3652

Tad Loupe

UST Remediation Senior Scientist 125 Barataria St
Lockport, LA 70374
Tad.Loup@la.gov 985-532-6206

Michael Broussard

UST Geologist 111 New Center Dr, Sutie A
Lafayette, LA 70508
Michael.Broussard@la.gov 337-262-5571

Ben Lissard

UST Geologist 111 New Center Dr, Sutie A
Lafayette, LA 70508
Ben.Lissard@la.gov 337-262-1632

Stephen Sinitiere

UST Geologist 111 New Center Dr, Sutie A
Lafayette, LA 70508
Stephen.Sinitiere@la.gov 337-262-5587

Capital Region

Parishes: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville,

Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana

Laura LeBouef

Geologist Supervisor--Regions: Capital, Northwest, Northeast, and Kisatchie Central 602 North 5th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Laura.Lebouef@la.gov 225-219-3654

Tad Loupe

UST Remediation Senior Scientist 125 Barataria St
Lockport, LA 70374
Tad.Loup@la.gov 985-532-6206

Alayna Craft

UST Geologist 111 New Center Dr, Sutie A
Lafayette, LA 70508
Alayna.Craft@la.gov 337-262-5480

Andy Messina

UST Environmental Scientist 602 North 5th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Andy.Messina@la.gov 225-219-3676

Kisatchie Region

Parishes: Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides,

Lara LeBouef

Geologist Supervisor--Regions: Capital, Northwest, Northeast, and Kisatchie Central 602 North 5th Street
Baton, LA 70802
Laura.Lebouef@la.gov 225-219-3654

Tad Loupe

UST Remediation Senior Scientist 125 Barataria St
Lockport, LA 70374
Tad.Loup@la.gov 985-532-6206

Isaac Ricketts

UST Geologist 2800 S. MacArthur Drive,, Suite A
Alexanderia, LA 71301
Isaac.Ricketts@la.gov 318-484-2120

Northeast Region

Parishes: Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison,

Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, West Carroll

Laura LeBouef

Geologist Supervisor--Regions: Capital, Northwest, Northeast, and Kisatchie Central 602 North 5th Street, Sutie A
Baton, LA 70802
Laura.Lebouef@la.gov 225-219-3654

Tad Loupe

UST Remediation Senior Scientist 125 Barataria St
Lockport, LA 70374
Tad.Loup@la.gov 9855326206

Melissa Miller

UST Geologist 508 Downing Pines Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
Melissa.Miller@la.gov 318-362-3052

Northwest Region

Parishes: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster

Lara LeBouef

Geologist Supervisor--Regions: Capital, Northwest, Northeast, and Kisatchie Central 602 North 5th Street
Baton, LA 70802
Laura.Lebouef@la.gov 2252193654

Tad Loupe

UST Remediation Senior Scientist 125 Barataria St
Lockport, LA 70374
Tad.Loup@la.gov 9855326206

Greg McCarty

UST Geologist 1525 Fairfield, Room 530
Shreveport, LA 71101-4388
Greg.McCarty@la.gov 318-676-7629

Sarah W. Thompson

UST Geologist 1525 Fairfield, Room 530
Shreveport, LA
Sarah.Thompson@la.gov 318-676-7786

Southeast Region

Parishes: Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard,

St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Terrebonne, Washington

Chris Means

Geologist Supervisor--Regions: Acadiana, Southeast, and Southwest 602 North 5th Street
Baton, LA 70802
Chris.Means@la.gov 225-219-3652

Tad Loupe

UST Remediation Senior Scientist 125 Barataria St
Lockport, LA 70374
Tad.Loup@la.gov 9855326206

Kristen Ledford

UST Geologist 990 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 102
New Orleans, LA 70123
Kristen.Ledford@la.gov 504-736-7761

Jacob Lefort

UST Geologist 990 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 102
New Orleans, LA 70123
Jacob.Lefort@la.gov 504-736-7765

Southwest Region

Parishes: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Vernon

Chris Means

Geologist Supervisor--Regions; Acadiana, Southeast, and Southwest 602 North 5th Street
Baton, LA 70802
Chris.Means@la.gov 225-219-3652

Tad Loupe

UST Remediation Senior Scientist 125 Barataria St
Lockport, LA 70374
Tad.Loup@la.gov 9855326206

Charles Branton

UST Geologist 111 New Center Dr
Lafayette, LA 70508
Charles.Branton@la.gov 337-262-1373

Financial Responsibility and Motor Fuel Trust Fund

For more information about the Louisiana Motor Fuels Trust Fund, please see the link below:

Motor Fuel Trust Fund

On August 3, 2018, EPA issued a memorandum providing information regarding to voluntary exclusions and self-insurance retentions.  Please find the link to the memorandum below. 

EPA/OUST Memo - UST Insurance Policies - Voluntary Exclusions and Self-Insured Retentions

Laurence Carter

Motor Fuel Trust Fund Manager 602 North 5th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Laurence.Carter@la.gov 225-219-3768

Water Discharge General Permits Info

Water Permits Division

225-219-9371

Customer Service Center

webmaster-deq@la.gov 866-896-LDEQ

* These documents are considered archived documents and not ADA compliant, but the information is current and valid. 

LDEQ Secretary Courtney J. Burdette
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