Nebraska now handles its own underground fuel tank inspections, not the US environmental regulators

The US environmental regulators have approved Nebraska's updated program for managing underground fuel storage tanks. This means Nebraska will now enforce its own rules for these tanks, with federal oversight.

For decades, states have been able to take over federal environmental programs if their rules meet federal standards. This approval means Nebraska's state marshal will now be the primary authority for inspecting and enforcing rules for underground fuel tanks. This shifts the day-to-day regulatory burden and enforcement power from the federal government to the state.