The APEA is a UK based organisation, drawing membership from all quarters of the petroleum industry. This includes regulators from National and Local Government Authorities, Oil Companies, Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers, Service and Installation Organisations, Training Establishments and many others.

The Environment Agency is responsible for maintaining or improving the quality of fresh, marine, surface and underground water in England and Wales.

Their regulations guide the installation and decommissioning of all fuel tanks, both above and below ground

The Government working together with industry aims to reduce the amount of hazardous waste generated in the UK and the hazardousness of such waste. Hazardous waste poses particular risks to health and the environment so it is especially important that they are managed properly.