Category Archives: UST Training and Certification

What is the difference between UST Class A, B and C operators?

A Class A Operator must oversee and assume responsibility for every regulated UST facility assuring compliance and documentation thereof.  Class B Operators assume an on-site role, overseeing safe, compliant operations of UST facilities. These A and B roles are often combined and may be contracted to a third party provider.  The Class C Operator is… Read More »

UST/LUST Program Status And State And Territory Contacts

You may obtain information regarding state and territorial UST/LUST program status by selecting the individual state or territory from the table below. On each state or territory page you will find: program approval status, UST performance measures, and contact information. Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Commonwealth of No. Mariana Islands Connecticut Delaware… Read More »

How do states receive UST Program approval?

EPA recognizes that, because of the size and diversity of the regulated community, state and local governments are in the best position to oversee USTs: State and local authorities are closer to the situation in their domain and are in the best position to set priorities. Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act allows… Read More »

Revised Underground Storage Tank Regulations

In June 2015, EPA issued the 2015 underground storage tank regulation and the 2015 state program approval regulation. The revisions strengthen the 1988 federal underground storage tank (UST) regulations by increasing emphasis on properly operating and maintaining UST equipment. The revisions will help prevent and detect UST releases, which are a leading source of groundwater… Read More »

UST Operator Training Laws & Regulations

Federal UST Laws and RegulationsState UST Laws and RegulationsFederal UST Laws and Regulations Federal UST Laws and Regulations EPA Laws and Regulaitons Website 40 CFR Parts 280 and 281 Revising Underground Storage Tank Regulations—Revisions to Existing Requirements and New Requirements for Secondary Containment and Operator Training; Final Rule (PDF 119 pp, 1.5 MB) On July… Read More »

Wyoming UST Operator Training

Wyoming UST Class A B & C Operator Training Wyoming Underground Storage Tank (UST) Class AB & C Training State Requirements As required by the EPA, all UST operators must be trained by October 13, 2018. After this date, new Class A and B operators must be trained within 30 days of assuming duties. Class… Read More »

Wisconsin UST Operator Training

Wisconsin UST Class A B & C Operator Training Wisconsin Underground Storage Tank (UST) Class AB & C Certification State Requirements As required by the EPA, all UST operators must be trained by October 13, 2018. After this date, new Class A and B operators must be trained within 30 days of assuming duties. Class… Read More »

West Virginia UST Operator Training

West Virginia UST Class A B & C Operator Training West Virginia Underground Storage Tank (UST) Class AB & C Certification State Requirements As required by the EPA, all UST operators must be trained by October 13, 2018. After this date, new Class A and B operators must be trained within 30 days of assuming… Read More »