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Alabama UST Class A/B Operator Training

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Product Description

The Alabama UST Class A/B Operator Training course is designed to support compliance with the Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). ADEM’s UST Compliance Section oversees the implementation and enforcement of state and federal regulations governing UST system installation, operation, maintenance, release detection, reporting, corrective action, and financial responsibility. Official program information is available at: https://adem.alabama.gov/waste/ust-compliance

This training prepares designated Class A and Class B operators to understand their regulatory responsibilities under Alabama’s UST program. Course topics include compliance oversight, operational and maintenance standards, release prevention and detection requirements, reporting obligations, inspection readiness, recordkeeping, and environmental protection responsibilities.

Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate of completion to document compliance with Alabama’s UST operator training requirements.

Alabama UST A/B Operator Training

This Alabama UST Class A/B Operator Training course is designed to help owners and operators meet the underground storage tank (UST) training requirements established by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and satisfy state compliance obligations related to UST systems. The training supports understanding of both state regulatory requirements and practical compliance expectations as outlined by ADEM’s UST Compliance program (see https://adem.alabama.gov/waste/ust-compliance)

Why This Training Matters

ADEM’s UST Compliance Section, within the Groundwater Branch, is responsible for implementing equipment standards and leak detection requirements, conducting inspections, and providing compliance assistance to tank owners/operators. This training helps ensure operators understand key regulatory responsibilities, including:

Proper operation, maintenance, and leak detection for UST systems
Compliance with ADEM equipment and release detection standards
Reporting and response to suspected or confirmed releases
Documentation, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting
Understanding financial responsibility and regulatory fees required by the state

These measures are critical to protecting public health, groundwater, and the environment from the risks of underground storage tank releases.

Course Coverage

Topics include:

Alabama UST regulatory framework and compliance expectations
Responsibilities of Class A operators (oversight and regulatory knowledge)
Responsibilities of Class B operators (day-to-day operation, maintenance, and compliance)
Leak detection methods and inspection procedures
Emergency response procedures and environmental protection practices

Course Format & Certification

Self-paced online training — accessible 24/7 from any device
Designed for flexibility — complete in one session or in segments
Reinforcement through quizzes and a final exam
Upon successful completion, receive a certificate recognized by ADEM for Class A/B operator training
Certificate available for download/printing to support compliance documentation

Who Should Take This

This training is intended for:

UST owners and facility managers responsible for regulatory compliance
Designated Class A and Class B UST operators in Alabama
Environmental, safety, and operations personnel needing ADEM-accepted certification

Details
Chapters

Final Exam: Yes
Final Exam Passing Score: 80%
Certificate: Yes
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Regulated By: Alabama Department of Environmental Management →

Operator Overview Chapter 1

This first chapter discusses one of the most critical components of any facility: the personnel. Both the EPA and each state has regulations for operator duties and training. This chapter explains the different roles. Stations are expensive to run and maintain. It is not just as simple as distributing product, selling sodas and collecting money.

System and Components Chapter 2

This chapter gives a thumbnail description of the mechanics of a facility. It is extremely important for station personnel to know the components of a station, and how it operates. Many points addressed in this training also will examine environmental issues. Throughout the training are documents to download. These will help station operators perform their duties.

Release Detection Chapter 3

While every facility is different, they all have release detection, or monitoring, equipment in common. This chapter looks at the various monitoring devices, and what role an operator plays. Monitoring is important to catch leaks before they become a major headache. No operator wants to be responsible for ignoring monitoring issues resulting in a release into the environment

Release Prevention Chapter 4

In their collective wisdom, the states and the EPA mandate certain components to avoid a major spill or leak. Station operators should follow the two M’s: maintenance and monitoring. Doing both can avoid or lessen the impact of costly repairs or remediation. This chapter will help operators do just that.

Planning and Response Chapter 5

Okay, so there is a leak/spill/or overfill: what to do? First, be prepared. Think these steps through before a problem occurs. This chapter outlines what must be done in the event of a small incident or a major spill. Have a list of procedures and contacts posted at the facility, so personnel will not have to scramble under pressure.

Financial Responsibility Chapter 6

Running a facility is an expensive investment. Both the state and the EPA want to make certain that operators can handle the financial requirements and the costs of a cleanup. In this chapter, are required financial guarantees. These are fairly standard in all the states, as is a state cleanup fund to help in remediation. Operators will want to keep records of all expenditures and costs, as in any business. The state will inspect the facility and all documents.

Registration and Installation Chapter 7

All tanks must be registered with the states before they go into operation, with annual fees paid. They also need permits for the local authorizing body before being installed. If the ownership changes, the state must be notified. If there is a bankruptcy, the state must be notified, and if the product is changed in a tank, the state needs to know. Again, keep all records.

Inspection and Closure Chapter 8

In this final chapter are instructions on inspection and monitoring, and guidelines for when it should be done. These are not suggestions, consider this a station’s “To Do” list. If the two M’s are not followed: Monitoring and Maintenance -- it could lead to a function failure. If there is a problem, the state can issue a warning with a deadline for repairs; and in most states a Red Tag. A Red Tag prohibits delivery to one or several tanks if the deadline passes and repairs are not made. Also in this chapter, if one of the tanks needs to be “retired” or put out of service either temporarily or permanently, there are guidelines for this procedure as well.