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Indian Country UST Class A/B Operator Training

Owners and operators of underground storage tank (UST) systems in Indian Country must comply with federal UST requirements administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under 40 CFR Part 280, Subpart J, regulated UST facilities must designate trained Class A, Class B, and Class C operators. New Class A and Class B operators must complete the required training or comparable examination within 30 days of assuming their duties. PASS’ Indian Country UST Class A/B Operator Training is designed to address the federal training topics applicable to Class A and Class B operators under 40 CFR § 280.242. For additional information about federal operator training requirements, visit the U.S. EPA Class A and Class B UST Operator Training and Exams page.

Why This Training Matters

Class A and Class B operators play an essential role in maintaining UST system compliance. Class A operators must have the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions regarding regulatory compliance and determine whether appropriate personnel are fulfilling UST operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements. Class B operators must understand the regulatory requirements and equipment necessary to implement day-to-day UST compliance requirements.

EPA allows Class A and Class B operators in Indian Country to complete training provided by a private-sector training provider when the program incorporates all applicable provisions and topics required by 40 CFR § 280.242(a) and (b). Class A and Class B operators at UST systems determined to be out of compliance may also be required to complete retraining within 30 days of the determination of noncompliance, subject to the exceptions provided by federal regulations.

Course Coverage

This combined Class A/B course addresses the federal operator-training topics applicable to Class A and Class B operators, including:

• Spill and overfill prevention
• Release detection and related reporting requirements
• Corrosion protection
• Emergency response
• Product and equipment compatibility and demonstration
• Financial responsibility requirements
• Notification and storage tank registration
• Temporary and permanent closure
• UST system operation and maintenance
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Testing and inspection requirements
• Environmental and regulatory consequences of releases
• Class B and Class C operator training requirements and responsibilities

Course Format & Certification

The Indian Country UST Class A/B Operator Training is delivered 100% online, allowing operators to complete the training from an internet-connected computer or device. The course includes an evaluation designed to assess the operator’s understanding of the applicable federal UST requirements.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a certificate of completion documenting their training. Federal regulations require UST owners and operators to maintain records identifying currently designated operators and verifying completion of required operator training or retraining. Training records should be retained in accordance with the federal recordkeeping requirements of 40 CFR § 280.245.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is intended for individuals designated to serve as Class A operators, Class B operators, or combined Class A/B operators at federally regulated UST facilities located in Indian Country.

Class A operators are responsible for having the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions regarding UST regulatory compliance and to determine whether appropriate individuals are fulfilling the operation, maintenance, and record keeping requirements for the UST system.

Class B operators are responsible for having the knowledge and skills needed to implement the applicable UST regulatory requirements for typical UST systems or the site-specific equipment at their facility.

Individuals responsible for both Class A and Class B functions may complete combined Class A/B training to address the federal training topics applicable to both operator classifications.

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