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New Mexico Class A/B Operator Training

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Product Description

New Mexico A/B operator training:

In New Mexico, UST (Underground Storage Tank) A/B operator training is essential for ensuring the proper management and maintenance of UST systems. The training is state-approved and available both online and in classroom settings, providing flexibility for operators.

Class A operators are responsible for the overall management and regulatory compliance of UST systems, while Class B operators handle daily operational tasks.

The training covers a wide range of topics, including federal and state regulations, leak detection, spill prevention, and emergency response.

Operators must pass an examination to demonstrate their competency and are required to complete refresher training every five years to stay current with the latest regulations and best practices

New Mexico UST/AST Class A/B Operator Training

The New Mexico Environment Department’s Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau regulates aboveground and underground petroleum storage tank systems under 20.5 NMAC. For official operator-training information, visit the Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau website (https://www.env.nm.gov/petroleum_storage_tank/tank-system-testing-and-reporting-requirements/).

Why This Training Matters
New Mexico requires each regulated storage tank system or group of systems to have designated Class A and Class B operators who complete department-approved training applicable to both UST and AST systems. New Class A and Class B operators must be trained and certified within 60 days of assuming full operation and maintenance responsibilities.
This training helps operators:
• Understand their responsibilities under New Mexico’s petroleum storage tank regulations
• Maintain regulatory compliance and required documentation
• Recognize and respond to release-detection and release-prevention issues
• Perform required monthly facility inspections
• Protect public health, property, and New Mexico’s groundwater resources
Class A and Class B operators must be recertified every five years. If the Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau finds a storage tank system out of compliance with specified release-detection or release-prevention requirements, its Class A and Class B operators generally must complete approved retraining within 60 days.

Course Coverage
Topics include:
• Class A and Class B operator responsibilities
• New Mexico UST and AST regulatory requirements
• Storage tank systems and components
• Registration, notification, and financial-responsibility requirements
• Release detection and monitoring
• Spill, overfill, and corrosion prevention
• Monthly inspections, testing, recordkeeping, and reporting
• Responding to suspected or confirmed releases
• Emergency procedures, compliance inspections, and enforcement
• Requirements affecting emergency-generator, airport-hydrant, field-constructed, and hybrid storage tank systems

Course Format & Certification
• Online and available on demand, 24/7
• Accessible from an internet-connected computer, tablet, or phone
• May be completed in one session or paused and resumed
• Approximately four hours, plus final-exam time
• Chapter quizzes reinforce understanding of the material
• An 80% score is required to pass the final exam
• A certificate is available after successful completion
• Certification is valid for five years, subject to earlier retraining when required by New Mexico regulations

Who Should Take This
This training is intended for:
• Individuals designated as New Mexico Class A or Class B operators
• Owners and environmental managers responsible for regulatory compliance
• Personnel responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of UST or AST systems
• New operators completing their initial certification
• Existing operators completing five-year recertification or required retraining

Details
Chapters

Validity: 5 years
Final Exam: Yes
Final Exam Passing Score: 80%
Certificate: Yes
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Regulated By: New Mexico Environment Department - Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau →

Operator Overview Chapter 1

This chapter discusses critical components of any facility: the personnel and their specific roles. Both the EPA and the State of New Mexico have regulations for PST operator duties and training. Facilities can be challenging to manage and maintain and understanding your role as a Class A/B operator is critical to keeping your facility in compliance. Additionally, this course presents essential information for all operators, including those who operate emergency generator systems, airport hydrant systems, USTs with field-constructed tanks, and hybrid storage tank systems.

System and Components Chapter 2

It is extremely important for station personnel to know the components of a station, and how it operates, so this chapter gives a thumbnail description of the mechanics of a facility. Throughout the training, there are documents for download to 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.

Administration and Record Keeping Chapter 5

Owning and operating a PST Facility is not just about equipment and preventing releases. This chapter really dives into the other facets of PST management: registration, installation, ownership, financial requirements, paperwork, fuel delivery, reporting and closure.

Inspections and Response Chapter 6

The final chapter in our training is designed to ensure that the A/B Operator is prepared for upcoming inspections, both regulatory and in-house. We also cover the different functionality tests and how to handle these and discuss the appropriate response to fires, releases, and other emergencies. Finally, we also give an overview of occupational health and safety.