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New York UST Class A/B Exam Preparation

This New York UST Class A/B exam preparation course is designed to help owners and operators prepare for underground storage tank (UST) operator training and testing requirements administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). To help UST Class A/B operators prepare for the exam, PASS has researched and developed an online preparatory course that synthesizes, explains, and cites New York’s specific UST requirements drawn from Tank IQ, NYSDEC’s exam study guide; DER-40, NYSDEC’s operator training policy; New York’s Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 613; and New York’s Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) regulations at 6 NYCRR Parts 596-599. The training supports understanding of both state regulatory requirements and practical compliance expectations as outlined by NYSDEC’s UST Operator Training program. https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/hazardous-substance-bulk-storage/underground-storage-tank-operator-training

Why This Training Matters

NYSDEC’s UST Operator Training program helps ensure designated Class A, Class B, and Class C operators understand the regulatory and operational requirements that apply to regulated underground storage tank systems. New York requires regulated UST facilities to designate operators, and Class A and Class B operators must demonstrate knowledge of applicable requirements through the state’s operator training and testing process. This training helps operators understand key regulatory responsibilities, including:

• Proper operation, maintenance, and leak detection for UST systems
• Compliance with New York PBS, CBS, and UST operator training requirements
• Reporting and response to suspected or confirmed releases
• Documentation, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting
• Understanding inspection, testing, and operator responsibilities required for regulated UST systems
• These measures are critical to protecting public health, groundwater, and the environment from the risks of underground storage tank releases.

Course Coverage

• New York UST regulatory framework and compliance expectations
• Tank IQ, DER-40, PBS requirements under 6 NYCRR Part 613, and CBS requirements under 6 NYCRR Parts 596-599
• Responsibilities of Class A operators, including oversight, regulatory knowledge, and ensuring UST systems are operated and maintained in compliance
• Responsibilities of Class B operators, including day-to-day operation, maintenance, release prevention, and response procedures
• Leak detection methods, spill and overfill prevention, corrosion protection, inspections, and testing requirements
• 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 of completion to support documentation of Class A/B exam preparation
• Certificate available for download/printing to support compliance records

This training is intended for:

• UST owners and facility managers responsible for regulatory compliance
• Designated Class A and Class B UST operators in New York
• Environmental, safety, and operations personnel preparing for New York’s UST operator training and testing requirements

Successfully completing the PASS course will not provide you with A/B certification.  Class A/B operators at regulated Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) and Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) facilities in the state of New York can become certified by taking and passing the appropriate online exam offered through the NYDEC’s website.  There are three different exams.

• The Class A operator exam consists of approximately 65 questions and has a time limit of 2 hours.
• The Class B operator exam consists of approximately 50 questions and has a time limit of 2 hours.
• The Class A/B operator exam consists of approximately 80 questions and has a time limit of 2½ hours.

If you take but do not pass the exam, you must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam. Once you have passed, you will able to print your operator training certificate. You will also be given an Authorization Number, which will need to be included on your UST registration form.

To help UST Class A/B operators prepare for the exam, PASS has thoroughly researched and written an online preparatory course.  The course synthesizes, explains, and cites New York’s specific UST requirements drawn from:

• Tank IQ, the NYDEC’s exam study guide;
• DER-40, the NYDEC’s operator training policy;
• New York’s PBS regulations (6 NYCRR 613); and
• New York’s CBS regulations (6 NYCRR 596-599).

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