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Northern Mariana Islands UST/AST Class A/B Operator Training

Owners and operators of regulated underground storage tank (UST) systems in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) must comply with UST requirements administered by the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ). CNMI has adopted the federal UST requirements of 40 CFR Part 280, including the operator training requirements for designated Class A, Class B, and Class C operators. New Class A and Class B operators must complete required training or pass a comparable examination within 30 days of assuming their duties. PASS’ Northern Mariana Islands UST/AST Class A/B Operator Training is designed to address the regulatory responsibilities of Class A and Class B operators while incorporating applicable CNMI storage tank requirements. For additional information about UST requirements in the Commonwealth, visit the CNMI Division of Environmental Quality Storage Tanks Program.

Why This Training Matters

Class A and Class B operators play an important role in maintaining safe and compliant storage tank systems. Class A operators are responsible for understanding regulatory requirements and ensuring that appropriate personnel and resources are available to maintain compliance. Class B operators are responsible for implementing day-to-day operation, maintenance, testing, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements.

Proper operator training helps facilities prevent releases, identify equipment or compliance problems, maintain required records, and respond appropriately to spills, releases, alarms, and other emergencies.

Course Coverage

This combined Class A/B course addresses key regulatory and operational topics, including:

• Class A, Class B, and Class C operator responsibilities
• UST systems and components
• Spill and overfill prevention
• Release detection for tanks and piping
• Corrosion protection
• Emergency response and release reporting
• Product and equipment compatibility
• UST operation and maintenance
• Required testing and inspections
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Financial responsibility
• Temporary and permanent closure
• Environmental and regulatory consequences of releases
• Applicable Northern Mariana Islands storage tank requirements

Course Format & Certification

The Northern Mariana Islands UST/AST Class A/B Operator Training is delivered 100% online and is available on demand, allowing operators to complete the course from an internet-connected computer, tablet, or phone. Course material is presented through a combination of instructional content, images, narration, quizzes, and knowledge checks.

The course concludes with a final exam, and participants must achieve a passing score of 80% to successfully complete the training. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate of completion that can be retained as part of the facility’s operator training records.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is intended for individuals designated as Class A operators, Class B operators, or combined Class A/B operators at regulated UST facilities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Class A operators generally have primary responsibility for ensuring that UST systems comply with regulatory requirements and that the personnel and resources necessary for compliance are in place.

Class B operators generally oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of UST systems and ensure that required release prevention, release detection, testing, inspection, reporting, and recordkeeping activities are properly performed.

Individuals who perform both Class A and Class B responsibilities may complete this combined training to address the requirements associated with both operator classifications.

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