Washington, D.C. Class A/B UST Operator Training
Washington, D.C. requires owners of active regulated underground storage tank (UST) facilities to designate trained Class A, Class B, and Class C operators. Class A and Class B operators must successfully complete operator training that meets the requirements of the District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and 20 DCMR § 6502. PASS Training & Compliance’s Washington, D.C. Class A/B UST Operator Training is designed to provide operators with the regulatory and operational knowledge necessary to help maintain compliance with District UST requirements.
Why This Training Matters
Class A operators have primary responsibility for the overall operation and maintenance of the UST system and for ensuring that appropriate resources and personnel are available to maintain regulatory compliance. Class B operators are responsible for implementing UST requirements at the facility level and overseeing day-to-day operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping. Proper training helps operators understand their responsibilities for preventing releases, maintaining UST equipment, responding to emergencies, and keeping their facilities in compliance with Washington, D.C. requirements.
Course Coverage
This Class A/B operator training addresses the subjects required by Washington, D.C., including:
Course Format & Certification
This course is delivered online, allowing operators to complete the training at their own pace. Washington, D.C. requires Class A and Class B operators to demonstrate successful completion of approved training by earning a passing score of at least 80 percent on the applicable examination. Upon successful completion of the PASS course and examination, the operator receives a training certificate that can be retained as documentation of compliance.
Washington, D.C. generally recognizes Class A and Class B operator training certificates for the lifetime of the operator unless retraining is required because of serious UST violations or changes to applicable regulatory requirements. When a facility is determined to have serious violations requiring retraining, the affected operator must complete retraining within 60 days after notification. A replacement Class A or Class B operator must complete the required training within 30 days of assuming the operator role.
Who Should Take This
This course is intended for individuals who are designated or will be designated as Class A operators, Class B operators, or combined Class A/B operators at regulated UST facilities in Washington, D.C. This may include facility owners, managers, environmental compliance personnel, UST system managers, and employees responsible for overseeing UST operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, or record keeping.