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Wyoming UST Class A/B Operator ICC Prep Course

Wyoming requires regulated storage tank facilities to have licensed Class A and Class B operators. Operator licensing is administered by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) Storage Tank Program. Wyoming requires operators to meet state examination and licensing requirements rather than simply completing a third-party operator training course. PASS Training & Compliance’s Wyoming UST Class A/B Operator ICC Prep Course is designed to help operators prepare for the applicable International Code Council (ICC) examination. Completion of this preparatory course alone does not constitute a Wyoming Class A or Class B Storage Tank Operator License.

Why This Training Matters

Class A operators have primary responsibility for the operation and maintenance of one or more regulated storage tank systems and must be employees of the facility owner and/or operator. Class B operators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of storage tank systems and must also be employees of the facility owner and/or operator. Wyoming requires Class A and Class B operators to obtain the appropriate WDEQ license within 30 days of assuming their duties. Preparing for the applicable ICC examination helps operators develop familiarity with the regulatory and technical requirements they will need to understand for both the examination and their responsibilities at regulated facilities.

Course Coverage

This preparatory course helps operators review key storage tank concepts and regulatory topics relevant to Wyoming operator licensing, including:

• Wyoming storage tank laws and regulations
• UST system operation and maintenance
• Class A and Class B operator responsibilities
• Release detection
• Spill and overfill prevention
• Corrosion protection
• Release reporting and response
• Storage tank operating requirements
• Inspection requirements
• Recordkeeping and documentation
• Regulatory compliance responsibilities
• Preparation for the applicable ICC operator examination

Course Format & Certification

This PASS course is delivered online and is designed as an ICC examination preparation resource. Completion of the PASS preparatory course does not, by itself, issue a Wyoming Class A or Class B Storage Tank Operator License.

For a Class A Storage Tank Operator License, Wyoming requires documentary proof that the operator has passed the ICC W-6 Wyoming State Specific Storage Tank Laws examination.

For a Class B UST Operator License, Wyoming accepts the ICC BU Class B UST System Operator examination. The W-6 Wyoming State Specific Storage Tank Laws examination may also be used in lieu of the applicable Class B UST and/or AST examinations as provided by Wyoming regulations.

Class A and Class B operators must obtain their licenses from WDEQ within 30 days of assuming their duties. Examination documentation submitted for licensing must show that the applicable examination was passed within the five years preceding the license application. Wyoming Class A and Class B operator licenses are renewed every five years.

Wyoming may also require retraining following specified compliance violations. When required, the Class B operator must take and pass the W-6 Wyoming State Specific Storage Tank Laws examination within 30 days of the Notice of Violation.

Who Should Take This

This preparatory course is intended for individuals preparing to become licensed Class A operators, Class B UST operators, or individuals seeking knowledge applicable to combined Class A/B responsibilities at regulated storage tank facilities in Wyoming. This may include facility owners and operators, area managers, facility managers, environmental compliance personnel, maintenance supervisors, and other employees responsible for storage tank operation, maintenance, or regulatory compliance.
Please note: PASS course completion does not constitute a Wyoming Class A or Class B Storage Tank Operator License

In Wyoming, UST System Operators can only be certified after taking and passing the exam administered by the International Code Council (ICC) through Pearson VUE testing centers. Preparing for the ICC exam(s) is a three-step process.

 Step One: Take the PASS ICC Preparatory Course

 Step Two: Find the Exam You Need and Prepare Your Reference Materials 

First, read the information for your state’s exam provided in the ICC Exam Catalog. That is where you can find the number of exam questions, the exam fee, type of exam, and the list of reference materials. Make sure to note if your exam is online or in person.

Step Three: Schedule Your Exams

ICC exams are offered periodically at Pearson VUE testing centers around your state. When you are ready, you can purchase your exam directly from the ICC course catalog. Once purchased, you will be able to schedule your exam through Pearson VUE. Learn more at www.pearsonvue.com/icc/cert.

You can find the permitted reference materials in the ICC Exam Catalog or in the UST Exam References and Renewal Information. (This document can also be found in the Exam Catalog under the info section.) They typically include the federal and state UST regulations (which usually can be found on the state UST program’s website), as well as some publications from the EPA. The Wyoming ICC exam allows you to bring the following materials, available for download here or through a PASS ICC prep course. Publications from the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) must be purchased through PEI’s online store. The ICC sometimes bundles of all the reference materials for sale in their online store.

• Wyoming Storage Tank Act of 2007, W.S. 35-11-1414 through 1430 (Wyoming Statute Title 35: Public Health and Safety, Chapter 11: Environmental Quality, Article 14: Storage Tanks) 
• Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Rules and Regulations, Chapter 17, Storage Tanks

Remember, you can only bring the approved reference materials with you into the exam if they are prepared correctly. If you do not follow these steps, the Pearson Vue test center personnel will not let you take your materials into the exam room and you will not be able to use them during the exam.

1. STAPLE OR BIND YOUR MATERIALS. You may not take loose pages into the exam room, so we recommend that you print the reference materials and either staple them together or place them in a three-ring binder.
2. MAKE NOTES. Notes in your reference materials before the exam will make it easier to find this information in the testing room. Remember, there is a time limit! Helpful information to locate ahead of time includes your state’s allowable release detection methods, financial responsibility mechanisms, recordkeeping requirements, operator retraining requirements, etc. These notes must be in ink and all highlighting must be done before you arrive.
3. USE TABS. You may also use tabs to mark important sections, but these tabs must be permanently attached and not be removable without damage to the page (removable post-it type tabs, for example, would not be allowed).

Wyoming Post-Training Certification Procedures

UST Class A/B operators in Wyoming need to take and pass the appropriate International Code Council’s (ICC’s) UST/AST operator exam and then apply for a Wyoming license.  Here is what to do.   

1. You may choose to take PASS’ Wyoming UST Class A/B Operator Training (ICC Preparatory Course) to prepare for the exam.
2. Sign up for one of the following ICC exams through the Pearson VUE website. 
   1. The ICC W6 (Wyoming State-Specific Class A Storage Tank Operator) exam is for Class A/B UST operators.  Passing this exam qualifies you for a Wyoming Class A/B operator’s license.
   2. The ICC BU (Class B UST System Operator) national exam is for Class B UST operators.  Passing this exam only qualifies you for a Wyoming UST Class B operator’s license.
   3. The ICC W5 (Wyoming State-Specific Class B AST Operator) exam is for Class B AST operators.  Passing this exam qualifies you for a Wyoming AST Class B operator’s license.
3.  Upon receiving your ICC score, you must submit an application for a Wyoming license, along with a copy of your ICC score report, to the Department of Environmental Quality, Solid and Hazardous Division (DEQ).

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