Class A/B Operator Training
Our Class A/B Operator Training is approved by LARA for the state of Michigan.

Class C Operator Training
Our UST Class C Operator Training is an accepted training method in Michigan.

All of PASS’ UST operator training courses meet and exceed the federal requirements for UST operator training and are offered through our in-house designed and built Learning Management System (LMS). PASS’ state-specific A/B training courses are custom-tailored to meet state requirements, and are accepted by more states than any other training provider. Our courses are available on-demand, 24/7 and are accessible from any internet-connected computer, tablet, or phone. The student can complete an entire course in a single session or take the course in segments. The training may be stopped and restarted, allowing for maximum schedule flexibility. PASS also does not impose time restrictions on course access, so students may take as much time as they need to complete their training. Once training is completed a certificate is available to save and print.

Owners/operators of all USTs must register their USTs with LARA annually by submitting a Registration of Underground Storage Tanks form annually along with the fee of $100.00 per tank.  Registration fees can be paid online.

Owners/operators must report any suspected or confirmed releases to LARA's spill notification line (1-800-MICH-UST within Michigan; 517-335-7279 outside Michigan) within 24 hours of discovery.

Allowable methods of release detection for tanks in Michigan include:

Only tanks that are smaller and 550 gallons, or tanks that are 551-1,000 with a specific tank diameter can use that a sole method of release detection. Tanks with 551-2,000 gallons can use this in place of inventory control. It is not allowed for tanks larger than 2,000 gallons.  

To prevent spilling and overfilling associated with product transfer to the UST system, owners and operators shall use the following spill and overfill prevention equipment:

Michigan follows the federal financial responsibility coverage amounts found in 40 CFR §280.93 (scroll to page 77 of 119 in the pdf document).  Owners/operators may use any of the following mechanisms to demonstrate financial responsibility.

Owners/operators are required to submit proof of financial responsibility annually with their UST registration.

Class B operators must conduct a monthly or quarterly inspection of each UST facility for which they are responsible and record the results on an Underground Storage Tank Operational Facility Inspection Form.  Each inspection form must be retained at the UST facility for at least three years.

In monthly inspections, the following must be inspected:

Annual inspections cover:

The other option, quarterly inspections, require the Class B operator to do following:

If a Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) inspector determines that a UST or UST system is out of compliance with UST regulations, they may issue a Notice of Violation. (NOV). This is the first step in the delivery prohibition process. This may lead to the tank being tagged. A red tag is affixed to the fill UST port preventing new product deliveries.  

A UST system shall be considered temporarily closed if it is empty for more than 30 continuous days and it is intended to be brought back into use within 12 months. Unless the tank is empty, owners and operators should continue the operation and maintenance of corrosion protection and release detection during this time. Financial responsibility should be maintained during this time as well.

The owner needs to notify the department of the temporary closure by using the registration form and intends to reopen within 12 months. If the tank is closed for more than three months, the vent lines should be left open and functioning, but all other lines, pumps, manways, and ancillary equipment should be capped and secured.

If a UST system is temporarily closed for more than 12 months, then the owners and operators can either permanently close the UST or they can ask the department for a 12-month extension. If you wish to be granted an extension, you must complete a site assessment before applying for an extension and submit the request no less than 30 days before the 12-month deadline ends.

Immediately before bringing the system back into use, owners/operators must perform and tank and tightness test before any product is delivered. 

Permanent closure or a change in service
The owner/operator must notify the department at least 30 days before the UST is permanently closed or goes through a change in service. After notification of intent to close, a site assessment must be performed to determine if contamination is present. Take corrective action if needed.

Upon notification received, the department shall forward an approval notice to the owner or operator. The approval is valid for six months. If the UST system is not closed or a change in service does not occur within the six month period, then the owner and operator shall resubmit the notification form.

To permanently close a tank, it must be emptied, cleaned, and removed from the ground. If removal is not possible due to building structural integrity, the owner/operator may request approval from the department to close in place. In this case, it should be emptied, cleaned, and filled with a harmless, chemically inactive solid, like sand.

Within 30 days of permanently closing a UST system, an updated registration form needs to be submitted to the implementing agency to reflect the change in status. A new site assessment also needs to be submitted to the department within 45 days of closure.

The use of a UST system to store a nonregulated substance is considered a change in service. Owners and operators are required to provide a 30-day notice. This notice shall be on a form provided by the department. The UST must be emptied and cleaned and conduct a site assessment in accordance with section 280.72.

See more in the DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REMEDIATION DIVISION UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REGULATIONS

Class A/B operators are responsible for creating and maintaining an operations and maintenance plan for each UST facility which should be kept at the UST facility.  An operations and maintenance plan usually includes the following information and documentation;