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Colorado UST Class A/B Operator Training

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Colorado UST A/B Operator Training

The Colorado UST A/B Operator Training program equips underground storage tank (UST) operators with the essential knowledge and skills to manage and maintain UST systems in compliance with state and federal regulations. This training is critical for preventing environmental contamination and protecting public health and safety. The course covers key topics including regulatory requirements, financial responsibility, inspection obligations, emergency response procedures, and release detection methods, all tailored to Colorado’s regulatory framework. Content is aligned with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) UST operational requirements and guidance, which can be reviewed at https://ops.colorado.gov, ensuring operators are fully prepared to meet OPS standards and effectively oversee UST system compliance.

Colorado UST A/B Operator Training

This Colorado UST Class A/B Operator Training course is designed to help owners and operators meet the underground storage tank (UST) training requirements established by the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS), within the Department of Labor and Employment, and satisfy state compliance obligations related to UST systems. The training supports understanding of both state regulatory requirements and practical compliance expectations for UST operations in Colorado.

Why This Training Matters

Colorado’s Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) oversees the implementation and enforcement of state and federal UST regulations to protect public health, groundwater, and the environment. Proper operator training ensures facilities operate in compliance with equipment standards, release detection requirements, reporting obligations, and financial responsibility requirements.

This training helps ensure operators understand key regulatory responsibilities, including:

Compliance with Colorado UST regulations
Financial responsibility requirements and documentation
Emergency response planning and reporting obligations
Release detection standards and monitoring procedures
Operation and maintenance requirements for UST systems
Recordkeeping and inspection readiness

These measures are critical to preventing releases and ensuring regulatory compliance at UST facilities throughout Colorado.

Course Coverage

Topics include:

Colorado UST regulatory framework and compliance expectations
Responsibilities of Class A operators (regulatory oversight and system management)
Responsibilities of Class B operators (day-to-day operation, maintenance, and compliance)
Release detection methods and monitoring equipment
Spill and overfill prevention practices
Emergency response and corrective action procedures
Recordkeeping and documentation standards
Financial responsibility and state reporting requirements

Course Format & Certification

Self-paced online training — accessible 24/7 from any internet-connected device
Designed for flexibility — complete in one session or in segments
Divided into interactive chapters with quizzes and a final exam
Includes a final exam (80% passing score required)
Certificate issued upon successful completion
Certification recognized by the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety

All PASS UST training courses meet and exceed federal UST operator training requirements and are delivered through our in-house Learning Management System (LMS).

After completing this course, operators must submit a UST Class A/B Operator Designation Form to OPS within 30 days of changing Class A or B operators.

Details
Chapters

Final Exam: Yes
Final Exam Passing Score: 80%
Certificate: Yes
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Regulated By: Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety →

Operator Overview Chapter 1

This first chapter discusses one of the most critical components of any facility: the personnel. Both the EPA and each state has regulations for operator duties and training. This chapter explains the different roles. Stations are expensive to run and maintain. It is not just as simple as distributing product, selling sodas and collecting money.

System and Components Chapter 2

This chapter gives a thumbnail description of the mechanics of a facility. It is extremely important for station personnel to know the components of a station, and how it operates. Many points addressed in this training also will examine environmental issues. Throughout the training are documents to download. These will help station operators perform their duties.

Release Detection Chapter 3

While every facility is different, they all have release detection, or monitoring, equipment in common. This chapter looks at the various monitoring devices, and what role an operator plays. Monitoring is important to catch leaks before they become a major headache. No operator wants to be responsible for ignoring monitoring issues resulting in a release into the environment

Release Prevention Chapter 4

In their collective wisdom, the states and the EPA mandate certain components to avoid a major spill or leak. Station operators should follow the two M’s: maintenance and monitoring. Doing both can avoid or lessen the impact of costly repairs or remediation. This chapter will help operators do just that.

Planning and Response Chapter 5

Okay, so there is a leak/spill/or overfill: what to do? First, be prepared. Think these steps through before a problem occurs. This chapter outlines what must be done in the event of a small incident or a major spill. Have a list of procedures and contacts posted at the facility, so personnel will not have to scramble under pressure.

Financial Responsibility Chapter 6

Running a facility is an expensive investment. Both the state and the EPA want to make certain that operators can handle the financial requirements and the costs of a cleanup. In this chapter, are required financial guarantees. These are fairly standard in all the states, as is a state cleanup fund to help in remediation. Operators will want to keep records of all expenditures and costs, as in any business., The state will inspect the facility and all documents.

Registration and Installation Chapter 7

All tanks must be registered with the states before they go into operation, with annual fees paid. They also need permits for the local authorizing body before being installed. If the ownership changes, the state must be notified. If there is a bankruptcy, the state must be notified, and if the product is changed in a tank, the state needs to know. Again, keep all records.

Inspection and Closure Chapter 8

In this final chapter are instructions on inspection and monitoring, and guidelines for when it should be done. These are not suggestions, consider this a station’s “To Do” list. If the two M’s are not followed: Monitoring and Maintenance -- it could lead to a function failure. If there is a problem, the state can issue a warning with a deadline for repairs; and in most states a Red Tag. A Red Tag prohibits delivery to one or several tanks if the deadline passes and repairs are not made. Also in this chapter, if one of the tanks needs to be “retired” or put out of service either temporarily or permanently, there are guidelines for this procedure as well.