asset: ust-operator-training-requirements

asset_type: training-requirement

body: Training, certification, and renewal requirements for Class A, B, and C UST operators in each US state, including whether EPA online training is accepted, exam pass thresholds, renewal intervals, and the implementing agency.

key_field: jurisdiction

licence: unknown

title: Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Requirements by State

type: dataset


body:
**jurisdiction:** Indian Country (federal)

**implementing_agency:** U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

**class_a_training_format:** Online, free, self-paced training with built-in exam via NEIWPCC

**class_b_training_format:** Online, free, self-paced training with built-in exam via NEIWPCC

**class_c_training_format:** Not specified on this page

**epa_online_training_accepted:** yes

**exam_pass_threshold:** 80%

**renewal_interval_years:** Not specified on this page

**state_approved_providers:** no

**regulatory_citation:** 40 CFR Part 280, Subpart J

> For owners and operators of facilities in Indian country, successful completion of this training and exam fulfills your operator training requirements under Subpart J of 40 CFR Part 280.

Source: <https://www.epa.gov/ust/class-a-and-class-b-ust-operator>

class_c_training_format: Not specified on this page

epa_online_training_accepted: yes

jurisdiction: Indian Country (federal)

regulatory_citation: 40 CFR Part 280, Subpart J

renewal_interval_years: Not specified on this page

state_approved_providers: no

title: Indian Country (federal) — Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Requirements by State

type: training-requirement

unverified_fields: class_a_training_format, class_b_training_format, class_c_training_format, epa_online_training_accepted, exam_pass_threshold, implementing_agency, jurisdiction, regulatory_citation, renewal_interval_years, state_approved_providers


body:
**jurisdiction:** Minnesota

**implementing_agency:** Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

**class_a_training_format:** MPCA-approved training providers; online or classroom; must pass exam

**class_b_training_format:** MPCA-approved training providers; online or classroom; must pass exam

**class_c_training_format:** Trained by the facility's Class A or B operator; no exam required

**epa_online_training_accepted:** Not specified on this page

**exam_pass_threshold:** Not specified on this page

**renewal_interval_years:** Not specified on this page

**state_approved_providers:** yes (5 approved providers: Antea Group, Atlas, Fueling Minnesota, PASS Training, R&A Risk Professionals)

**regulatory_citation:** Not specified on this page

> Class A and B operators must pass an exam to demonstrate their knowledge of safe operating and maintenance procedures.

Source: <https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/ust-operator-requirements>

epa_online_training_accepted: Not specified on this page

exam_pass_threshold: Not specified on this page

jurisdiction: Minnesota

regulatory_citation: Not specified on this page

title: Minnesota — Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Requirements by State


body:
**jurisdiction:** Texas

**implementing_agency:** Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

**class_a_training_format:** TCEQ-approved operator training course; online or in-person from approved providers

**class_b_training_format:** TCEQ-approved operator training course; online or in-person from approved providers

**class_c_training_format:** Trained by the facility's designated Class B Operator

**epa_online_training_accepted:** no

**exam_pass_threshold:** Not specified on this page

**renewal_interval_years:** 3

**state_approved_providers:** yes (8 approved courses listed)

**regulatory_citation:** 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 334, Subchapter N

> Class A and Class B operators must complete a TCEQ approved operator training course or process once every 3 years. UST facilities must maintain the training certificates from an approved training provider for Class A & B Operator training.

Source: <https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/registration/pst/ust_training>

epa_online_training_accepted: no

jurisdiction: Texas

state_approved_providers: yes (8 approved courses listed)

title: Texas — Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Requirements by State

unverified_fields: class_a_training_format, class_b_training_format, class_c_training_format, epa_online_training_accepted, exam_pass_threshold, implementing_agency, jurisdiction, regulatory_citation, state_approved_providers