{
  "name": "Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Requirements by State",
  "description": "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.",
  "url": "https://referencesource.org/ust-operator-training-requirements/",
  "licence": "unknown",
  "last_verified": "2026-08-15",
  "stale_after": "2027-08-15",
  "sources": [
    "https://www.epa.gov/ust/class-a-and-class-b-ust-operator",
    "https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/ust-operator-requirements",
    "https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/registration/pst/ust_training"
  ],
  "records": [
    {
      "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",
      "id": "indian-country-federal",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/ust-operator-training-requirements/indian-country-federal/",
      "source": "https://www.epa.gov/ust/class-a-and-class-b-ust-operator",
      "source_quote": "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."
    },
    {
      "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",
      "id": "minnesota",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/ust-operator-training-requirements/minnesota/",
      "source": "https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/ust-operator-requirements",
      "source_quote": "Class A and B operators must pass an exam to demonstrate their knowledge of safe operating and maintenance procedures."
    },
    {
      "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",
      "id": "texas",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/ust-operator-training-requirements/texas/",
      "source": "https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/registration/pst/ust_training",
      "source_quote": "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.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "renewal_interval_years"
      ]
    }
  ]
}