UST Compliance Managers and UST Operation Clerks – Operator Training
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Mississippi Underground Storage Tank Regulations effective August 25, 2011 require that every UST facility shall have a designated and trained UST Compliance Manager and that every manned UST facility shall have a designated and trained UST Operations Clerk on duty at any time petroleum fuel is dispensed. These regulations were enacted to prevent releases and ensure effective responses occur when releases do occur to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of present and future generations of Mississippians. All facilities must have trained UST Compliance Managers and UST Operation Clerks by August 8, 2012.
Options for training for UST Compliance Managers
UST Compliance Managers must successful complete any one of the MDEQ approved training programs. Approved training include:
UST Operator Training Brochure
 MDEQ UST Compliance Manager Seminars with an examination
The MDEQ is only offering the UST Compliance Manager Seminars through July 31, 2012. After that date, another form of the UST Compliance Manager certification must be completed
April 24, 2012 – Hinds Community College
Raymond Campus
T.H. Kendall, III Ag Complex - McKenzie Arena
1320 Seven Springs Road, Raymond, MS
May 2, 2012 – Lake Terrace Convention Center
One Convention Center Plaza, Hattiesburg, MS
May 10, 2012 – Landers Center
(formerly Desoto Civic Center)
4560 Venture Drive, Southaven, MS
May 17, 2012 – MS Gulf Coast Community College
JD Campus – Fine Arts Auditorium
2226 Switzer Road, Gulfport, MS
May 22, 2012 – Copiah Lincoln Community College
Natchez Campus – W.L Nelson Multi-Purpose Building
11 Co Lin Circle, Natchez, MS
May 31, 2012 – Meridian Community College
Health Center 240
910 Highway 19 N, Meridian, MS
June 14, 2012 – Mississippi State University
Bost Conference Center – Bost Theatre
190 Bost Drive, Mississippi State, MS
June 26, 2012 – Delta State University
Recital Hall – McPherson Stage
1003 W Sunflower Road, Cleveland, MS
July 10, 2012 - Link Centre
Reception Hall
1800 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS
July 31, 2012 - Hinds Community College
Raymond Campus
T.H. Kendall, III Ag Complex - McKenzie Arena
1320 Seven Springs Road, Raymond, MS
Please contact (601) 961-5282 to register for any of these seminars
 MDEQ examination
MDEQ approved training courses
MDEQ UST Compliance Workshop
Starting August 2012, a person seeking UST Compliance Manager Certification can attend a regularly scheduled MDEQ UST Compliance Workshop. Please note the MDEQ UST Compliance Workshops are held typically four times per year. Contact (601) 961-5117 to find out the next available workshop.
In-house training recognized by MDEQ
Reciprocity with another state as long as the owner has at least one (1) active facility in that state
Options for Training for UST Operations Clerks
UST Operations Clerks (Class C Operator) must receive training by the designated UST Compliance Manager or a MDEQ approved training course. The training must provide instruction to properly respond to emergencies involving the operation of the UST system that pose an immediate danger or threat to the public or the environment and properly respond to alarms caused by spills, leaks or releases from an UST system.
Trained by the designated UST Compliance Manager
MDEQ Approved Training Courses
When must training be completed:
August 8, 2012 for existing underground storage tank facilities
After August 8, 2012 for new facilities and new UST Compliance Managers and UST Operation Clerks
Documentation
An UST Operations Clerk Training Log must be maintained at the UST facility along with an Emergency Contact List and Emergency Response Procedures prominently posted at the facility
Each UST Compliance Manager must complete a UST Compliance Manager Registration form. A copy of the completed form shall be submitted to MDEQ and maintained by the registered tank owner.
Retraining
MDEQ does not require retraining or continuing education for UST Compliance Managers of UST Operation Clerks unless a facility does not meet significant operational compliance requirements. If a facility does not meet significant operations requirements, the tank owner will be required to ensure the UST Compliance Manager is retrained within 6 months or a new UST Compliance Manager must be selected for the facility.
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