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:
 MDEQ examination
 MDEQ approved training courses
UST Compliance Manager Training
Kevin Henderson Consulting LLC
Contact Kevin Henderson
kevin4824@comcast.net
(Mobile) 601-825-1985
PETCON, Inc.
Contact Alex Ralston
petconinc@comcast.net
Toll-free number: 1.800.852.8374
MDEQ UST Compliance Workshop
In-house training recognized by MDEQ
Any tank owner can create an in-house training program for UST Compliance Managers. The in-house training must meet the minimum requirements as specified in the Mississippi Underground Storage Tank Regulations effective August 25, 2011 AND the course must be pre-approved by MDEQ. Please submit a written request and a copy of the in-house training to Lynn Chambers, MDEQ, P.O. Box 2261, Jackson, MS 39225-2261, e-mail: Lynn_Chambers@deq.state.ms.us
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
UST Compliance Managers must ensure that the UST Operation Clerks can:
- locate all emergency shutoffs and the emergency phone numbers list
- understand how to operate all emergency shutoffs, fire extinguishers, spill kits, and tank monitor alarms and warnings
- respond to an emergency and alarms
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
UST Compliance Manager Presentation
Retraining
MDEQ does not require retraining or continuing education for UST Compliance Managers or 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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