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
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
- any new designated UST Compliance Manager must be trained within 30 days of assuming UST system compliance responsibilities
- any new UST Operations Clerk must be trained before assuming UST clerk responsibilities such as operation of the dispensers
Documentation
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.
|