UST Operator Training - TPCA Class A and Class B Course

TCEQ Approved UST A/B Operator Training A/B Facility Operator Training Course is Specific to the TCEQ's Regulations for Texas Includes 8 Lessons Instant TPCA Certificate of Completion Bulk Corporate Pricing Available

Course Description:

Welcome to the Texas Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (TPCA) Class A and Class B UST Facility Operator Training Course. This course introduces the student to the safe operation of underground storage tank (UST) systems in compliance with state and federal regulations. Students will learn how to both satisfy state and federal training requirements for operating USTs and training Class C employees. Most importantly, students will learn how to avoid and minimize the releases of gasoline, diesel, and other fuel products, and the environmental harm caused by leaks.

Topics Included:

• Administrative requirements
• Release detection
• Release reporting
• Investigation, and confirmation steps
• Initial release response and abatement, and NAPL removal
• TCEQ corrective action, waste management, and soil and groundwater cleanup
• Spill/overfill protection
• Corrosion protection
• Installation and technical standards for USTs
• Financial assurance

Final Exam and Passing Score:

All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to move to the next lesson. To receive the certificate of completion, the final must be completed with a minimum score of 70%.

UST Regulations News:

Proposal Revises Underground Storage Tank Regulations

EPA is proposing revisions to strengthen the 1988 federal underground storage tank (UST) regulations by increasing emphasis on properly operating and maintaining UST equipment. These revisions will help improve prevention and detection of UST releases, which are one of the leading sources of groundwater contamination. The revisions will also help ensure all USTs in the United States, including those in Indian Country, meet the same minimum standards. This is the first time EPA is proposing significant revisions to the federal UST regulations since they were first promulgated in 1988.

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UST Performance Measures

EPA collects data from states and territories regarding UST performance measures. This data includes information such as the number of active and closed tanks, releases reported, cleanups initiated and completed, facilities in compliance with UST requirements, and inspections. The reports below provide data in table format for all states, territories, and Indian country for the reporting period indicated.

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