On July 1, 2008 a revision to the UST rule became effective which
required, beginning August 8,
2012, all individuals who operate and maintain UST systems, as well as
on-site personnel who are responsible for addressing emergencies presented
by spills or releases from Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), to receive training
based upon their duties and level of responsibility for USTs. In order to adopt the new federal regulations,
WV Legislative Rule 33CSR30
("the Rule") was updated to incorporate the federal regulations and
became effective on June 1, 2018.
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It is the responsibility of owners/operators
to ensure that their personnel are trained as a Class A/B operator by a WVDEP
approved vendor. Previously, WVDEP did not allow for the Class A/B
operator to train the Class C operator.
However, with the adoption of the new federal regulations, beginning
October 13, 2018, the Class A/B operator may train their Class C operators
subject to the requirements in 40CFR280, Subpart J. Personnel may still take a Class C operator
training course approved by WVDEP in lieu of being trained by their Class
A/B. Approved training vendors are
listed below.
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The WV DEP will continue to review and approve
UST Operator Training Programs and provide updated information on approved
vendors and guidance for the Operator Training Program. Here is a link to the operator training
course application which will need to be submitted to WVDEP along with your
course materials for WVDEP review and approval. Here is a link to the Frequently
Asked Questions on Operator Training for more information about the requirements
for Operator Training. Please continue to visit our website for additional
information. If you require additional information, please contact Ruth M. Porter, Tanks Program manager.
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APPROVED OPERATOR TRAINING VENDORS
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| Class A and B Operator Training Courses |
Practical American Safety Solutions
Raymond Rees, Vice President
866-735-0201 |
Petroleum Testers, LLC
Robert F. Lucht
800-376-4091 |
UST training
Ben Thomas
866-301-8265 |
Antea Group/API
Ben Hansen
888-951-3456 |
Petcon, Inc.
Alex E. Ralston, III
800-852-8374 |
Hitachi Consulting
Dana Mooney
301-354-8518 |
First Energy/Allegheny Power
Corey Giles
724-626-5108 |
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| Class C Operator Training Courses |
Practical American Safety Solutions
Raymond Rees, Vice President
866-735-0201 |
UST training
Ben Thomas
866-301-8265 |
Antea Group
Angela Dunn
888-951-3456 |
Kevin Allen
Sam's East/Wal-mart Stores
Internal training only |
Potomac Hudson Engineering
Robert Moore
301-907-9078 |
OMEGA
Traci Nelson
304-343-5500 |
First Energy/Allegheny Power
Corey Giles
724-626-5108 |
Tait Environmental Services, Inc.
Andy Tait
972-680-5120 |
Greg Conley
Kroger Limited Partnership
540-561-3332 |
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