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Maine’s Public Comment Period on UST Operator Training Rules
As of December 16, 2010, the State of Maine is allowing for an additional 30 days of public comment on Chapter 693, UST Operator Training.
EPA Requests Comments on Biofuel Compatibility Guidance
EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks intends to issue guidance that would clarify EPA’s underground storage tank (UST) compatibility requirement as it applies to UST
Texas’ Proposed Rules for UST Operator Training
The State of Texas has released proposed rules governing UST operator training. The proposed new Subchapter N requires the training of persons responsible for the
Maine’s Public Hearing on UST Operator Training
We had previously reported a Public Hearing on Maine’s proposed rules governing UST operator training. Well, the State has another upcoming public hearing on October
Tennessee UST Operator Training Program is Active
Tennessee’s UST Operator Training Program is administered by the Environment and Conservation Agency/Board/Commission in the Underground Storage Tanks Division. The State of Tennessee is very
Cal/EPA has released an Alternative Fuels Guidance Document
California EPA has released a Guidance Document covering specific requirements for alternative fuels storage, handling and use in California. The document contains requirements for SWRCB,
EPA Upgrade Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks
The EPA upgrade deadline is January 10th, 2011 for all Gasoline Dispensing Facilities in the United States. The requirements will help reduce gasoline vapors release
Virginia UST Operator Training Regulations to Become Effective September 15, 2010
The State of Virginia has finalized their UST operator training regulations and they are scheduled to become effective September 15, 2010. Here is a link
Web-Based Safety, Environmental, and UST Training
TAIT offers web-based training, including Safety, Environmental, and Petroleum Storage Tanks. We also have the experts to create custom, web-based training to meet any of
California ARB Certifies New AST Phase I EVR System
California Air Resources Board (CARB) has certified the OPW Phase I EVR system for Aboveground Storage Tanks on July 12th, 2010. This starts a 4
Connecticut’s Notice of Intent to Amend UST Regulations
Connecticut These proposed amendments to the Regulations Concerning Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) are in response to the federal Energy Policy Act. The proposed regulations include,
North Dakota’s Proposed UST Operator Training Requirements
North Dakota has proposed amendments to North Dakota Administrative Code Chapter 33-24-08, to include training requirements for UST operators. The public comment period is open
Maine’s Draft Rules on UST Operator Training
Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection has issued a memorandum regarding UST Operator Training. The State has published draft rules (Chapter 693), which are open to
Minnesota’s UST Operator Training Rules
Minnesota’s UST Operator Training Rules went into effect on May 18, 2010. The good news for operators is the deadline has been officially pushed back
New Mexico Legislation Redefining USTs and ASTs
The State of New Mexico has passed House Bill 81, which amends the definition of USTs and ASTs. Previously, the New Mexico Petroleum Storage Tanks
Wyoming Operator Annual Compliance Inspection guidelines
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Storage Tanks has posted their new “Operator’s Annual Inspection Form” per Wyoming Water Quality Rules and Regulations
Tennessee’s Draft UST Operator Training Rules
This is a reminder to owners of UST’s in Tennessee. The State has developed Draft Rules regarding UST Operator Training. Written comments must be received
Pennsylvania Class C UST Operator Instructions
This is a quick reminder to Pennsylvania UST Owners. By June 28, 2010, written instructions must be provided to Class C UST Operators. The purpose
Louisiana UST Operator Training Schedule
On February 20, 2010, the LDEQ UST Operator Training regulations became final. These new UST regulations are summarized in a UST Operator Training Flyer.
UST Operator Training
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 states that EPA, in coordination with states, must develop training guidelines for three distinct classes of UST operators who
New Safety Training Website
TAIT is pleased to offer high quality on-line training that is sensitive to our students’ pocket books and their busy schedules. We have combined our