State UST Operator Training Regulation 

Chapter 567-135.4(6) Iowa Administrative Rules

State Deadline

December 31, 2011

Frequency of Training 

When a facility is found to be out of compliance, the department may require the owner and operator to retrain the designated UST system Class A, B, or C operator.

Timing of Class C Training 

Class C operator is trained prior to assuming unsupervised responsibility for responding to emergencies at UST system facilities. Requirements of Class C Training A Class C operator is an on-site employee who typically controls or monitors the dispensing or sale of regulated substances and is the first to respond to events indicating emergency conditions. A Class C operator must be present at the facility at all times during normal operating hours. A Class C operator monitors product transfer operations to ensure that spills and overfills do not occur. The Class C operator must know how to properly respond to spills, overfills and alarms when they do occur. In the event of a spill, overfill or alarm, a Class C operator shall notify the Class A and Class B operators, as well as the department and appropriate local emergency authorities as required by rule. To be certified as a Class C operator, an individual must complete a department-approved training course as this course is.

Course Description

This course provides the Class C UST Operator an overview of the training needed to respond to emergency conditions at underground storage tank (UST) facilities. Our Class C Operator Course and Certification provides training on the following:

• Introduction to a generic UST facility including the major fuel system components and emergency equipment
• The roles and responsibilities of the Class A, B and C Operators.
• Site-specific emergency procedures development
• Emergency contact procedures
• Safety awareness for employees and customers
• Overfill prevention
• Monitoring of the UST facility
• Fire safety and introduction to fire extinguishers
• Alarm panel recognition and response procedures
• Fuel spill containment and cleanup

At the end of the course, a 10 question exam is administered and you will be required to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to be certified. When you pass the exam, you will be able to download your certificate of completion from the student log-in page.