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Florida UST Operator Training Course Descriptions

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Class A/B UST Operator inspecting UST spill buckets

Our Florida Class A/B UST Operator Training Course is designed to train and certify Florida Class A and B Underground Storage Tank Operators. This self-paced course allows the student to start and pause the training during its delivery. The course utilizes videos, visual aids and audio commentary to facilitate the efficient and comprehensive learning of the subject matter required to meet Florida state regulations for a UST Class A or B Operator. 

At the end of the training, a 30-question exam will be administered. The training course has been approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), as a means of gaining Class A and B Operator Certification. The training has been updated with the latest Florida UST regulations.

Class C Operator

We have also developed a Florida Class C UST Operator Training Course designed to provide the initial Class C UST training needed to know how to recognize and respond to problems, alarms, fuel delivery, suspected releases, and spills at UST facilities.  The training of the Florida Class C UST operator is the responsibility of the Florida Class B UST operator.  

Our training includes a method to create-specific UST procedures that the Florida Class B UST operator can utilize to provide site-specific training to the Florida Class C UST Operator.

Florida UST Operator Classifications

Florida UST owners must identify and designate at least one named individual for each class of operator – Class A, Class B, and Class C for each in-service underground storage tank system facility. Class B operators must provide training or ensure that Class C operators are trained in site-specific emergency response procedures for a facility. A description of Florida UST operators is provided below (click the tabs):

Person(s) having primary responsibility for on-site operation and maintenance of UST systems (owner or operator of a UST facility). The Florida Class A UST operator is typically the owner or manager of a UST facility having primary responsibility for on-site operation and maintenance of UST systems. 

The Florida Class A UST operator has responsibility for providing the appropriate resources and staff to maintain compliance with Florida and federal UST regulations.

The Florida Class B UST operator has responsibility for implementing the day-to-day, site-specific requirements including maintenance, operation, and record keeping at the UST facility. The Florida Class B UST operator also has responsibility for training the Florida Class C UST operators.

The Florida Class C UST operator is the first responder to emergencies at the UST facility. At a typical convenience store, the Class C UST operator will often be the clerk or attendant at the gas station.  At an industrial facility, the Class C UST operator could be a facility employee that works in the vicinity of the USTs.  

The Class C UST operator must understand how to recognize alarms or emergency conditions, how to respond to alarms or spills, and how to call the Florida Class A or Class B UST operators and appropriate responders in case of an emergency or fuel spill.

Florida UST Operator References

Here are some helpful references for Florida UST Class A and Class B operators. Click the tab for more information.

Florida DEP has a website to assist Florida UST operators with storage tank registration. This includes an online system to:

  • Make payments;
  • Print placards; and 
  • Update facility information.

If you have questions, the Florida DEP has developed a website of FAQs for Florida UST operators.

The Florida has a forms and reference guidelines website that Florida Class A/B UST operators should utilize. Some of the most used forms are listed below:

On October 13, 2015, USEPA finalized the first significant changes to the the federal UST regulations since 1988. Florid DEP published General Reminders for Regulated UST Owners/Operators to assist Florida UST operators.

The most significant revisions to the UST regulations are listed below.

  • UST system compatibility demonstration;
  • Monthly UST walkthrough inspections;
  • Annual UST walkthrough inspections;
  • Tri-Annual UST spill container and UST containment sump testing;
  • Annual UST overfill prevention equipment inspections;
  • Annual UST release detection equipment testing; and, but not limited to,
  • Emergency Generator UST System and Airport Hydrant UST Requirements.
Effective June 25, 2023, Florida DEP has finalized a new Florida Discharge Report Form.

If you have questions, you may contact the Florida DEP by email ([email protected]) or phone at (850) 245-8839.

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