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Major LOL.

Sometimes folks don’t think before acting. Here’s a great example. A state UST agency sent out a bulletin to remind UST operators to fill in, print and post emergency spill response signage.

This busy UST operator just posted the instructions to create the sign, not the sign itself.

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Attention Class A/B UST operators. Are you ready for the 2018 deadline?

The 2015 EPA rule changes are a bit hard to explain at first because the implementation date depends in part in which state your UST system is located and whether that state approved by EPA to fully run their own program. The Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) recently provided this simple summary of what’s due when for these states. Thanks PEI!

IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE FOR 2015 UST REQUIREMENTS IN NON-SPA STATES
There is some confusion among members regarding the implementation time frames for states without program approval (non-SPA states) to comply with EPA’s UST requirements. In particular, members and the regulated community want to understand when UST owners in non-SPA states will be required to conduct the first test or inspection of the following:

UST Training recently learned that Costco Wholesale was highlighted for UST compliance excellence in the recent issue of LUSTLine (Bulletin 80, June 2016). The gist of the article is that you can have both profit and environmental compliance: one does not preclude the other. The head of the Colorado UST program, Mahesh Albuquerque wrote a great overview how Costco goes above and beyond what’s required, including staffed fueling islands, continuous leak testing, spill kits, state of the art equipment and extensive maintenance and service.

Possibly the coolest UST training idea ever: a portable UST equipment educational trailer. Talk about state-of-the-art UST operator training!

Vicky Flowers, Oneida Environmental Specialist and Mike Arce – Oneida Compliance Assistance Inspector. They are here at the Moccasin Trail Center to provide out reach on Underground Storage Tank Systems. Check out their Compliance Assistance Program

Big news for the Lone Star State! UST Training is now approved for Class A/B UST Operator Training in Texas. The TCEQ recently approved our course which we are proud to offer online. Check it out.

“Being the first in the industry to provide Class A/B training back in 2003, I’m very happy to be finally offering our courses to Texas UST operators” says company president Ben Thomas. “We’ve been offering high quality, interactive training for years and we are excited to bring to Texas our years of expertise and practical advice.”

UST Training just added a number of new Tank Savvy Minute videos on YouTube.

New video clips include topics on suction piping, RP 900, new Federal UST rules, and Class A/B UST operator training. Check them out!