Facility Operator Course (Class A, B, C Operators) – Virtual Course
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 signed into law on August 8, 2005 requires owners of UST facilities to designate and identify by written list individuals to serve as Class A, B and C operator (s) for each facility. This one-day course specifically addresses the requirements for proper training of Class A, B and C Operators per the guidance provided by the EPA.
Class A: Personnel primarily responsible for overall decisions and management involving the operation and maintenance of underground storage tank (UST) systems (i.e. owners and store managers)
Class B: Staff member(s) with daily on-site supervisory responsibility for the operation and maintenance of underground storage tank systems (i.e. facility managers)
Class C: On-site employee(s) present daily responding with emergencies caused by UST spill or release as well as conducting routine inspections at the site.
Course Topics:
Approved by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), District of Columbia (District Department of the Environment (DDOE), and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Please note: This course is being taught live by an instructor, but virtually.
To avoid cancelling courses, and to better protect both students and instructors during the current spike in COVID infections, we’ve transition the Facility Operator Course from in-person to virtual.
Please see below for more details on the how the virtual course will be presented.
To receive a Certificate of Successful Completion from NPTI, you must:
More details and instructions will be emailed in the days leading up to the course.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.
NPTI courses begin at 8:00 am (Eastern Time) and conclude at 4:30 pm (Eastern Time). Some course schedules may vary based on content. There is a lunch break from approximately 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm and various breaks throughout the day. Note: Lunch is not provided. Refer to the Student Guide document for more information.
