⛽️💥Rusty sumps and cotton-poly tank explosions. Plus, welcome aboard to NJGCA and CGRS! Now GA and CO get updated A/B training. Live A/B coming up in WA and OR.

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Next Oregon Class A/B Live Class May 18

Ben Thomas of UST Training will be providing the next live class of 2018 in Portland, Oregon: tell your friends and sign up today!

Time and Date:
Friday, May 18, 2018
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location:
George Fox University
12753 SW 68th Ave
Portland OR 97223

NJGCA Now Provides Online Class C Training in New Jersey

The New Jersey Gas Station, C-Store and Automotive Association (NJGCA) and UST Training have set up a strategic partnership to provide NJGCA members Class C UST operators with our online Class C UST operator training course.

Check it out!

According to Sal Risalvato, Executive Director, “NJGCA is pleased to sponsor UST Training’s nationally recognized Class C UST Operator Training Course for our members. This course is a simple and effective way to meet the NJDEP training requirements for your Class C Operators (Service Attendants). They will learn about UST Safety, Hazard Awareness and Emergency Response. After the Class has been completed your student will receive a Certificate that he/she completed the class. One more step to follow to be compliance!!”

If your company or organization is in another state and would like to consider linking to our online courses, please send us an email.

CGRS Now Provides Colorado Online Class AB and C Training

Our good friends at CGRS have teamed up with us at UST Training to provide our online Class A/B and C UST operator training to Colorado UST owners and operators. Learn more.

Indian Country Class A/B Live Course May 16 in WA

UST Training is proud to announce a live Indian Country Class A/B UST Operator Training course open to any and all Indian Country UST operators:

Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 8 AM to 3 PM
Great Wolf Lodge
Grand Mound, WA

The class is sponsored by the Tribal Summit Group and is in conjunction with their Membership Meeting the following day May 17.

News blast from the past – tank explosion caused by a spark from static buildup from a polyester suit.

We were digging through the vault and found this November 2000 LUSTline cautionary tale article about the “fire triangle” and a tank explosion caused by a spark from static buildup from a polyester suit. Count on us to help you to have the information you need to prevent disasters like this.

Read the article here.

Why Train All of Your Class C UST Operators Instead of a Few?

Driving home from a training Class A/B UST operator training class the other day, I pulled into a busy convenience store to fill up the car and get a snack inside. As I always do,—because I can’t help it– I looked over the shoulder of the store clerk ringing me up and spied–to my surprise– a brand new EVO 550 by Franklin. Here’s the exchange between us.

Me: Can I ask you a question?

Clerk (hesitantly) Uh, okay.

Me: What do you think of your new tank monitor?

Our Georgia Class A/B UST Operator Training Course Has Been Re-Approved

Hello Georgia UST Operators. Our Class A/B UST Operator Training course, has just been re-approved by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The course needed to be updated to account for the rule changes, which were adopted December 15, 2017. Check it out!

And for a limited time we are offering a discount on all Georgia Class A/B licenses though April 30, 2018. When you check out, add the coupon code GALOVESUST and save 20%.

Our Colorado Class A/B UST Operator Training Course Has Been Re-Approved

Hello Colorado UST Operators. Our Class A/B UST Operator Training course, has just been re-approved by the Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS). The course needed to be updated to account for the 2015 US EPA rule changes. Check it out!

And for a limited time we are offering a discount on all Colorado Class A/B licenses though April 30, 2018. When you check out, add the coupon code COLOVESUST and save 20%.

UST Position Open in Spokane

Longtime inspector and good friend Jason Cocke is moving to another program, so the Washington Department of Ecology is hiring for a new UST inspector in Spokane. Interested? Click here if so.

Upcoming Classes & Events

March 2018

Indian Lands Class A/B UST Operator Training
March 27, 2018
Aberdeen, WA
Private class. Want your own?

April 2018

Alaska Class A/B and C UST Operator Training
Fairbanks April 16-17, 2018
Anchorage April 19-20, 2018
Private classes. Want your own?

May 2018

UST Boot Camp
May 1-4, 2018
Saukville, WI
The UST Boot Camps are designed for County, State, Federal and Tribal Inspectors, UST Owners, Operators, and Compliance Managers. Topics discussed include Leak Detection, Cathodic Protection, Testing and what to look for when performing inspections. This is a three and a half day in-depth course that does qualify for Continuing Education Units
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Advanced UST Inspector Training
Albuquerque, NM
May 8-10, 2018

Indian Lands Class A/B UST Operator Training
May 16, 2018
Great World Lodge, Grand Mound, WA
Open to tribal operators. Register Now

Tribal Summit Membership Meeting
May 17, 2018
Great World Lodge, Grand Mound, WA
Ben will discuss the 2018 deadline for Indian Country UST operators and how to motive operators to comply.

Shoshone Bannock Tribe Class A/B UST Operator Training
Live Online Webinar
May 23, 2018
Private webinar. Want your own?

Oregon/Washington Class A/B UST Operator Training
May 18, 2018
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
George Fox University, 12753 SW 68th Avenue
Portland OR 97223-8305
Register Now

June 2018

Special Free Webinar: Navigating the New EPA UST Rules on Indian Lands: What You Need to Know
Hosted by Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Ben Thomas of UST Training will offer a free one-hour webinar on complying with the new EPA rules on Indian Lands
Time and Date TBD
Click here for Registration

August 2018

8th annual Tribal Lands and Environment Forum (TLEF)
Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, WA
August 13-16, 2018
Register Now

September 2018

26th National Tanks Conference & Expo
The Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY
September 11 – 13, 2018
More Info

October 2018

PEI/NACS Show
Las Vegas
October 7-10, 2018

UST Boot Camp
Saukville, WI
October 23-26, 2018
The UST Boot Camps are designed for County, State, Federal and Tribal Inspectors, UST Owners, Operators, and Compliance Managers. Topics discussed include Leak Detection, Cathodic Protection, Testing and what to look for when performing inspections. This is a three and a half day in-depth course that does qualify for Continuing Education Units
More Info