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Attendee Registration is Open! 26th National Tanks Conference & Exposition

Attendee registration is now open for the 26th National Tanks Conference & Exposition.

The NTC will be held September 11-13, 2018, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Pre-conference workshops are scheduled for September 10.

Ben Thomas of UST Training will offering a UST operator training workshop plus another speaking session, plus will have a booth there. Ben has been attending, organizing or presenting at this conference since 1996 (where he gave a talk about why state UST agencies should great web pages) and it’s really the premier national venue for UST professionals.

UST Training is returning to the South Pacific for Live Training Courses

Ben Thomas is ready to head back to the Pacific Islands of Guam and Saipan in early June to lead 5 all day Class A/B training courses. We enjoyed uncovering this article describing his previous training classes there. You can read it here.

New Employee Engagement App from our Friends at Coggno


As a Class A/B UST operator, how can you not only train your Class C operators, but change their behavior so they don’t miss a big problem? Is traditional training enough?

Imagine in this video that the office printer is a malfunctioning tank gauge. Imagine you thinking something wasn’t right.

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20 years later and another deadline for EPA regulations

We found this old article about “new” EPA regulations back in 1998 as we’ve been updating all of our courses to new current EPA regulations. How times have changed. Check it out here.

Lease Our New Class C Course

  • Want a price break on online Class C UST operator Training?

  • Have your own Learning Management System?

  • Need to integrate all of your employee training in-house?

With the release of the latest version of our online Class C UST Operator Training course, we want to remind our middle and large size customers that you can lease our course directly and run it on your company intranet. Chances are if your company runs and hosts a Learning Management System or LMS, you can save considerable time, money and resources through our lease option.

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

Aloha Hawai’i UST Operators. Our Class A/B UST Operator Training course has just been re-approved by the Department of Health (DOH). The course needed to be updated to account for the rule changes, which go into effect this summer.  Check it out!

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

Or just really want a live class? Ben Thomas of UST Training has a one-day only live class in Honolulu August 1, 2018. Learn more.

A Good Read About the History of the UST Program

Check out this lengthy but well-researched article about the life of the (leaking) underground storage tank program:

CHARLTON’S ‘DIRTY LITTLE SECRET’: The Long Haul for Clean Water

Lots of Live Classes in 2018

We’ve been super busy this spring gearing up to provide live classroom training throughout the Pacific and Western states. Plus we’re attending a number of cool UST conferences this year.

Interested in attending? Sign up below, And feel free to share this schedule with UST professionals who might benefit from these live classes and events.

Indian Country

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

Indian Country Class  A/B UST Operator Training
Spokane, WA
August 17, 2018
Private class. Want your own?

Guam/CNMI

Guam Class A/B UST Operator Training
Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, Tuman Bay, Guam
June 7, 8 ,13, and 14, 2018
9 AM to 4 PM each day
Register Now!

CNMI Class A/B UST Operator Training
Kanoa Resort, Saipan, CNMI
June 11, 2018
9 AM to 4 PM
Register Now! Limited Seating

Hawaii

NISTM 2018 Hawaii Storage Tank Conference
Manoa Grand Ballroom, Honolulu, HI
July 31, 2018
Register Now
Ben will be presenting and have a booth. Stop by and say hi.

Hawai’i Class A/B UST Operator Training LIVE
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
1956 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815
August 1, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM
Register Now!

National

26th National Tanks Conference & Expo
The Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY
September 10 – 13, 2018
Ben will be part of a session about UST Training and Field Constructed Tanks/Airport Hydrant Systems.
And he’ll be leading a 2-hour workshop the day Monday the day before. Stay tuned for details.
Plus he’ll be at Booth #33 at the Expo. Stop by and say hi!
Registration Now Open!

Someone needs operator training

Here’s a story about why UST operator training is important. And a lesson on how not to dispose of unwanted fuel in Georgia.

Arrest made in recent diesel spill

30-Day Walkthrough UST Inspection Forms Now Available

Starting October 13 of this year, many states will now require for the first time an ongoing 30-day walkthrough inspection. And the remaining states either already require the periodic inspection or will make it mandatory shortly.  And like with many things in the UST world, each state has a slightly different form to document proof that the inspection was completed. So if you’re UST operator in many states, where do you get all those forms?

In order to help Class A/B UST operators nationwide, we’ve created a list of all states with 30 Day Walkthrough Inspection Forms. Follow this link, find your state, and download the form or forms you need. The first thing you’ll notice is that lots of state forms aren’t there. Yet. If your state is not on the list, stop by for updates as we will be adding forms as they become available. In case we missed one, and if you know of another state form out there, please let us know and we’ll update our list.

Upcoming Classes & Events

 

June 2018

Guam Class A/B UST Operator Training
Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, Tuman Bay, Guam
June 7, 8 ,13, and 14, 2018
9 AM to 4 PM each day
Register Now!

CNMI Class A/B UST Operator Training
Kanoa Resort, Saipan, CNMI
June 11, 2018
9 AM to 4 PM
Register Now! Limited Seating

Webinar: Navigating the New EPA UST Rules on Indian Country: What You Need to Know
Hosted by the Tribal Summit Group
Ben Thomas of UST Training will offer a free one-hour webinar on complying with the new EPA rules on Indian Country
June 21, 2018
11 AM – 12 PM
Click here for Registration

July 2018

NISTM 2018 Hawaii Storage Tank Conference
Manoa Grand Ballroom, Honolulu, HI
July 31, 2018
Register Now
Ben will be presenting and have a booth. Stop by and say hi.

August 2018

Hawai’i Class A/B UST Operator Training LIVE
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
1956 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815
August 1, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM
Register Now

8th Annual Tribal Lands and Environment Forum (TLEF)
Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, WA
August 13-16, 2018
Ben will conduct a session on Conducting Effective Compliance Assistance Inspections (8 AM t0 12 PM, August 14) and Getting Ready for the October 13, 2018 Deadline (8:30 – 10 AM, August 15)
Register Now

Indian Country Class  A/B UST Operator Training
Spokane, WA
August 17, 2018
Private class. Want your own?

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

September 2018

26th National Tanks Conference & Expo
The Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY
September 10 – 13, 2018
Ben will be part of a session about UST Training and Field Constructed Tanks/Airport Hydrant Systems.
And he’ll be leading a 2-hour workshop the day Monday the day before. Stay tuned for details.
Plus he’ll be at Booth #33 at the Expo. Stop by and say hi!
Registration Now Open!

October 2018

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

Advanced UST Inspector Training
Albuquerque, NM
October 23-25, 2018
Private Class

UST Boot Camp
Saukville, WI
October 30 – November 2, 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 qualifies for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
More Info

ADVANCED UST Boot Camp
Saukville, WI
November 13-14, 2018
You survived the UST Boot Camp or you’ve been inspecting UST’s for years, BUT there is always more to learn or something new!
More Info

 

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