Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator Training
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Reciprocity – Connecticut NO LONGER accepts Operator Training Certifications from training programs and exams approved in states other than Connecticut for:
- Retraining required due to non-compliance
- Retraining or refresher after the Operator's initial certification
- Initial certifications on or after March 10, 2014.
Refresher Training/Retraining – ANY Connecticut-approved Operator Training OR Refresher Training will satisfy the requirement for refresher training required at least every 2 years following the initial training as well as the requirement for retraining due to non-compliance.
- All Connecticut-approved Training and Refresher Training programs are listed in the Approved Courses and Exams for Class A and Class B Operators table below.
- All Operator Training information must be submitted to DEEP using EZFile (https://filings.deep.ct.gov/)
- Please be aware that failure to comply with the Operator Training Requirements may result in enforcement action which may include Red-tagging (shutting down) the facility until it is in compliance.
Operator training is required by the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the UST Regulations. Effective August 8, 2012, all UST owners/operators must designate at least one certified Class A, B, and C Operator for each underground storage facility. Class A and B Operators can be certified through an approved exam and/or training program with exam. Class C Operators can be certified through training provided by the certified Class B Operator, at the same underground storage facility.
The Class A Operator has primary statutory and regulatory responsibility to operate and maintain the underground storage tank system. The Class A Operator's responsibilities include managing resources and personnel, such as establishing work assignments, to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Class B Operator implements applicable underground storage tank regulatory requirements in the field. This individual implements the day-to-day aspects of operating, maintaining, and recordkeeping for underground storage tanks at one or more facilities.
The Class C Operator is an employee and is, generally, the first line of response to events indicating emergency conditions. This individual is responsible for responding to alarms or other indications of emergencies caused by spills or releases from underground storage tank systems. This individual notifies the Class B or Class A operator and appropriate emergency responders when necessary. Not all employees of the facility are necessarily Class C operators.
Table of Approved Courses and Exams for Class A, Class B and Class C Operators
|
Program Name
|
Operator Class
|
Type of Training
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Contact Information
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| AnteaTM Group
Class A/B UST Operator Training and Certification Program
|
Class A/B
|
Online Training and Open Book Exam
|
https://ustoperator.anteagroup.com |
|
ECS/Eclipse |
Class A/B |
Online Training and Exam |
https://atceclipse.atcassociates.com/training.html |
|
Fuss & O'Neill
Underground Storage Tank Facility Class A and Class B Operator Training and Exam
|
Class A
Class B
|
Classroom Training and Exam
|
Fuss & O'Neill
Ethan Washburn
Email: ethan.washburn@fando.com
Office: 860-783-4678
|
| Fuss & O'Neill UST Class A/B Operator Refresher Training and Exam |
Class A/B
Refresher
|
Classroom Training and Exam | |
|
Atlas Environmental Class A and Class B Operator Training |
Class A
Class B Refresher
|
Classroom and/or Site Training and Exam |
Atlas Environmental |
|
UST Training |
Class A
Class B
|
Online Training |
UST Training |
| PASS Connecticut Class A/B Operator Training |
Class A/B
|
Online and/or Classroom Training and Exam | |
|
Williams & Company Consulting, Inc.
Connecticut Class A/B Online Operator Training
|
Class A/B
|
Online Training and Exam | |
| The Hertz Corporation Class A/B Online Operator Training Program |
Class A/B
|
Online Training followed by Webinar | Note: Training is for The Hertz Corporation Personnel |
| ECATTS/Envicomply Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Course for Connecticut Class A/B Operators |
Class A/B
|
Classroom Training and Exam | www.ecatts.com |
Training and Refresher Training Program Approval
Training and refresher training programs are being reviewed for approval. If you would like to submit a program for approval, please complete the applicable Class A, B, or C Operator Training or Refresher Training Course Criteria checklist indicating that the training program addresses all the UST operation and maintenance and emergency response requirements in the amendments to the UST regulations, RCSA Section 22a-449(d)-108(b). Also, complete the trainer or course provider's qualification section. At a minimum, the trainer or course provider should be certified in the Class of Operator for which the course is being submitted for approval.
Operator Training and Refresher Training Course Criteria Checklists
Submit the checklist along with the training program by e-mail to the Operator Training Coordinator or mail to:
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance
Storage Tank & PCB Enforcement Unit
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding UST Operator Training Certification
Content Last Updated August 2025