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License Testing and Training

DEQ will sponsor a class for licenses eligible for continuing education credits February 24, 2010.

  • Installer/Remover Training - February 24th,  8am-2pm, Metcalf Building, Room 111.   
  • Remover Only Training - February 24th, 8am-12pm, Metcalf Building, Room 111. 
  • Compliance Inspector Training - February 24th, 1pm-5pm, Metcalf Building, Room 111.
    *If taking Compliance Inspector training or Remover Only training, you may choose to attend all trainings from 8am-5pm to earn additional CEU's.

According to MT Underground Storage Tank Rules, "a person may not install, close, or inspect an underground storage tank system unless that individual has a valid license issued by the department."

Download Training and Testing Registration Forms Below

You will need Adobe 5.0 or higher to use online input forms properly.  The forms below can be filled out on-line, then printed, signed, notarized and sent to DEQ.  The DEQ will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this class or who need an alternative accessible format of this notice.  If you require an accommodation, please contact Redge Meierhenry at (406) 444-1417; fax (406) 444-1374, or email UST Program

UST Licensing

The department licenses individuals as Installer/Removers, Corrosion Protection Installers, External Leak Detection Installers, Liners, Removers, Compliance Inspectors, State Inspectors, and Oversight Compliance Inspectors. For more information on becoming an inspector, check out the Compliance Inspection page. For application materials and study guides (see below) or contact the department at UST Program or (406) 444-5300. UST licensing training and testing dates are listed below.

Underground Storage Tank License Application Materials

You will need Adobe 5.0 or higher to use these online input forms properly.  The forms below can be filled out on-line, then printed, signed, notarized and sent to the DEQ.

To become a licensed Installer/Remover, an individual must:

  1. Submit a completed application to the Department of Environmental Quality showing that the individual has actively participated in at least three UST system installations and two underground storage tank closures. For requirements specific to Corrosion Protection, External Leak Detection, and Liner installation licenses contact the department.
  2. Submit a permit review fee of $100
  3. Submit three references attesting to the individual’s participation in UST installations and closures
  4. Pass a written exam with 80% or better.

To become a licensed Remover, an individual must:

  1. Submit a completed application to the Department of Environmental Quality showing that the individual has actively participated in at least three underground storage tank closures. Submit a permit review fee of $100
  2. Submit three references attesting to the individual’s participation in UST closures
  3. Pass a written exam with 80% or better.

Continuing Education Training

To maintain a current UST license, a licensee must meet the continuing education units (CEU) outlined in the following table prior to the expiration of their 3-year license period. Half of the required CEUs must be from a department-approved refresher course. The refresher courses are held spring and fall every year.

UST Continuing Education (CEU)

License Type		 Least Number of Approved Courses Least number of CEUs required
Installer/Remover 2 16 hours
Remover 1 4 hours
CP Installer 2 16 hours
External Leak Detection Installer 2 16 hours*
Liner 2 16 hours

* Contact DEQ for alternate requirements for external leak detection installers.

Courses Approved for CEU Credits

ID #

Name

Hours
1 Installer Remover Refresher 8
2 Remover Refresher 4
3 Compliance Inspector Refresher 8
4 Veeder Root UST Monitoring Systems 16
5 Western Fiberglass Inc/Co Flex System Installation 6
6 Solutions for UST/PETCON Inc 24
7 Hazwoper Training 2
8 1/2 Day IR Class 4
9 Red Jacket Training 8
10 Contractors Guide to UST Closures/PETCON Inc 8
11 How to Install UST and Piping/PETCON Inc 8
12 EPA/OUST Web Based Training 8
13 Transportation Tech Center - Tank Car Specialist 4
15 NACE CP Training 8
16 WUCC Corrosions Seminar 8
23 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure 4
24 Petro-Titie Purpora Engineering 8