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Title: Underground Storage Tank (UST) Contractor/Supervisor Certificate
Alternate Title: UST (Underground Storage Tank) Contractor/Supervisor Certificate
Description: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Subject: Storage Tanks
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:18:09 PM
Modification Date: 7/3/2024 4:26:09 PM
Agency Name: Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota
Agency URL: https://www.pca.state.mn.us
Agency Description: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is responsible for administering environmental permitting, compliance/enforcement, remediation and outreach programs to help Minnesota protect its environment.
Agency Phone: 651-296-6300
800-657-3864
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.pca.state.mn.us
Agency Address:
520 Lafayette Rd. N.

St. Paul
MN 55155

Unit Name: Underground storage tanks contractor certification
Unit URL:
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): jeffery.brandon@state.mn.us
Unit URL:
Audience: Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:

Review

Underground storage tanks

     Online UST operator exam

     UST operator requirements

     Contractor certification and training

 


Rules: 7105

Statutes: 116.491

Forms:

Contractor certification and training

Certification application

To apply or renew your contractor certification, fill out the application, notarize it, and send the applicable documents along with a $50 application fee to the MPCA. See the application form for details.

Contractor Certification Initial / Upgrade / Renewal Application (t-u4-10)

Supervisor Certification Initial / Upgrade / Renewal Application (t-u4-12)

How to become a certified underground storage tank supervisor and contractor in Minnesota (t-u4-00)

Certification types

Supervisor
An MPCA-certified supervisor provides on-site supervision and direction for a storage tank project. Supervisor certification is effective for four years after which the individual must attend renewal training every four years. To be certified, supervisors must provide:

  • Copy of diploma from Riverland Community College
  • List of five projects (four project minimum per discipline) within the past four years with an MPCA-certified supervisor

Contractor
A certified contractor oversees all work and works in accordance with applicable codes. An MPCA-certified contractor can install, repair, or remove underground storage tanks. Contractor certification is effective for two years. To be certified, contractors must provide:

  • Proof of liability insurance coverage, bonding, or liquid company assets
  • Project history for three most recent UST jobs
  • List of employees that are MPCA-certified to perform/supervise UST projects
  • If applicable, a list of companies that will be subcontracted

Fees:




Period of Issuance:

Contractor, 2 years

Supervisor, 4 years


Length of Determination: Approximately two weeks from receipt of all required materials and fees.
Other Info:
Activity: Underground Storage Tanks
Tanks
Storage
License Detail URL:

Underground storage tanks

Online services

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)


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