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
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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
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