TN Tank School is a training opportunity originally developed for a live classroom setting. TN Tank School is designed to improve tank owners and/or operators knowledge and compliance with the underground storage tank rules, how to maintain regulatory compliance, prepare tank owners and/or operators for future compliance inspections, and provide information about any upcoming new regulatory requirements. The class covers UST systems equipment, operations, testing requirements, record keeping, and other specific requirements. Attendance may be voluntary, or a requirement to address operational compliance violations from an enforcement action. All attendees who complete the entire class receive a Certificate of Attendance. Any attendee who completes the entire class and scores a 70 or higher on the final exam will be given a Certificate of Operator Training which is recognized by the Division for having completed the requirements for a certified Class A and Class B Operator.
In May of 2020, the Division developed an online ‘Virtual’ TN Tank School opportunity in response to the TN COVID19 mandates limiting in-person classroom instruction. To date, the Division has complete five virtual tank school classes. The virtual class includes:
- A pre-test emailed to the attendee to be completed and submitted prior to the day of class,
- A full-day class presentation by Division inspectors (in-class discussions and questions are encouraged),
- A final post-test, and
- A post-test review and a brief 2018/2021 TN UST New Rules Update presentation is available at the end of the class.
The new virtual Tank School class evaluations and feedback have reflected positive comments and reviews regarding the technology requirements, registration and testing procedures, and the overall class instruction and discussions.
The Division welcomes any opportunity to educate and provide outreach to tank owners and/or operators. Division staff is always available to assist tank owners and operators to obtain and maintain operational compliance. The 2021 schedule for the Virtual TN Tank School class is: February 3, 2021; April 7, 2021; June 2, 2021; August 4, 2021; October 6, 2021; December 1, 2021. The class schedule can also be accessed on the Division’s website.