5-Hour UMR and AMR Recertification Courses

This 5-Hour UMR and AMR Recertification course meets the three year training requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) for Underground/Aboveground Storage Tank Removal (UMR/AMR). Students will learn how to safely close underground and aboveground storage tank sites. Students will also learn best practices for ensuring environmental health during removal, disposal, and cleaning processes.

Topics to be Covered: UMR/AMR Safety Review; Changes to Storage Tank Regulations (DEP and EPA); Pre-Closure Planning; Closure Notification; Health and Safety Plan Development; Inert and Purge Procedures; Meter Monitoring Requirements; Confined Spaces and General Requirements; Hot Work General Requirements; Tank Lifting Best Practices; Recycling and Waste Handling Guidelines; Excavation Safety; Soil/Water Sampling Process; Post Site Assessments; Closure Reports; Federal UST/AST Program Updates