Q. Who needs an Arkansas UST license?: A. Any contracting company or testing company which engages in the business of performing underground storage tank work and any individual who will supervise a job site at all critical junctures or who performs tightness testing on any UST system (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 12, Chapter 5, Sec. 4a&b and Chapter 6, Sec. 4a&b).
Q. How do you apply for a UST Contractor or Company Tester License?: A. File an application provided by the Department which includes securing a Surety Bond in the amount of $25,000 and certifying that at least one managerial representative is familiar with and understands the provisions of Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 12 and must stipulate that on any and all jobs involving UST work a licensed individual will exercise responsible supervisory control over the work and will be physically present on site at all critical junctures and during any testing procedure. (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 12, Chapter 5 or Chapter 6)
Q. What is required for an Arkansas UST Individual License?: A. An applicant must be at least eighteen years of age and file an application provided by the Department. He/she must meet the experience requirements, pass the written examination and certify that he/she is in good standing with all licensing authorities by whom licensing is required and has not had a license or certificate suspended or revoked (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 12, (Chapter 5).
Q. What is required for an Arkansas UST Individual Tester License?: A. An applicant must be at least eighteen years of age and file an application provided by the Department. He/she must meet the experience requirements of Chapter 6, pass the written examination and certify that he/she is in good standing with all licensing authorities by whom licensing is required and has not had a license or certificate suspended or revoked. The applicant must provide the Department with certification from the manufacturer of the test method to be used that the applicant has received training , been examined, and satisfactorily shown proficiency in the use of the chosen testing method. He/she must also provide the Department with certification by the manufacturer of the testing method that it will meet the federal performance standard as stated in 40 CFR 280.43(c) (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 12 Chapter 6).
Q. What are the license costs?: A. See the Licensing Fees List (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 12, Chapters 5 & 6)
Q. What if I have a UST license in another state?: A. Arkansas does not have reciprocity. Applicant may provide copies of any licenses he/she currently holds but must pass the licensing exam which pertains to Arkansas and federal laws and regulations. (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 12, Chapters 5 & 6)
Q. When will the UST exam be given? Where?: A. The exam is given monthly at the Department of Environmental Quality located at 5301 Northshore Drive, RST Conference Room, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The exam begins at 9:00 a.m., on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month. Click here for exam dates.
Q. What is needed to renew my license?: A. Approximately 30 days prior to the expiration date of the license, a renewal form will be sent to the licensee. The information on the form should be verified and it should be returned with the appropriate certificates of continuing education and/or re-certification of the chosen testing method/s, and the appropriate renewal fees. Individuals must also complete the job experience record sheet which is provided. It is the duty and responsibility of the licensee to renew the license on a timely basis whether or not an application form has been received from the Department. Licenses which are not renewed within two months after the expiration date of the license will be considered lapsed and invalid. (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 12, Chapter 5, Sec. 12 or Chapter 6, Sec. 11)
Q. When can I get my sixteen hours of Department-approved continuing education?: A. Contact the Licensing Coordinator for a list of approved providers and schedule of classes.