Section 18 A AC 78.365 - Requirements for operator training(a)General requirements. The owner or operator of a UST shall ensure that Class A, Class B, and Class C operators meet the requirements of this section. Any individual designated for more than one operator class must successfully complete the required training program or comparable examination according to the operator class in which the individual is designated.(b)Class A operators. Each designated Class A operator must be trained in accordance with (1) and (2) of this subsection, pass a comparable examination in accordance with (f) of this section, or have received comparable training from another state in accordance with (g) of this section. A Class A operator must have a genera! knowledge of the UST system requirements so as to ensure compliance with operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements of this chapter. A Class A operator who is responsible for more than one facility must receive training on each UST system present at each facility for which the operator is responsible. At a minimum the training program must (1) teach the Class A operators, as applicable, about the purpose, methods, and function of (A) spill and overfill prevention;(C) corrosion protection;(E) product compatibility with systems and equipment used at the facility;(F) financial responsibility requirements and documentation;(G) reporting, recordkeeping, testing, and inspection requirements;(H) notification and registration requirements; (I) release and suspected release reporting;(J) temporary out-of-service requirements and temporary and permanent closure requirements; and(K) operator training requirements; and(2) evaluate Class A operators to determine (A) that these individuals have the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions regarding compliance; and(B) whether appropriate individuals are fulfilling the operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements for USTs in accordance with (1) of this subsection.(c)Class B operators. Each designated Class B operator must be trained in accordance with (1) and (2) of this subsection, pass a comparable examination in accordance with (f) of this section, or have received comparable training from another state in accordance with (g) of this section. A Class B operator must be trained in systems and equipment specific to the facility for which the operator is responsible. At a minimum the training program must (1) teach the Class B operator, as applicable, about the purpose, methods, and function of (A) components of the UST system;(B) materials used in the construction of the UST system;(C) the methods of release detection and release prevention used on the UST system;(D) operation, maintenance, and inspection requirements of the UST system in accordance with this chapter, including (i) spill and overfill prevention;(ii) release detection; and(iii) corrosion protection;(F) product compatibility with systems and equipment used at the facility;(G) release and suspected release reporting;(H) reporting, recordkeeping, testing, and inspection requirements; and(I) operator training requirements; and(2) evaluate Class B operators to determine that these individuals have the knowledge and skills to implement applicable UST regulatory requirements in the field on the components of typical USTs or, as applicable, site-specific equipment used at a UST facility in accordance with (1) of this subsection.(d)Class C operators. Each designated Class C operator must be trained by a Class A or Class B operator in accordance with (1) and (2) of this subsection, complete a training program in accordance with (1) and (2) of this subsection, or pass a comparable examination in accordance with (f) of this section. A Class C operator must successfully complete training on site-specific emergency response procedures and equipment, emergency shut off systems, contact information, types of alarms, how to respond to an alarm, and how to read alarm panels if installed. At a minimum, the training program must (1) teach the Class C operators to take appropriate actions, including notifying appropriate authorities, in response to emergencies or alarms caused by spills or releases resulting from the operation of the UST; and(2) evaluate Class C operators to determine that these individuals have the knowledge and skills to take appropriate action, including notifying appropriate authorities, in response to emergencies or alarms caused by spills or releases from an underground storage tank system.(e)Training program. A training program must meet the minimum requirements of this section, must include an evaluation through testing, a practical demonstration, or another approach acceptable to the department, and must provide the operators a certificate of successful completion of the training. The department will maintain a list of classroom and Internet-delivered training programs that provide training and evaluation of operator knowledge in the required areas.(f)Comparable examination. A comparable examination must, at a minimum, test the knowledge of the Class A, Class B, or Class C operators in accordance with the requirements of (b), (c), or (d) of this section, as applicable.(g)Comparable training. Comparable training from another state must, at minimum, evaluate operator knowledge of areas listed in (b)(1)(A) - (K) or (c)(1)(A) - (I) of this section, as appropriate for the operator classification for which the individual is now designated. The department will require additional training as necessary for the operator to comply with requirements of this chapter.Eff. 9/27/2018,Register 227, October 2018Authority:AS 46.03.020
AS 46.03.365