06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 693, § 6

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 096-693-6 - Training of operators

Each person designated as an operator under Section 5 shall complete the applicable training requirements of this section. A person designated to fulfill more than one operator class shall complete the training requirements for each class for which he or she is designated.

NOTE: Although the minimum training guidelines specified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 6991i (2016) specify three classes of operator, the Department has combined the training requirements for Class A and B operators into a single Class A/B operator training.

A.Class A operators. Class A operators shall complete training as provided in this Section 6(A).

(1) When the facility is an underground oil storage facility, Class A operators shall complete training developed by the Department or complete training approved by the Department and provided by a third party on the following topics:

(a) General knowledge of oil storage tank system requirements and the operational, maintenance, reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 691, §§ 1 through 5, 7 and 11 through 13, including requirements for spill prevention, overfill prevention, release detection and reporting, corrosion protection, inspection, emergency response and product compatibility;

(b) Financial responsibility documentation requirements;

(c) Temporary and permanent closure requirements;

(d) Class B and C operator training requirements; and

(e) Annual facility inspection requirements.

(2) When the facility is an underground hazardous substance storage facility, field constructed underground oil storage facility or airport hydrant system, the facility owner shall develop and implement a written training plan that meets the requirements of 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 695, § 9 and 42 U.S.C. § 6991i (2016) that has been submitted to and approved by the Department.

B.Class B operators. Class B operators shall complete training as provided in Section 6(B).

(1) When the facility is an underground oil storage facility, Class B operators shall complete training developed by the department or complete training approved by the Department and provided by a third party on the following topics:

(a) Operation and maintenance requirements of 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 691, § 1 through 5, 7 and 11 through 13, including requirements for spill prevention, overfill prevention, release detection and reporting, corrosion protection, emergency response, product compatibility and recordkeeping;

(b) Facility components and materials;

(c) Methods of release detection and prevention; and

(d) Class C operator training requirements.

(2) When the facility is an underground hazardous substance storage facility, field constructed underground oil storage facility, or airport hydrant system, the facility owner shall develop and implement a written training plan that meets the requirements of 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 695, § 9 and 42 U.S.C. § 6991i (2007) that has been submitted to and approved by the Department.

C.Class C operators. Class C operators shall be trained by a Maine certified Class A operator or a Maine certified Class B operator using a training checklist provided or approved by the Department.

(1) At a minimum, Class C operators at underground oil storage facilities must receive training on the following topics:

(a) Recognizing and responding to evidence of a possible leak as defined in 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 691, §12;

(b) The spill reporting and recordkeeping requirements under 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 691, §12; and

(c) Underground oil storage facility, field constructed underground oil storage facility, or airport hydrant system facility safety as applicable.

(2) At a minimum, Class C operators at underground hazardous substance storage facilities must receive training on the following topics:

(a) Recognizing and responding to evidence of a possible leak as defined in 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 695, § 10;

(b) The spill reporting and recordkeeping requirements under 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 695, § 10; and

(c) Underground hazardous substance storage facility safety.

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