Md. Code Regs. 26.10.06.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.10.06.04 - Certification Renewal Requirements

A. To renew a certification for a UST system technician, a heating oil technician, or a UST system remover, an individual shall:

(1) At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current certification, submit a complete application in accordance with Regulation .03 of this chapter; and

(2) Meet the following experience requirements:

(a) Attend and complete a UST system course approved by the Department within the last 2 years; and

(b) Have direct involvement in a minimum of six separate UST system installation, repair, upgrade, or closure events.

B. To renew a certification for a UST system inspector, an individual shall:

(1) At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current certification, submit a complete application in accordance with Regulation .03 of this chapter; and

(2) Meet the following experience requirements:

(a) Attend and complete the following courses within the last 2 years:

(i) At least one Department approved training program for compliance inspections of UST systems; and

(ii) An inspector orientation course or workshop provided by the Department; and

(b) Perform UST system inspections at a minimum of 10 regulated substance storage facilities within the last 2 years.

C. An individual shall renew a certification in accordance with Regulation .02 of this chapter if the individual fails to:

(1) Submit a complete application at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the current certification; or

(2) Demonstrate compliance with the experience requirements in §A(2) or B(2) of this regulation.

D. An individual may elect to renew a certification in accordance with Regulation .02 of this chapter.

E. If an individual is required to renew a UST system inspector certification in accordance with §C of this regulation or elects to renew a UST system inspector certification in accordance with Regulation .02 of this chapter, the individual is not required to meet the experience requirement in Regulation .02D(2)(a) of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 26.10.06.04

Regulation .04 amended effective January 16, 2006 (33:1 Md. R. 39)
Regulation .04A amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 25)
Regulation .04 amended effective 42:25 Md. R. 1547, eff.12/21/2015; adopted effective 49:12 Md. R. 642, eff. 6/13/2022