Md. Code Regs. 26.10.16.05

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

Section 26.10.16.05 - Requirements for Operator Training

A. An owner and an operator of a UST system or a group of UST systems shall ensure each individual designated as Class A operator, Class B operator, and a Class C operator for a regulated substance storage facility is trained in accordance with the requirements of this regulation.

B. An individual designated for more than one operator class shall successfully complete the required training program for each operator class in which the individual is designated.

C. An owner and an operator of a UST system or a group of UST systems shall:

(1) Ensure any training program meets the minimum training requirements of this regulation for each operator class; and

(2) Include an evaluation through testing, a practical demonstration, or another approach approved by the Department.

D. Class A Operators.

(1) An owner and an operator of a UST system or a group of UST systems shall provide a Class A operator training program that meets the requirements in §D(2) and (3) of this regulation.

(2) At a minimum, the training program for a Class A operator provides general knowledge and teaches a Class A operator about the purpose, methods, and functions of:

(a) Spill and overfill prevention;

(b) Release detection;

(c) Corrosion protection;

(d) Emergency response;

(e) Product and equipment compatibility and demonstration of compatibility;

(f) Financial responsibility;

(g) Notification and UST system registration;

(h) The temporary and permanent closure and change-in-service of a UST system;

(i) Reporting, recordkeeping, testing, and inspections;

(j) Environmental and regulatory consequences of releases; and

(k) Training requirements for Class B operators and Class C operators.

(3) At a minimum, the training program evaluates a Class A operator to determine if the individual has the knowledge and skills in accordance with §D(2) of this regulation to:

(a) Make informed decisions regarding regulatory compliance; and

(b) Determine whether appropriate individuals are fulfilling the operation, maintenance, testing, and recordkeeping requirements for UST systems.

E. Class B Operators.

(1) An owner and an operator of a UST system or group of UST systems shall provide a Class B operator training program that meets the requirements in §E(2)-(4) of this regulation.

(2) At a minimum, the training program for a Class B operator covers either:

(a) General requirements that encompass all regulatory requirements and typical equipment used at a regulated substance storage facility; or

(b) Site-specific requirements that address only the regulatory requirements and equipment specific to a regulated substance storage facility for which the Class B operator has been designated.

(3) At a minimum, the training program for a Class B operator teaches the Class B operator about the purpose, methods, and functions of:

(a) Operation and maintenance;

(b) Spill and overfill prevention;

(c) Release detection and related reporting;

(d) Corrosion protection;

(e) Emergency response;

(f) Product and equipment compatibility and demonstration of compatibility;

(g) Reporting, recordkeeping, testing, and inspections;

(h) Environmental and regulatory consequences of releases; and

(i) Training requirements for Class C operators.

(4) At a minimum, the training program evaluates a Class B operator to determine if the individual has the knowledge and skills in accordance with §E(2) and (3) of this regulation to implement applicable UST regulatory requirements in the field on:

(a) The components of a typical UST system; or

(b) The site-specific equipment used at a regulated substance storage facility for which the Class B operator has been designated.

F. Class C Operators.

(1) An owner and an operator of a UST system shall provide a Class C operator training program that meets the requirements in §F(2)-(5) of this regulation and Regulation .07D of this chapter.

(2) A certified Class A operator or a certified Class B operator designated for a regulated substance storage facility shall train each individual designated as a Class C operator for the same regulated substance storage facility.

(3) At a minimum, the training program for a Class C operator teaches the Class C operator to take appropriate action, including notifying appropriate authorities, in response to emergencies or alarms caused by spills, releases, and discharges resulting from the operation of a UST system.

(4) The training program for a Class C operator is specific to a regulated substance storage facility for which the individual has been designated, and the training program is not valid for another regulated substance storage facility.

(5) At a minimum, the training program evaluates a Class C operator to determine if the individual has the knowledge and skills in accordance with §F(3) and (4) of this regulation to take appropriate action, including notifying appropriate authorities, in response to emergencies or alarms caused by spills, releases, and discharges from a UST system.

Md. Code Regs. 26.10.16.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 49:12 Md. R. 642, eff. 6/13/2022