Section R. 29.2177 - Requirements for operator trainingRule 77. Section 280.242 is added as adopted from the July 15, 2015, EPA-UST rules as follows:
Section 280.242 Requirements for operator training. UST system owners and operators shall ensure class A, class B, and class C operators meet the requirements of this section. Any individual designated for more than 1 operator class shall successfully complete the required training program or comparable examination according to the operator class in which the individual is designated.
(a) Class A operators. Each designated class A operator shall either be trained in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section or pass a comparable examination in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. (1) At a minimum, the training program for the class A operator shall provide general knowledge of the requirements in this paragraph (a). At a minimum, the training shall teach the class A operators, as applicable, about the purpose, methods, and function of all of the following: (i) Spill and overfill prevention.(iii) Corrosion protection.(v) Product and equipment compatibility and demonstration.(vi) Financial responsibility.(vii) Notification and storage tank registration.(viii) Temporary and permanent closure.(ix) Related reporting, recordkeeping, testing, and inspections.(x) Environmental and regulatory consequences of releases.(xi) Training requirements for class B and class C operators.(2) At a minimum, the training program shall evaluate class A operators to determine that these individuals have the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions regarding compliance and determine whether appropriate individuals are fulfilling the operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements for UST systems in accordance with subdivision (a)(1) of this section.(b) Class B operators. Each designated class B operator shall either receive training in accordance with subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section or pass a comparable examination, in accordance with subsection (e) of this section. (1) At a minimum, the training program for the class B operator shall cover either: general requirements that encompass all regulatory requirements and typical equipment used at UST facilities; or, site-specific requirements that address only the regulatory requirements and equipment specific to the facility. At a minimum, the training program for class B operators shall teach the class B operator, as applicable, about the purpose, methods, and function of all of the following: (i) Operation and maintenance.(ii) Spill and overfill prevention.(iii) Release detection and related reporting.(iv) Corrosion protection.(vi) Product and equipment compatibility and demonstration.(vii) Reporting, recordkeeping, testing, and inspections.(viii) Environmental and regulatory consequences of releases.(ix) Training requirements for class C operators.(2) At a minimum, the training program shall 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 UST systems or, as applicable, site-specific equipment used at an UST facility in accordance with subdivision (b)(1) of this section.(c) Class C operators. Each designated class C operator shall either be trained by a class A or class B operator in accordance with subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section; complete a training program in accordance with subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section; or pass a comparable examination, in accordance with subsection (e) of this section. (1) At a minimum, the training program for the class C operator shall 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 system.(2) At a minimum, the training program shall evaluate class C operators to determine if 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 UST system.(d) Training program. Any training program shall meet the minimum requirements of this section and include an evaluation through testing, a practical demonstration, or another approach acceptable to the implementing agency. The implementing agency shall approve training programs and the evaluation that can be administered by a third-party and do not exceed a 4-hour time period, including evaluation.(e) Comparable examination. A comparable examination shall, at a minimum, test the knowledge of the class A, class B, or class C operators in accordance with the requirements of subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section, as applicable. Class A and B operators with a current certificate shall seek training or recertification by an approved testing authority no more than 5 years from the certificates original issue date.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.2177
2018 MR 21, Eff. 11/14/2018