Section 146-C:18 - Operator Training Program Requirements An operator training program may be provided by the department, approved by the department pursuant to paragraph I or paragraph III, or deemed approved pursuant to paragraph II, to meet the requirements of this section. The department may charge a fee to cover expenses for operator training that are not paid by federal grants.
I. An operator training program shall be approved in writing by the department. The department shall approve a program if after submittal of the training curriculum and instructor's qualification to the department for review, the department finds that it meets the following minimum requirements: (a) Class A operator training shall include: (1) Familiarization with applicable state statutes and rules as they specifically apply to facility registration and permitting, financial responsibility documentation requirements, spill prevention, overfill prevention, release detection, corrosion protection, emergency response, product compatibility, notification requirements, release and suspected release reporting, temporary and permanent closure requirements, and operator training.(2) Certification that the operator has passed an appropriately administered and evaluated test demonstrating such knowledge.(3) After the initial training, at least biennial retraining.(b) Class B operator training shall include: (1) Familiarization with the implementation of applicable statutes and regulations.(2) Familiarization with components of underground storage facilities, material of underground storage facility components, methods of underground storage facility release detection and release prevention, underground storage facility spill prevention, overfill prevention, release detection, corrosion protection, emergency response, product compatibility, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and class C operator requirements.(3) Familiarization with conducting and documenting monthly maintenance inspections pursuant to RSA 146-C:19 and yearly maintenance inspections as applicable. (4) Certification that the operator has passed an appropriately administered and evaluated test demonstrating such knowledge.(5) After the initial training, at least biennial retraining.(c) Class C operator training shall include: (1) Familiarization with taking the appropriate action pursuant to operator response guidelines in responding to emergencies and alarms.(2) Familiarization with the facility layout.(3) Familiarization with reading alarm enunciation panels.(4) Certification of understanding signed by the operator and trainer.(5) After the initial training, at least biennial retraining.II. The following operator training programs shall be deemed approved by the department: (a) For class A operator training, current certification as an underground storage facility operator by the International Code Council.(b) For class B operator training, current certification as an underground storage facility system installer or retrofitter by the International Code Council.(c) For class C operator training, training to take appropriate action pursuant to the posted operator response guidelines in responding to emergencies and alarms, a physical tour of the facility, and training in reading the alarm enunciation panel by the designated trained class A or B operator at the facility; provided that, after the initial training, there is at least biennial retraining or refresher training.III. The department may approve operator training programs conducted or approved by other states as meeting New Hampshire requirements.IV. Nothing in this section shall prohibit or prevent a class A, B, or C operator from training additional facility employees to assist with the class C operator's responsibilities for responding to alarms, emergencies presented by spills or releases, and other problems associated with the operation of the facility. 2010, 102:2, eff. May 26, 2010.