Sec. 26.10.06.09. Terms and Renewal of Certification

A. Certification under this chapter is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.

B. To renew a technician or a remover certification, an applicant shall:

(1) Retest according to COMAR 26.10.06.02 and .03; or

(2) Submit all of the following 30 days before the certification expiration date:

(a) Proof of attendance, within the last 2 years, in a Department-approved underground storage system course;

(b) Verifiable proof, which shall include the facility identification number or other appropriate facility identification, of performing repairs, upgrades, installations, or closures at six UST sites within the last 2 years; and

(c) A completed application form.

C. To renew an inspector certification, an applicant shall:

(1) Retest according to COMAR 26.10.06.04; or

(2) Submit all of the following 30 days before the certification expiration date:

(a) Proof of attendance within the last 2 years of the following:

(i) A minimum of one Department approved training program for compliance inspections of underground storage systems; and

(ii) A Department approved third party inspection update seminar;

(b) Verifiable proof, which shall include the facility identification number or other appropriate facility identification, of performing inspections at 10 UST sites; and

(c) A completed renewal application form.