Sec. 26.10.16.05. Certification Programs

A. The Department shall:

(1) Establish and make available the minimum requirements for any certification programs;

(2) Review and approve certification programs for Class A, B, and C operators; and

(3) Make available a list of approved certification programs.

B. A person implementing a certification program shall:

(1) Provide operator training in accordance with:

(a) The minimum requirements established by the Department;

(b) The requirements of this chapter; and

(c) A Department-approved certification program;

(2) Obtain in writing from the Department approval for a change to an approved program;

(3) For a Class A and a Class B operator, provide a dated certificate to an operator that has successfully completed a program;

(4) Maintain the following records:

(a) Date and location of training;

(b) Names of trainers providing services to the program;

(c) Names of trainees in attendance;

(d) Names of trainees certified as Class A, B, or C operators; and

(e) A copy of the dated certificate identified in §B(3) of this regulation;

(5) Make records available upon request by the Department or its certified inspectors; and

(6) Allow the Department to audit an operator training certification program.

C. Reciprocity.

(1) The Department may allow a Class A or a Class B operator certification from another state to satisfy the requirements of this chapter.

(2) The individual requesting reciprocity shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that the operator certification requirements and the UST regulations where the individual is presently certified are at least as stringent as COMAR 26.10.02-.11.