Sec. 26.10.16.06. Certification

A. Except for certification received under §C of this regulation, successful completion of training for a Class A or a Class B operator shall include:

(1) Attendance of 100 percent during the certification program; and

(2) A score of 80 percent or better on a written competency test of the information presented.

B. Except for certification received under §C of this regulation, successful completion of training for a Class C operator shall include:

(1) Attendance of 100 percent during the certification program;

(2) A score of 80 percent or better on a written competency test of the information presented;

(3) Demonstrating to a Class A or a Class B operator of the facility an understanding of the written instructions required by Regulation .03B(3) of this chapter; and

(4) Written verification from the Class A or the Class B operator of compliance with §B(3) of this regulation that shall be maintained with the Class C operator's certificate and the owner's records.

C. An operator serving at only one regulated substance storage facility may participate in an operator certification program conducted on-site at the operator's facility by completing training that shall include:

(1) For a Class A operator, demonstrating to the trainer:

(a) Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for an UST system;

(b) Competence in the knowledge, duties, and skills described in Regulation .04B of this chapter;

(c) Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and testing requirements for the UST system equipment at the facility; and

(d) The ability to make informed decisions on regulatory compliance for an UST system;

(2) For a Class B operator, demonstrating to the trainer:

(a) Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for an UST system;

(b) Competence in the knowledge, duties, and skills described in Regulation .04C of this chapter; and

(c) Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and testing requirements for an UST system at the facility, including:

(i) Ancillary equipment and components;

(ii) Construction materials; and

(iii) Release prevention and detection methods; and

(3) For a Class C operator, demonstrating to the trainer:

(a) Competence in the knowledge, duties, and skills described in Regulation .04D of this chapter; and

(b) An understanding of the written instructions required by Regulation .03B(3) of this chapter.

D. A certified Class A or Class B operator for a regulated substance storage facility may train and certify a Class C operator for that facility without approval by the Department by meeting the following requirements:

(1) The training meets the minimum requirements established by the Department for a Class C operator;

(2) The successful completion of the training requires a Class C operator to meet the requirements of §C(3) of this regulation; and

(3) Upon successful completion, the Class A or the Class B operator provides a dated certificate to the Class C operator and the owner for that facility.