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Alaska Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2017) |
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Title 18. Environmental Conservation. |
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Chapter 18.78. Underground Storage Tanks. |
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Article 18.78.1. Underground Storage Tanks. |
Section 18.78.008. Operator training.
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(a) Unless a UST has been permanently closed under 18 AAC 78.085, each operator of the UST shall successfully complete training that is appropriate under this section to the level of responsibility that the operator has. (b) Each facility must have a designated Class A operator, Class B operator, and Class C operator. The Class A operator and Class B operator may be the same individual, if the individual successfully completes the training for each operator classification. Each Class A operator and Class B operator shall be designated in writing to the department. Each Class C operator shall be designated by the Class A operator or Class B operator in writing, and the written designation shall be maintained on site. (c) Except as provided in (i) of this section, an individual having the primary responsibility for onsite operation and maintenance of the UST must successfully complete training as a Class A operator. A Class A operator is not required to be on site. A Class A operator must have a general knowledge of the UST system requirements so as to ensure compliance with operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements of this chapter. A Class A operator who is responsible for more than one facility must receive training on each UST system present at each facility for which the operator is responsible. A Class A operator must successfully complete training in each of the following areas: (1) spill and overfill prevention; (2) release detection; (3) corrosion protection; (4) emergency response; (5) product compatibility with systems and equipment used at the facility; (6) financial responsibility requirements and documentation; (7) reporting and recordkeeping requirements; (8) notification requirements; (9) release and suspected release reporting; (10) temporary out-of-service requirements and temporary and permanent closure requirements; (11) operator training requirements. (d) Except as provided in (i) of this section, an individual having daily onsite responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the UST must successfully complete training as a Class B operator. A Class B operator is not required to be on site at all times. A Class B operator must be trained in systems and equipment specific to the facility for which the operator is responsible. A Class B operator must successfully complete training in each of the following areas: (1) components of the UST system; (2) materials used in the construction of the UST system; (3) the methods of release detection and release prevention used on the UST system; (4) operation, maintenance, and inspection requirements of the UST system in accordance with this chapter, including (A) spill and overfill prevention; (B) release detection; and (C) corrosion protection; (5) emergency response; (6) product compatibility with systems and equipment used at the facility; (7) release and suspected release reporting; (8) reporting and recordkeeping requirements; (9) operator training requirements. (e) An individual having any daily onsite responsibility for addressing an emergency presented by a spill or release from the UST must successfully complete training as a Class C operator. A Class C operator must successfully complete training on site-specific emergency response procedures and equipment, emergency shutoff systems, contact information, types of alarms, how to respond to an alarm and how to read alarm panels if installed. (f) An individual required to receive training as a Class A operator may obtain classroom training, or training delivered over the Internet, if that program provides training and evaluation of operator knowledge in the areas listed in (c)(1) - (11) of this section, and provides a certificate of successful completion of the training. The department will maintain a list of classroom and Internet-delivered training programs that provide training and evaluation of operator knowledge in the areas listed in (c)(1) - (11) of this section and a certificate of successful completion of the training. The certificate of successful completion must be kept at the facility for the duration of employment plus five years and be available for inspection. The Class A operator must ensure that the department receives, no later than 30 days after the operator completes the training, a copy of the certificate of successful completion. (g) An individual required to receive training as a Class B operator may obtain classroom training, or training delivered over the Internet, if that program provides training and evaluation of operator knowledge in the areas listed in (d)(1) - (9) of this section, and provides a certificate of successful completion of the training. The department will maintain a list of classroom and Internet-delivered training programs that provide training and evaluation of operator knowledge in the areas listed in (d)(1) - (9) of this section and a certificate of successful completion of the training. The certificate of successful completion must be kept at the facility for the duration of employment plus five years and be available for inspection. The Class B operator must ensure that the department receives, no later than 30 days after the operator completes the training, a copy of the certificate of successful completion. (h) An individual required to receive training as a Class C operator may obtain training from a facility's Class A or Class B operator, or training delivered over the Internet, if that program provides training in the areas listed in (e) of this section. If the Class C operator receives training from a facility's Class A or Class B operator, the Class A or Class B operator must keep at the facility a list, in checklist form, of the subjects presented and successfully completed. The checklist must include the signatures of the trainer and Class C operator, and must identify the date of training. If the Class C operator receives training delivered over the Internet, the Class A or Class B operator must keep at the facility a certificate, from the training provider, of successful completion of the training. Records must be kept at the facility for the duration of employment plus three years and be available for inspection. The department will maintain a list of Intenet-delivered training programs that provide training in the areas listed in (e) of this section and a certificate of successful completion of the training. (i) A Class A or Class B operator must successfully complete operator training in accordance with this section no later than 30 days after being assigned to the position, except that (1) an individual assigned to the position before July 25, 2012 must successfully complete the training before January 1, 2013; (2) an individual is not required to successfully complete that training if the individual demonstrates, to the department's satisfaction, that the individual previously successfully completed (A) training in accordance with this section for the operator classification for which the individual is now designated, or an examination that evaluates operator knowledge of areas listed in (c)(1) - (11) of this section or (d)(1) - (9) of this section, as appropriate for the operator classification for which the individual is now designated; or (B) training or an examination in another state, if the department determines that the training or examination evaluates operator knowledge of areas listed in (c)(1) - (11) of this section or (d)(1) - (9) of this section, as appropriate for the operator classification for which the individual is now designated; the department will require additional training as necessary for the operator to comply with requirements of this chapter that are specific to this state. (j) A class C operator must successfully complete training before the individual is assigned to the position, except that an individual assigned to the position before July 25, 2012 must successfully complete the training before January 1, 2013. (k) The department will require a Class A or Class B operator to repeat training no later than 30 days after the earlier of the date that the department determines a UST for which the operator is responsible to be out of compliance with this chapter or the date on which the UST failed a third-party inspection under 18 AAC 78.017. A Class C operator must repeat training annually. If a UST undergoes an upgrade or improvement, the department will require a Class A, Class B, or Class C operator to successfully complete refresher training in each area that pertains to the new equipment, as appropriate to the classification of the operator. (l) A facility shall post, in an area easily accessible to a Class C operator, and next to the alarm panel if any is installed, emergency response procedures and emergency contact information in case of an alarm or release.
Authorities
46.03.020;46.03.365