NAC459.99396. Underground storage tanks: Training programs for Class A operators and Class B operators.

     1. The owner or operator of an underground storage tank shall, not later than 30 days after designating a person as a Class A operator or Class B operator, ensure that the person:

     (a) Completes a training program that is conducted by an independent company or organization and that has been approved by the Division;

     (b) Completes a training program that is conducted by his or her employer and that has been approved by the Division; or

     (c) Provides proof satisfactory to the Division that the person:

          (1) Has satisfied the requisite training requirements for a Class A operator or Class B operator, as applicable, in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia; and

          (2) Is in good standing with the regulatory body of the state or territory in which the Class A operator or Class B operator received his or her training.

     2. A training program for a Class A operator conducted pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation, instruction on:

     (a) The general operation and maintenance of an underground storage tank which is sufficient to enable the Class A operator to make informed decisions regarding the operation and maintenance of an underground storage tank and to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations;

     (b) The applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing the operation and maintenance of an underground storage tank with respect to:

          (1) The prevention of spills or overfilling;

          (2) The detection of a release or suspected release;

          (3) Protection against corrosion;

          (4) Product compatibility;

          (5) The documentation of financial responsibility;

          (6) Registration and notification;

          (7) Recordkeeping;

          (8) The temporary or permanent closure of an underground storage tank; and

          (9) The procedure for responding to and reporting a release, suspected release or other emergency; and

     (c) The requirements for operator training.

     3. A training program for a Class B operator conducted pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation, instruction on:

     (a) The operation and maintenance of an underground storage tank which is specific to the type of underground storage tank for which the Class B operator is responsible;

     (b) The prevention of spills or overfilling;

     (c) The detection of a release or suspected release;

     (d) Protection against corrosion;

     (e) Product compatibility;

     (f) Recordkeeping;

     (g) The procedure for responding to and reporting a release or other emergency; and

     (h) The procedure to shut down an underground storage tank in the event of a release or other emergency.

     4. The owner or operator of an underground storage tank shall, for each person who is designated by the owner or operator as a Class A operator or Class B operator, maintain a record of the completion of training required pursuant to this section. Records maintained pursuant to this subsection must be made available to the Division upon request.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R052-11, 5-30-2012, eff. 8-8-2012)