HAR §11-280.1-242. Requirements for operator training

UST system owners and operators must ensure Class A, Class B, and Class C operators meet the requirements of this section. Any individual designated for more than one operator class must successfully complete the required training program or comparable examination according to the operator classes in which the individual is designated. (1) Class A operators. Each designated Class A operator must either be trained in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B) or pass a comparable examination in accordance with paragraph (5). (A) At a minimum, the training must teach the Class A operators about the purpose, methods, and function of: (i) Spill and overfill prevention; (ii) Release detection; (iii) Corrosion protection; (iv) Emergency response; (v) Product and equipment (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) compatibility and demonstration; Financial responsibility; Notification and permitting; Temporary and permanent closure; Reporting, recordkeeping, testing, and inspections; (x) Environmental and regulatory consequences of releases; and (xi) Training requirements for Class B and Class C operators. (B) At a minimum, the training program must evaluate Class A operators to determine these individuals have the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions regarding compliance and determine 280.1-203 3 5 8 4 §11-280.1-242 { 2) ( 3) whether appropriate individuals are fulfilling the operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements for UST systems in accordance with subparagraph (A) . Class B operators. Each designated Class B operator must either receive training in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B) or pass a comparable examination, in accordance with paragraph (5). (A) At a minimum, the training program for Class B operators must teach the Class B operator about the purpose, methods, and function of: (i) Operation and maintenance, including components of UST systems, materials of UST system components, and methods of release detection and release prevention applied to UST components; (ii) Spill and overfill prevention; (iii) Release detection and related (iv) ( V) (vi) reporting; Corrosion protection; Emergency response; Product and equipment compatibility and demonstration; (vii) Reporting, recordkeeping, testing, and inspections; (viii) Environmental and regulatory consequences of releases; and (ix) Training requirements for Class C operators. (B) At a minimum, the training program must evaluate Class B operators to determine these individuals have the knowledge and skills to implement applicable UST regulatory requirements in the field on the components of typical UST systems in accordance with subparagraph (A). Class C operators. Each designated Class C operator must either: be trained by a Class 280.1-204 3 5 8 4 §11-280.1-242 A or Class B operator in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B); complete a training program in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B); or pass a comparable examination, in accordance with paragraph (5). (A) At a minimum, the training program for the Class C operator must teach the Class C operators to take appropriate actions (including notifying appropriate authorities) in response to emergencies or alarms caused by spills or releases resulting from the operation of the UST system. (B) At a minimum, the training program must evaluate Class C operators to determine these individuals have the knowledge and skills to take appropriate action (including notifying appropriate authorities) in response to emergencies or alarms caused by spills or releases from an underground storage tank system. (4) Training program requirements. Any training program must meet the minimum requirements of this section, must incorporate an evaluation of operator knowledge through written examination, a practical demonstration, or other reasonable testing methods acceptable to the department, and must be approved or administered by the department. An operator training program may consist of in-class or on-line instruction and may include practical exercises. (5) Comparable examination. A comparable examination must, at a minimum, test the knowledge of the Class A, Class B, or Class C operators in accordance with the requirements of paragraph ( 1) , ( 2), or ( 3) , as applicable. The acceptability of a comparable examination to meet the 280.1-205 3 5 8 4 §11-280.1-242 requirements of this section is determined by the department. The department may accept operator training verification from other states if the operator training is deemed by the department to be equivalent to the requirements of this section. (Eff 7/15/18; comp 1/17/20; comp 7/8/21; comp ĉhR212025 ) (Auth: HRS §§3'.l '2't-Y, 342L-32) (Imp: HRS §§342L-3, 3421-32)