R311-207-9. Consultants Hired by Third Parties

(1) A certified PST consultant hired by a third party under Subsection 19-6-409(2)(e) must: (a) have an approved Petroleum Storage Tank Fund Statement of Qualification in accordance with Subsection R311-207-3(3); and (b) charge labor rates in accordance with Section R311-207-7. (2) To ensure compliance with Subsection 19-6-409(4)(a)(ii), one consultant shall be designated by all known third parties claiming injury or damage from a release. (a) the designation shall be made in writing to the director. (3) For the claimant to be eligible to receive payments from the Fund under Subsection 19-6-409(2)(e): (a) work plans and budgets must be pre-approved by the director in accordance with Subsection R311-207-3(10); (b) the consultant must comply with Sections R311-207-4 and R311-207-5; and (c) requests for reimbursement from the Fund shall be made in accordance with Subsections R311-207-3(8) and R311-207-3(9).