02-658-4 Me. Code R. § 12

Current through 2024-44, October 30, 2024

Section 658-4-12 - Self-Service Dispensing Station

4.12.1Application for Licensure

To qualify for a self-service dispensing station license, the applicant must:

4.12.1.1 Submit a completed application on a form provided by the Board that is signed by the owner of the dispensing station equipment as set forth in 4.12.2.1;

4.12.1.2 Submit a completed Affidavit as set forth in Section 4.12.2; and

4.12.1.3 Submit any fees required by Chapter 10 of the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

4.12.2Signature of Owner and Affidavit of Training Required

4.12.2.1 The self-service dispensing station license application must be signed by the owner of the dispensing station equipment.

4.12.2.2 The application must include a completed Affidavit on a form provided by the Board and signed by the gas supplier's technician, indicating that the on-site limited operator of the self-service dispensing station has been trained as required by 32 M.R.S. §18142(2)(B) to be the limited operator of the facility.

4.12.2.3 The limited operator training must be conducted by and the Affidavit signed by a licensed technician with the Delivery or Plant Operator authority.

4.12.3On-Site Limited Operator Required

Each self-service dispensing station must employ an on-site limited operator who is responsible for training on-site self-service dispensing station operators. The training documentation required will include the Propane Gas Association of New England's dispensing station operator's manual and the National Propane Gas Association Video entitled "Dispensing Propane Safely" or equivalent materials approved by the Board. A record of this training for all operators must be maintained on-site at all times and be available for inspection.

The gas supplier must provide refresher training to the limited operator prior to each license renewal. The training must be documented and signed by the gas supplier indicating that the on-site operator of the self-service dispensing station has been trained. A copy of the training record must be submitted at time of license renewal and a copy must remain on site with the dispensing station license.

4.12.4Trained Operator on Duty Required -Self Service Dispensing Station

A self-service dispensing station must have at least one trained operator on duty while the station is open for business. The operator's primary functions shall be to supervise, observe, and control the dispensing of propane and natural gas while said products are actually being dispensed. The trained operator on duty shall not be under the age of 18 years old.

4.12.5Responsibilities of Operator on Duty- Self Service Dispensing Station

It shall be the responsibility of the operator on duty to:

4.12.5.1 Prevent the dispensing of propane or natural gas into portable containers;

4.12.5.2 Prevent the use of hose nozzle valve latch-open devices that are not recommended by the valve manufacturer;

4.12.5.3 Control sources of ignition; and

4.12.5.4 Immediately activate emergency procedures pertaining to the site.

4.12.6Change of Operator

When a change of operator occurs, a change of operator application must be submitted on a form provided by the Board and signed by the gas supplier indicating that the onsite operator of the self-service dispensing station has been trained as required by 32 M.R.S. §18142(2)(B) to be the operator of the facility.

02-658 C.M.R. ch. 4, § 12