Md. Code Regs. 26.10.16.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.10.16.01 - Scope

A. This chapter applies to an owner and an operator of a UST system or group of UST systems located at a regulated substance storage facility.

B. This chapter establishes the Class A operator, the Class B operator, and the Class C operator classifications, and the required knowledge, duties, skills, training requirements, and certification requirements for each operator classification.

C. This chapter:

(1) Does not apply to an owner and an operator of a UST system that stores only heating oil for consumptive use;

(2) Does not alter the definition of an operator set forth in COMAR 26.10.01.02B;

(3) Does not apply to an individual defined as an operator under COMAR 26.10.01.02B, unless an owner and an operator of a UST system or group of UST systems located at a regulated substance storage facility designates that individual to serve as the Class A operator, the Class B operator, or the Class C operator for the UST system or group of UST systems at the regulated substance storage facility;

(4) Does not relieve an owner and an operator of a UST system of the duty to comply with the legal responsibilities under:

(a) 40 CFR Part 280 ;

(b) Environment Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(c) Environment Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(d) COMAR 26.10.01-26.10.12; and

(5) Does not alter or transfer the legal responsibilities for, between, or among an owner and an operator of a UST system under:

(a) 40 CFR Part 280 ;

(b) Environment Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(c) Environment Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(d) COMAR 26.10.01-26.10.12.

Md. Code Regs. 26.10.16.01

Regulation .01 adopted effective 49:12 Md. R. 642, eff. 6/13/2022