Md. Code Regs. 26.10.16.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.10.16.06 - Training Programs

A. The Department shall:

(1) Review and approve training programs for Class A operators, Class B operators, and Class C operators; and

(2) Make available a list of approved training programs.

B. The Department may not approve a training program if:

(1) A person intending to implement a training program has demonstrated a history of noncompliance with the requirements of COMAR 26.10;

(2) The training program does not meet the minimum requirements established in Regulation .05 of this chapter;

(3) Department-required changes to training materials are not made; or

(4) The person implementing the training program has not demonstrated a process to keep records in accordance with this regulation.

C. A person implementing a training program shall:

(1) Obtain approval for a training program in writing from the Department by;

(a) Ensuring the training program meets the minimum requirements established in Regulation .05 of this chapter;

(b) Ensuring the certification requirements in Regulation .07A and B of this chapter are met;

(c) Submitting training program materials, including a program outline, presentation materials, and testing materials to the Department for review;

(d) Making any changes required by the Department; and

(e) Demonstrating that the recordkeeping requirements of this regulation will be met;

(2) Provide operator training in accordance with a Department-approved training program;

(3) Obtain approval for a change to an approved training program in writing from the Department;

(4) Provide a dated certificate to each trainee that successfully completes a training program;

(5) Maintain the following training records:

(a) Date and location of training;

(b) Names of trainers providing training;

(c) Names of trainees in attendance;

(d) Names of trainees certified as Class A operators, Class B operators, and Class C operators; and

(e) A copy of the dated certificate required in §C(4) of this regulation;

(6) Make records available upon request by the Department or a UST system inspector certified under COMAR 26.10.06; and

(7) Allow the Department to audit a training program.

D. Reauthorization of Currently Approved Training Programs.

(1) Upon the effectiveness of a new or revised regulation under this chapter or COMAR 26.10.01-26.10.12, the Department shall provide notice to a person implementing a currently approved training program that the person is required to update an approved training program.

(2) Upon receiving notice from the Department, a person shall revise a currently approved training program and submit the revised training program materials to the Department for approval.

(3) A person may not implement an updated training program that has not been approved by the Department.

Md. Code Regs. 26.10.16.06

Regulation .06 adopted effective 49:12 Md. R. 642, eff. 6/13/2022