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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 20. ENVIRONMENT |
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Chapter 20-65. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS - LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF TANK INSTALLERS, REMOVERS, TESTERS, AND OPERATOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS |
Section 20-6502. OPERATOR TRAINING
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6502.1 An owner of any active regulated UST system in the District shall designate at least one Class A, one Class B, and one Class C operator for each active UST facility.
6502.2 A facility may not dispense or store a regulated substance after August 8, 2012, unless operators have been designated and trained as required in this Section.
6502.3 Trained operators shall be readily available to respond to suspected or confirmed releases, other unusual operating conditions, emergencies and equipment failures as follows:
(a) Either the Class A or the Class B operator shall be available for immediate telephone consultation at all times when a facility is in operation;
(b) A Class A or B operator shall be on-site at the UST facility within 24 hours of being contacted;
(c) For manned facilities, a Class C operator shall be on-site whenever the facility is in operation; and
(d) For unmanned facilities, a Class C operator shall be available for immediate telephone consultation and shall be able to be on-site within 2 hours of being contacted.
6502.4 Emergency contact information shall be prominently displayed at the facility. Emergency procedures for users of unmanned facilities shall also be prominently posted at the facility.
6502.5 Designated operators shall successfully complete required initial training under this Section by August 8, 2012.
6502.6 An operator may be designated as more than one class of operator.
6502.7 All operators designated as Class A and/or Class B for a petroleum UST system that has been determined to be out of compliance with a requirement or standard in this Subtitle shall, at a minimum, be required to repeat the training applicable to the area(s) with which the UST system has not complied. Operators shall complete the required retraining within a reasonable time, not to exceed sixty (60) days of being notified that the UST system is out of compliance.
6502.8 A Class A operator has primary responsibility to operate and maintain the UST system and facility. The Class A operator’s responsibilities include managing resources and personnel, such as establishing work assignments, to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. In general, a Class A operator focuses on the broader aspects of the statutory and regulatory requirements and standards necessary to properly operate and maintain the UST system and facility. Class A operators shall:
(a) Ensure that UST systems are properly installed and expeditiously repaired and that records of UST financial responsibility, system installation, modification and repair are retained and made available to the Director;
(b) Be familiar with training requirements for each class of operator and may provide required training for Class C operators; and
(c) Prepare facility procedures for Class B and C operators.
6502.9 A Class B operator implements applicable UST system regulatory requirements and standards in the field or at the UST facility. A Class B operator oversees and implements the day-to-day aspects of operations, maintenance, and recordkeeping for the UST(s) at one or more facilities as stated in this regulation. Class B operators shall:
(a) Check spill prevention and overfill control equipment and corrosion protection equipment to ensure proper function and that any required system tests are performed at appropriate intervals;
(b) Ensure release detection equipment is operational, release detection is performed at proper intervals and release detection records are retained and made available to the Director; and
(c) Shall be familiar with all aspects of Class B and Class C operator responsibilities and may provide required training for Class C operators.
6502.10 A Class C operator is the first line of response to events indicating an emergency condition. A Class C operator is responsible for responding to alarms or other indications of emergencies caused by a spill or release from a UST system and equipment failures. The Class C operator notifies the Class A or B operator and appropriate emergency responders when necessary. There may be more than one Class C operator at a UST facility. Class C operators shall:
(a) Control or monitor the dispensing and sale of regulated substances; and
(b) After August 8, 2012, follow written instructions or procedures on how to respond to alarms or releases provided by the Class A or Class B operators and made visible at manned UST facilities, and shall be readily available for unmanned facilities for persons performing the duties of the Class C operator.
6502.11 Class A operators shall successfully complete a training course approved by the Director that includes a general knowledge of UST system requirements. At the completion of the training course, the operator shall be able to demonstrate knowledge and be able to make informed decisions regarding compliance and ensuring that appropriate persons are fulfilling operation, maintenance and recordkeeping requirements and standards, including the following:
(a) Spill and overfill prevention;
(b) Release detection and related reporting requirements;
(c) Corrosion protection;
(d) Emergency response;
(e) Product and equipment compatibility;
(f) Financial responsibility;
(g) Notification and UST registration requirements;
(h) Temporary and permanent UST closure requirements; and
(i) Class B, and C operator training requirements.
6502.12 Class B operators shall successfully complete a training course approved by the Director that includes in-depth understanding of operation and maintenance aspects of UST systems and related regulatory requirements. Training shall provide specific information pertaining to the components of UST systems, materials of construction, methods of release detection, and release prevention applied to UST systems and components. Training and knowledge shall address the operation and maintenance requirements of this regulation including the following:
(a) Spill and overfill prevention;
(b) Release detection and related reporting requirements;
(c) Corrosion protection;
(d) Emergency response;
(e) Product and equipment compatibility;
(f) Report and recordkeeping requirements; and
(g) Class C operator training requirements.
6502.13 At a minimum, training provided by the Class A or B operator shall enable the Class C operator to take action in response to emergencies or alarms caused by spills or releases from a UST system. Training shall include written instructions or procedures for the Class C operator to follow and to provide notification necessary in the event of emergency conditions. After the initial training, Class C operators shall be briefed by the Class A or B operator on these instructions or procedures at least annually (every 12 months).
6502.14 Successful completion of training for Class A and B operators means attendance for the entire training course and demonstration of knowledge of the course material as follows:
(a) Receipt of a passing grade (80% or higher) on an examination containing material presented in the training course; or demonstration to the trainer at the conclusion of on-site training, through practical (hands-on) application, of operation and maintenance checks of UST equipment, including performance of release detection at the UST facility; and
(b) Receipt of a training certificate by an approved trainer upon verification of successful completion of training course.
6502.15 Class A or Class B operators may meet the operator training requirements of this Section by presenting proof of successful completion of Class A and Class B operator training from another State, in accordance with regulatory standards consistent with 40 CFR Part 280 and with Title 20 Chapter 65 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (20 DCMR Chapter 65).
6502.16 An owner shall ensure that all Class A, B, and C operators are trained no later than August 8, 2012.
6502.17 When a Class A or B operator is replaced, a new operator shall be trained within 30 days of assuming duties for that class of operator.
6502.18 Class C operators shall be trained before assuming duties of a Class C operator.
6502.19 The owner of an underground storage tank shall maintain a list of designated operators. The list shall represent the current Class A, B, and C operators for the petroleum storage facilities and shall include:
(a) The name of each operator, class of operation designated and the date each operator successfully completed training; and
(b) For Class A and B operators that are not permanently on-site or who are assigned to more than one facility, emergency telephone numbers to contact the operators.
6502.20 A copy of the following documentation shall be on-site, and readily available for inspection at the facility:
(a) Certificates of training for Class A and B operators;
(b) A copy of the facility list of Class A, B, and C operators; and
(c) Class C operator instructions or procedures.
6502.21 Class C operator and owner contact information, including names and telephone numbers and any emergency information, shall be conspicuously posted at unmanned facilities.