# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 10 — Oil Pollution Control and Storage Tank Management

### Chapter 06 — UST System Technician, Remover, and Inspector Certification

#### Regulation .04 Certification Renewal Requirements.

*COMAR 26.10.06.04*

A. To renew a certification for a UST system technician, a heating oil technician, or a UST system remover, an individual shall:

  (1) At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current certification, submit a complete application in accordance with Regulation .03 of this chapter; and

  (2) Meet the following experience requirements:

    (a) Attend and complete a UST system course approved by the Department within the last 2 years; and

    (b) Have direct involvement in a minimum of six separate UST system installation, repair, upgrade, or closure events.

B. To renew a certification for a UST system inspector, an individual shall:

  (1) At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current certification, submit a complete application in accordance with Regulation .03 of this chapter; and

  (2) Meet the following experience requirements:

    (a) Attend and complete the following courses within the last 2 years:

      (i) At least one Department approved training program for compliance inspections of UST systems; and

      (ii) An inspector orientation course or workshop provided by the Department; and

    (b) Perform UST system inspections at a minimum of 10 regulated substance storage facilities within the last 2 years.

C. An individual shall renew a certification in accordance with Regulation .02 of this chapter if the individual fails to:

  (1) Submit a complete application at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the current certification; or

  (2) Demonstrate compliance with the experience requirements in §A(2) or B(2) of this regulation.

D. An individual may elect to renew a certification in accordance with Regulation .02 of this chapter.

E. If an individual is required to renew a UST system inspector certification in accordance with §C of this regulation or elects to renew a UST system inspector certification in accordance with Regulation .02 of this chapter, the individual is not required to meet the experience requirement in Regulation .02D(2)(a) of this chapter.