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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 26.10.06.04" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="06" heading="Certification Renewal Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To renew a certification for a UST system technician, a heating oil technician, or a UST system remover, an individual shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Meet the following experience requirements:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Attend and complete a UST system course approved by the Department within the last 2 years; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Have direct involvement in a minimum of six separate UST system installation, repair, upgrade, or closure events.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>To renew a certification for a UST system inspector, an individual shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Meet the following experience requirements:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Attend and complete the following courses within the last 2 years:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>At least one Department approved training program for compliance inspections of UST systems; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>An inspector orientation course or workshop provided by the Department; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Perform UST system inspections at a minimum of 10 regulated substance storage facilities within the last 2 years.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An individual shall renew a certification in accordance with Regulation .02 of this chapter if the individual fails to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit a complete application at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the current certification; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Demonstrate compliance with the experience requirements in §A(2) or B(2) of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An individual may elect to renew a certification in accordance with Regulation .02 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>