# 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 .05 Reciprocity Certification.

*COMAR 26.10.06.05*

A. The Department may issue a reciprocity certification for one of the four categories listed in Regulation .01A of this chapter to an individual who has a valid certification issued by another state if the Department determines that the state has a comparable certification program to the requirements of this chapter.

B. To obtain reciprocity certification, an individual shall:

  (1) Submit a valid certification from another state to the Department;

  (2) Complete an application provided by the Department in accordance with Regulation .03 of this chapter;

  (3) Meet the experience requirements as follows:

    (a) An individual applying for a UST system technician, heating oil technician, or UST system remover reciprocity certification shall meet the experience requirements in Regulation .02 of this chapter; and

    (b) An individual applying for a UST system inspector reciprocity certification shall meet the following experience requirements:

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

      (ii) Attend and complete an inspector orientation course provided by the Department; and

  (4) Achieve a score of 90 percent or better on a certification test given by the Department for that certification.

C. An individual receiving a reciprocity certification issued under this chapter shall be subject to the requirements under COMAR 26.10.

D. An individual renewing a reciprocity certification issued under this chapter shall follow the renewal requirements in Regulation .04 of this chapter.