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Regulation .01 Scope.

Regulation .01 Scope.Copy Citation

A.
This chapter applies to an owner and an operator of a UST system or group of UST systems located at a regulated substance storage facility.
B.
This chapter establishes the Class A operator, the Class B operator, and the Class C operator classifications, and the required knowledge, duties, skills, training requirements, and certification requirements for each operator classification.
C.
This chapter:
(1)
Does not apply to an owner and an operator of a UST system that stores only heating oil for consumptive use;
(2)
Does not alter the definition of an operator set forth in COMAR 26.10.01.02B;
(3)
Does not apply to an individual defined as an operator under COMAR 26.10.01.02B, unless an owner and an operator of a UST system or group of UST systems located at a regulated substance storage facility designates that individual to serve as the Class A operator, the Class B operator, or the Class C operator for the UST system or group of UST systems at the regulated substance storage facility;
(4)
Does not relieve an owner and an operator of a UST system of the duty to comply with the legal responsibilities under:
(a)
40 CFR Part 280;
(b)
Environment Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(c)
Environment Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(d)
COMAR 26.10.01—26.10.12; and
(5)
Does not alter or transfer the legal responsibilities for, between, or among an owner and an operator of a UST system under:
(a)
40 CFR Part 280;
(b)
Environment Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(c)
Environment Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(d)
COMAR 26.10.01—26.10.12.