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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 26.10.16.02" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="16" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A term in §B of this regulation has the meaning indicated; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A term not defined in §B of this regulation has:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The meaning given to the term in a relevant statute or COMAR 26.10.01 or 26.10.02; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If not defined in a relevant statute or COMAR 26.10.01 or 26.10.02, the meaning attributed by common use.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Class A operator” means an individual who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Has primary responsibility to operate and maintain a UST system in accordance with applicable requirements established by the Department; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Typically manages resources and personnel, such as establishing work assignments, to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Class B operator” means an individual who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Has day-to-day responsibility for implementing applicable regulatory requirements for a UST system established by the Department; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Typically implements in-field aspects of operation, maintenance, and associated recordkeeping for a UST system.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Class C operator” means an individual who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is responsible for initially addressing emergencies presented by a spill, release, or discharge from a UST system; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Typically controls or monitors the dispensing or sale of regulated substances.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Training Program” means an informational course, class, or set of training instructions approved by the Department for educating and certifying a Class A operator, Class B operator, or Class C operator to comply with this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>