Regulation .06 Training Programs.
Regulation .06 Training Programs.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The Department shall:
(1)
Review and approve training programs for Class A operators, Class B operators, and Class C operators; and
(2)
Make available a list of approved training programs.
B.
The Department may not approve a training program if:
(1)
A person intending to implement a training program has demonstrated a history of noncompliance with the requirements of COMAR 26.10;
(2)
The training program does not meet the minimum requirements established in Regulation .05 of this chapter;
(3)
Department-required changes to training materials are not made; or
(4)
The person implementing the training program has not demonstrated a process to keep records in accordance with this regulation.
C.
A person implementing a training program shall:
(1)
Obtain approval for a training program in writing from the Department by;
(a)
Ensuring the training program meets the minimum requirements established in Regulation .05 of this chapter;
(b)
Ensuring the certification requirements in Regulation .07A and B of this chapter are met;
(c)
Submitting training program materials, including a program outline, presentation materials, and testing materials to the Department for review;
(d)
Making any changes required by the Department; and
(e)
Demonstrating that the recordkeeping requirements of this regulation will be met;
(2)
Provide operator training in accordance with a Department-approved training program;
(3)
Obtain approval for a change to an approved training program in writing from the Department;
(4)
Provide a dated certificate to each trainee that successfully completes a training program;
(5)
Maintain the following training records:
(a)
Date and location of training;
(b)
Names of trainers providing training;
(c)
Names of trainees in attendance;
(d)
Names of trainees certified as Class A operators, Class B operators, and Class C operators; and
(e)
A copy of the dated certificate required in §C(4) of this regulation;
(6)
Make records available upon request by the Department or a UST system inspector certified under COMAR 26.10.06; and
(7)
Allow the Department to audit a training program.
D.
Reauthorization of Currently Approved Training Programs.
(1)
Upon the effectiveness of a new or revised regulation under this chapter or COMAR 26.10.01—26.10.12, the Department shall provide notice to a person implementing a currently approved training program that the person is required to update an approved training program.
(2)
Upon receiving notice from the Department, a person shall revise a currently approved training program and submit the revised training program materials to the Department for approval.
(3)
A person may not implement an updated training program that has not been approved by the Department.