(a) At a minimum, a Class B operator must be certified by the Division of Environmental Quality in the following areas and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of underground storage tank system requirements for day-to-day operation, maintenance, and recordkeeping including, but not limited to:
- (1) Release prevention;
- (2) Release detection;
- (3) Components of underground storage tank systems;
- (4) Materials of underground storage tank system components;
- (5) Emergency response;
- (6) Product compatibility;
- (7) Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; and
- (8) Class C operator training requirements.
- (b) After August 8, 2012, Class B operators must be certified within thirty (30) days after assuming operation and maintenance responsibilities for an underground storage tank system.