1. (a) UPA staff who inspect tank facilities for SPCC Plan compliance must obtain at least 6 hours of refresher training every 3 years. The 3 -year cycle begins from the date of the completion of the training required by HSC Section 25270.5.(c) or from December 17, 2024, whichever is more recent.

   1. (1) The training must include SPCC Plan provisions, safety requirements for aboveground storage tank inspections, or generally accepted industry practice related to aboveground storage tanks.
   2. (2) Training may be in the form of a seminar, lecture, conference, workshop, online training, or other similar method.

2. (b) Training shall be documented, and the training records maintained by the UPA. Training records shall be made available to the OSFM, upon request. Training documentation shall include:

   1. (1) Name of the trainee;
   2. (2) Title or brief description or synopsis of the training;
   3. (3) Name of the instructor or organization that provided the training;
   4. (4) Date(s) of the training; and
   5. (5) Total number of hours earned for the training.
3. (c) UPA staff who only inspect tank facilities that meet the requirements of HSC Section 25270.4.5(b) are not subject to the training requirements in Section 1615.

Note: Authority cited: Section 25270.4.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 25270.5, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-17-2024; operative 12-17-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 51).