1. A. In this chapter:

   1. (1) A term in §B of this regulation has the meaning indicated; and

   2. (2) A term not defined in §B of this regulation has:

      1. (a) The meaning given to the term in a relevant statute or COMAR 26.10.01 or 26.10.02; or
      2. (b) If not defined in a relevant statute or COMAR 26.10.01 or 26.10.02, the meaning attributed by common use.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Class A operator” means an individual who:

      1. (a) Has primary responsibility to operate and maintain a UST system in accordance with applicable requirements established by the Department; and
      2. (b) Typically manages resources and personnel, such as establishing work assignments, to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

   2. (2) “Class B operator” means an individual who:

      1. (a) Has day-to-day responsibility for implementing applicable regulatory requirements for a UST system established by the Department; and
      2. (b) Typically implements in-field aspects of operation, maintenance, and associated recordkeeping for a UST system.

   3. (3) “Class C operator” means an individual who:

      1. (a) Is responsible for initially addressing emergencies presented by a spill, release, or discharge from a UST system; and
      2. (b) Typically controls or monitors the dispensing or sale of regulated substances.
   4. (4) “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.

Authority: Environment Article, §§4-401, 4-402, 4-405, 4-408<MA>4-411.1, 4-412, 4-415-1—4-419, and 7-201 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 621)

Regulations .01—.08 repealed and new Regulations .01—.09 adopted effective June 13, 2022 (49:12 Md. R. 642)