Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - FIRE MARSHAL, STATE
Title 159 - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Chapter 13 - OPERATOR TRAINING
Section 159-13-003 - UST OPERATOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 159 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 13 ยง 003

Current through March 20, 2024

003.01 Approval Standards. Class A and Class B operators will attend a State Fire Marshal approved training course covering material designated for each operator class. In determining whether to approve any trainer or training, the State Fire Marshal will consider the following:

003.01A. Whether the trainer is a third-party, in-house, educational institution or other;

003.01B. Whether the trainer will offer training in multiple locations throughout the state, regionally or locally; and

003.01C. How often the trainer will offer training and whether the trainer will offer classes only to employee or in-house operators, or to the general public. Training options may include live training sessions in a classroom setting or at a storage tank system; internet or computer training program; or another training method approved by the State Fire Marshal.

003.02 Application for Approval Trainers will apply to the State Fire Marshal for approval of trainers and training classes. An application for approval of trainer and training Class will include at a minimum:

003.02A. Name, address and contact information of the proposed trainer;

003.02B. Detailed description of the proposed trainer's experience, education and qualifications to conduct training;

003.02C. Agenda and materials to be used for the proposed class;

003.02D. Final tests or other proposed methods of evaluating attendee success;

003.02E. Copies of proposed documentation to indicate successful completion of training as required in this Chapter; and

003.02F. The proposed calendar for the proposed training classes that includes location and frequency.

The State Fire Marshal will evaluate applications for approval of trainers and training classes within 30 days of receipt of the application, and provide a written approval, denial or request for additional information.

The State Fire Marshal may periodically audit or review any training class, and the trainer will allow a maximum of 2 State Fire Marshal employees to attend any training Class on request without charge.

003.03 Documentation and Recordkeeping by Trainers: Approved trainers will provide written verification of successful completion of training that will include:

003.03A. The operator's name;

003.03B. The date and location where training was completed;

003.03C. The facility name, address and State Fire Marshal facility identification number for each facility for which the operator is designated;

003.03D. The name, address and phone number of the approved trainer that conducted the training; and

003.03E. The date the certificate of training expires.

Approved trainers will maintain records of successful completion of training for each operator, including each operator's individual examination results, for at least 5 years, and will make the records available to the State Fire Marshal upon request.

If a trainer ceases to conduct training in Nebraska, all training records for operators pursuant to this Chapter, will be submitted to the State Fire Marshal prior to the discontinuation of training.

003.04 Training Requirement.

003.04A. Class A Operators. At a minimum, the Class A operator will successfully complete a State Fire Marshal approved training course that covers underground storage tank system requirements pursuant to Title 159. Training must also provide a general overview of the State Fire Marshal's UST program and purpose, public safety and administrative requirements, and the Department of Environment and Energy groundwater protection goals.
003.04A1. Federal regulations adopted by reference 40 CFR 280.242 (a)(1) and (a)(2).

003.04B. Class B Operators. At a minimum, the Class B operator will successfully complete a State Fire Marshal approved training course that provides in-depth understanding of UST system regulations. Training will also provide a general overview of the State Fire Marshal's UST program and purpose, public safety and administrative requirements, and the Department of Environment and Energy's groundwater protection goals. Training will also cover the operation and maintenance requirements of Title 159, including, but not limited to, the following: Federal regulations adopted by reference 40 CFR 280.42(b)(1) and (b)(2) at it exists on July 15, 2015 and the following:
003.04B1. Provisions for safe fuel handling and equipment maintenance procedures; such as"¦

Petroleum Equipment Institute PEI/RP900, Recommended Practices for the Inspection and Maintenance of UST Systems; and Petroleum Equipment Institute PEI/RP500, Recommended Practices for Inspection and Maintenance of Motor Fuel Dispensing Equipment.

003.04B2. Components and materials of construction for UST systems;

003.04B3. Ensuring product delivery by proper labeling or identifying the contents stored in the UST systems;

003.04B4. Corrosion protection and related testing;

003.04B5. Requirement and content of State Fire Marshal compliance inspections;

003.04B6. Product and equipment compatibility, including the State Fire Marshal's ethanol compatibility guidance;

003.04B7. Notification of installation and storage tank registration requirements; and

003.04B8. Requirements to use State Fire Marshal-licensed companies for UST installation, corrosion testing, and closure.

003.05 Class C Operators. At a minimum, the Class C operators must receive training that includes a general overview of the State Fire Marshal's UST program and purpose; Nebraska Environment and Energy groundwater protection goals; public safety requirements; and action to be taken in response to an emergency condition or alarms caused by spills or releases from an UST system and requirements of 002.03 of this Chapter

003.05A. Training will include written procedures for the Class C operator, including reporting instructions necessary in the event of emergency conditions. The written instructions and procedures will be readily available on site. A Class A or Class B operator may provide Class C training.

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