N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.104.402

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 20.5.104.402 - CLASS B OPERATOR

A class B operator implements applicable storage tank regulatory requirements and standards (20.5 NMAC) in the field. This individual implements the day-to-day aspects of operating, maintaining, and recordkeeping for storage tanks at one or more facilities.

A. General requirements. The class B operator monitors, maintains and ensures:

(1) release detection method, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are met;

(2) release prevention equipment, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are met;

(3) all relevant equipment complies with performance standards; and

(4) appropriate individuals are trained to properly respond to emergencies caused by releases or spills from storage tank systems at the facility.

B. Minimum training requirements. Compared with training for the class A operator, training for the class B operator shall provide a more in-depth understanding of operation and maintenance aspects, but may cover a more narrow breadth of applicable regulatory requirements. At a minimum, class B operator training shall include:

(1) components of storage tank systems;

(2) materials of storage tank system components;

(3) methods of release detection and release prevention applied to storage tank system components;

(4) operation and maintenance requirements of 20.5 NMAC that apply to storage tank systems and include:

(a) spill prevention;

(b) overfill protection;

(c) release detection;

(d) corrosion protection;

(e) emergency response; and

(f) product compatibility;

(5) reporting and recordkeeping requirements; and

(6) class C operator training requirements.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.104.402

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 14, July 24, 2018, eff. 7/24/2018