Section 329IAC9-9-2. Definitions

   (a) In addition to the definitions in 329 IAC 9-1, the definitions in this section apply throughout the rule.

  (b) "Certificate" means a document issued by the department to a person who has met the training and operator knowledge evaluation requirements of this rule for a Class A or Class B UST system operator. A certificate is issued by the department online after the person has successfully completed the online training and operator knowledge evaluation program provided by the department.

  (c) "Certified" means the following:

(1) For a Class A or Class B operator, a person that has been issued a Class A or Class B operator's certificate by the department for the period the certificate is valid.

(2) For a Class C operator, an employee or contractor of the UST system facility that has been issued a Class C certification by the designated Class A or Class B operator and the authorized trainer, if applicable, for the period the certification is valid.

  (d) "Class A operator" means a person with primary responsibility for overall operation of one (1) or more UST systems.

  (e) "Class B operator" means a person who has daily on-site responsibility and direct control over the operation, maintenance, and record keeping for one (1) or more UST systems.

  (f) "Class C operator" means an employee or contractor of the UST system facility who has on-site responsibility to initially respond to alarms or other indications of emergencies caused by spills, leaks, or releases from UST systems.

  (g) "On-site" means all areas within the facility boundary.

  (h) "Partially attended facility" means a UST system facility that operates under the applicable provisions of 329 IAC 9 without the regular presence of a certified operator during a specific daily or weekly period, for example, a retail facility that is attended during peak hours for sales and unattended during off peak hours for sales.

  (i) "Unattended facility" means a UST system facility that operates under the applicable provisions of this article without the regular presence of a certified operator, including, but not limited to:

(1) a facility utilizing only an emergency standby generator UST that is limited to use during service power loss; or

(2) a facility utilizing an electronic control device for limited access dispensing or providing for unattended payment;

(3) a facility utilizing vehicle drivers to dispense fuel to vehicles and other equipment for business use but not retail sale.

(Solid Waste Management Division; 329 IAC 9-9-2; filed Dec 18, 2012, 2:02 p.m.: 20130116-IR-329100066FRA)