Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Tank Management Section
1351 Underground Storage Tank Systems
1.0 General Requirements for Contractor Certification
1.1.1.3 Removal or Closure in Place
1.1.2 Certification is required for individuals supervising the following UST System related work:
1.1.2.3 Removal or Closure in Place
1.2 Qualification Requirements for Certification
1.2.1.1 A business entity may apply for certification for one or more UST System activities.
1.2.1.2.3 Score 80% or more correct on an examination given by the Department.
1.2.2 Individual On-site Certification
1.3 Application for Certification Requirements
1.3.6 Certification shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance.
1.4 Standards of Performance for Certified Companies and Supervisors
1.5 Requirements for Renewal of Certification
1.5.5 Certification shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance.
1.6.1.1 Fraudulently or deceptively attempting to obtain a certification.
1.6.1.4 Failure to submit an application or provide all required information.
1.6.1.6 Has demonstrated repeated deficiencies in performing UST System work.
1.7 Suspension or Revocation of Certification
1.7.8.1 Providing false information to the Department.
1.7.8.3 Knowingly or recklessly disregarding safe work practices while performing UST System work.
1.7.8.5 Failure to meet the standards of performance in Section 1.4.
1.7.8.8 Failure to comply with contract specifications.
1.7.8.9 Any acts of fraud or conviction of an act of fraud.
1.7.8.11 Any action deemed by the Department as worthy of suspension and/or revocation.
1.8.2 Evidentiary Hearing Procedures
1.8.2.2 The Hearing shall proceed in the following order:
1.8.2.2.4 Closing statements are made by the prosecution and then the Respondent.
1.8.3 The Hearing Officer's Written Report and Decision