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NJDEP Bureau of UST Compliance & Enforcement Underground Storage Tank Inspection Program

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONEMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF WASTE ENFORCEMENT, PESTICIDES AND RELEASE PREVENTION BUREAU OF UST COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT John Olko, Acting Bureau Chief 609-633-1205, Cell#: 609-851-7989 Krista M. Frey, Assistant 609-633-1205, Fax#: 609-292-3970 Mail Code 09-03, PO Box 420 Trenton, NJ 08625-0420

Underground Storage Tanks John Olko - Acting Bureau Chief – 609-851-7989 Krista Frey – Secretary - 609-633-1205, Fax 609-292-3970 Name Desk # Cell # Northern- Marlowe, Kevin (Supervisor) N/A 609-439-9589 Brooks, Auradis 609-462-5649 May, Mallory 609-954-5158 Moore, Seth 609-815-0534 Stavash, John 609-439-9602 Central- Hollis, Michael (Supervisor) N/A 609-477-0945 Davis, Gregory 609-439-9414 DiNuzzo, Jenna 609-672-1309 Norville, Dave 609477-4265 Southern- Norville, Lorraine N/A 609-477-4263 (Acting Supervisor) Lenik, Jennifer 609-672-1802 Lenoir, Kristina 609-221-3306 Pierson, Janelle 609-672-1327

NJDEP Compliance Class for UST Facilities • January 26, 2017 • New Jersey Gasoline, C-Store, Automotive Association • 4900 Rt. 33 West, Suite 100 • Wall Township, NJ 07753 • GO TO the NJGCA Table for more info • 40 person limit – Early registration recommended

UST Inspection • Registration • Insurance • Release Detection Monitoring • Cathodic Protection • Spill Prevention • Overfill Prevention • Air Permitting/Compliance • Ethanol and ULSD ISSUES

Stage II Rule Changes

Stage I Stage II

Administrative Order NO. 2016-09 • Allows the Department to have Enforcement discretion to allow a gasoline dispensing facility constructed after 10/12/16 to not install Stage II vapor recovery systems.

Compliance Advisory • Issued 11/18/16 • New construction or a complete rebuild of a GDF will no longer be required to install Stage II vapor recovery systems. A complete rebuild is defined as including the USTs, piping, all site equipment and parts. • This AO does not apply to circumstances where an existing GDF is replacing one or more dispensing devices used to fill vehicle fuel tanks. Requirements for dispenser replacement shall continue to comply with the existing provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.3.

Compliance Advisory • Any new dispenser system(s) installed after April 11, 2016 at a Federally regulated UST facility shall be equipped with under- dispenser containment in accordance with 40 CFR §280.20(f).

Compliance Advisory • Stage II equipment at existing GDF’s (installed prior to October 12, 2016) shall continue to be maintained and operated pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.3.

Compliance Advisory • NJDEP Air Quality Permitting • Mayra Reyes - 609-984-6072 • UST Compliance and Enforcement • John Olko – 609-851-7989 • Mike Hollis – 609-477-0945

Compliance Calendars • http://www.nj.gov/dep/aqes/sbap/forms.html

UST Regulations

New Regulations • NJDEP website • http://www.nj.gov/dep/rules/ • EPA OUST website • http://www.epa.gov/oust/

EPA Guidance Documents • Musts for UST’s • Straight talk on Tanks: Release Detection For Underground Storage Tanks And Piping • Operation and Maintenance of UST’s • Field Constructed Tanks • Airport Hydrant Systems • Underground Storage Tank System Compatibility: An Overview of the Federal Regulations

Operator Training

New Jersey Operator Training Requirements • What Is Operator Training? • Operator training is a training program for the operation of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). The training is required by federal law and state law, and is intended to ensure that those who own and operate underground tanks understand how to operate and maintain UST systems properly.

How Will New Jersey Implement These Guidelines? Requiring operator training for all operators in each class. We are developing state-specific operator training requirements consistent with EPA’s guidelines. Individuals who are required to be trained under the operator training requirements specified in these guidelines will be identified on the facilities Underground Storage Tank Registration

How Will New Jersey Implement These Guidelines? • All individuals who need to be trained will be required to attend a class administered by the NJDEP and held at Rutgers. Registration procedures, costs, training locations and schedules are being developed. • OR • Reciprocity – Training that was successfully obtained in another state.

Who Is Subject To Operator Training Requirements And What Are The Requirements? For purposes of implementing the operator training requirements, these guidelines establish three classes of operators identified as: Class A Class B Class C e designated Class A and Class B operators for each UST system or group of UST systems within thirty days of designation.

Class A • “Class A operator” means the individual designated by the owner and operator to have primary responsibility to operate and maintain the UST system in accordance with applicable requirements of this chapter. The Class A operator typically manages resources and personnel, such as establishing work assignments, to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. An individual does not, solely by virtue of being designated a Class A operator, become an “operator” as defined in this section.

Class B • “Class B operator” means the individual designated by the owner and operator to have day-to-day responsibility for implementing applicable regulatory requirements established by the Department. The Class B operator typically implements in-field aspects of operation, maintenance, and associated recordkeeping for the UST system. An individual does not, solely by virtue of being designated a Class B operator, become an “operator” as defined in this section.

Class C • “Class C operator” means an individual designated by the owner and operator to be responsible for initially responding to emergencies presented by a spill or release from an UST system. The Class C operator typically controls or monitors the dispensing or sale of regulated substances. An individual does not, solely by virtue of being designated a Class C operator, become an “operator” as defined in this section.

Training for a Class A and B operator shall include, at minimum: • General knowledge of the purpose, methods, and function of: • Spill and overfill prevention; • Release detection; • Corrosion protection; • Emergency response; • Product and equipment compatibility; • Financial responsibility; • Notification and storage tank registration; • Temporary and permanent closure; • Related reporting and recordkeeping; • Environmental and regulatory consequences of releases; and • Training requirements for Class B and Class C operators. • Class A and B operators shall be required to pass a proficiency examination relative to the subject requirements listed above.

When Must Operators Be Trained? Owners and Operators of facilities that are required to have a Class A/B/C operator must designate a Class A/B/C operator by October 2018. After the effective date of the rule operators must be trained as follows: • Class A and Class B operators must be trained within 30 days after assuming operation and maintenance responsibilities at the underground storage tank system. • Class C operators must be trained before assuming responsibility for responding to emergencies.