If LARA determines that a UST system is out of compliance, who must be retrained?

If LARA (the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) determines that a UST system is out of compliance, the Class A Operator must be retrained. The Class A Operator is responsible for ensuring the overall operation of the UST facility, which includes compliance with regulations and proper management of the system.

The Class A Operator's role is vital in maintaining regulatory standards and overseeing the operational aspects of the UST system. When compliance issues arise, it is essential for the Class A Operator to receive retraining to understand the specific problems, remedial actions, and any changes in regulations. This retraining is necessary to ensure that the operator is capable of bringing the UST back into compliance and to prevent future occurrences of non-compliance.

Other roles, such as Class B and Class C Operators and the Site Manager, have distinct responsibilities that may not directly involve the compliance oversight linked to the findings by LARA. Retraining focuses primarily on those with direct compliance duties, which is primarily aligned with the Class A Operator's responsibilities.