OAR 340-150-0156: Performance of UST Services by Owners or Permittees

(1) An owner and permittee may perform UST services on their own UST if the following conditions are met: (a) Before starting any UST services, an owner and permittee must complete the appropriate UST supervisor examination administered by a national service with a passing score for the specific UST service they propose to provide; except (b) If the UST system equipment for corrosion protection, release detection or tightness testing has been specifically designed by the manufacturer to allow testing to be performed by a tank owner, permittee or UST system operator, an owner and permittee is not required to complete the UST supervisor test for cathodic protection or tank tightness testing. (2) Before conducting any UST services allowed under section (1) of this rule, an owner and permittee must: (a) Notify the department of their intent to perform UST services; and (b) Submit a copy of the examination documentation provided by the national service company to the department for any UST services requiring examination under subsection (1)(a) of this rule. (3) In addition to the requirements of this division, an owner and permittee performing work on their own UST must comply with all applicable requirements for service providers and supervisors in accordance with OAR 340, division 160, except the department will waive the requirement to obtain a license and pay license fees.