Introduced By: Representatives Henseler and Carter
Date Introduced : February 24, 1998
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 42-17.1 of the General Laws entitled "Department of Environmental Management " is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
{ADD 42-17.1-23. Certification of underground storage tank professionals. -- ADD} {ADD (a) No underground storage tank ("UST") or piping system associated therewith shall be installed, substantially modified, closed or precision tightness tested; nor shall any corrosion protection system be installed, repaired or maintained on any such UST or associated piping system unless such work is performed by, or in the presence of, a person who holds a valid, appropriate certification issued in accordance with chapter 28-27 of the Rhode Island general laws.ADD}
SECTION 2. Chapter 42-17.1 of the General Laws entitled "Department of the Environment" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
{ADD 42-17.1-45. Certification of underground storage tank professionals. -- ADD} {ADD (a) No underground storage tank ("UST") or piping system associated therewith shall be installed, substantially modified, closed or precision tightness tested; nor shall any corrosion protection system be installed, repaired or maintained on any such UST or associated piping system unless such work is performed by, or in the presence of, a person who holds a valid, appropriate certification issued in accordance with chapter 28-27 of the Rhode Island general laws. ADD}
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect January 1, 1999.
