| Committee of Jurisdiction: | Natural Resources |
| Occupation Regulated: | Installation/Closures of Underground Storage Tanks |
| Occupational Board: | N/A |
| Contact: | Regina Shields |
| Purpose: | The Legislature found that the number of leaking underground storage tanks throughout the state was increasing and that there existed a serious threat to the health and safety of citizens because substances contained in leaking storage tanks are often potential ground water contaminants and major fire and explosive hazards. The SFM Agency was tasked with developing regulations that would include " Provisions to establish a system for licensing tank installation and removal contractors;" |
| Regulated Professionals: | 114 have tested this year--new and renewals |
| Year Created: | 1986 |
| Year Active: | 2020 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Statutory Authorization: | 81-18,123 of Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act. |
| Parent Agency: | Nebraska State Fire Marshal |
| Number of Members: | N/A |
| Who Appoints: | N/A |
| Legislative Approval: | N/A |
| Qualifications of Members: | N/A |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | No |
| Term Length: | N/A |
| Terms Rotate or Expire at Once: |
| Required FY 2020-2019: | 0 |
| Held FY 2020-2019: | 0 |
| Required FY 2019-2018: | 0 |
| Held FY 2019-2018: | 0 |
| Required FY 2018-2017: | 0 |
| Held FY 2018-2017: | 0 |
| Required FY 2017-2016: | 0 |
| Held FY 2017-2016: | 0 |
| Required FY 2016-2015: | 0 |
| Held FY 2016-2015: | 0 |
| Support Staff: | 1 |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 2020-2019 Budget: | 1441 |
| FY 2019-2018 Budget: | 2626 |
| FY 2018-2017 Budget: | 1979 |
| FY 2017-2016 Budget: | 2740 |
| FY 2016-2015 Budget: | 2433 |
| Other Funding Sources: | State Cash Fund 22110; Federal Grant fund 42121 |
| Spending Authority: | LB 294 |
| Government Certificates Issued: | 226 |
| Issued Certificate Descriptions: | Applicants for must pass a test given by the Agency; this testing is offered once a month. An applicant may take up to two tests before having to wait six months to test again. Once an applicant passes the test, the Agency issues a three year license. |
| Government Certificates Revoked: | 3 |
| Revoked Certificate Descriptions: | The licenses were suspended until all required paperwork was submitted to the Agency. Once received the licenses were put back in good standing. |
| Government Certificates Denied: | 0 |
| Denied Certificate Descriptions: | *The applicant must pass the test to get the license; it is denied until a passing grade is achieved. * |
| Government Certificates Penalties Against: | 0 |
| Penalty Certificate Descriptions: | N/A |
| Explanation of Effectiveness: | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/explanation1603920719.pdf |
| Potential Harm | Without the proper training and licensure procedures there could be tanks installed or removed incorrectly resulting in leaks of hazardous materials into the ground water. This is an environmental hazard and a potential for fire/explosions. |
| Regulation Comparison: | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/comparison1603920719.pdf |
| Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407): | No |
| Survey Submitted: | October 28, 2020 04:31 PM |