Bill Text: NH HB628 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relative to underground storage tank and above ground storage tank certification.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Failed) 2013-03-06 - Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Division Vote 207-143; House Journal 24, PG.689-690 [HB628 Detail]

Download: New_Hampshire-2013-HB628-Introduced.html

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HB 628-FN – AS INTRODUCED

2013 SESSION

13-0189

08/10

HOUSE BILL 628-FN

AN ACT relative to underground storage tank and above ground storage tank certification.

SPONSORS: Rep. Worsman, Belk 2; Rep. O'Connor, Rock 6

COMMITTEE: Resources, Recreation and Development

ANALYSIS

This bill prohibits the department of environmental services from requiring a repeat examination administered by the International Code Council or NACE International for the renewal of underground storage tank and above ground storage tank certifications.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

13-0189

08/10

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Thirteen

AN ACT relative to underground storage tank and above ground storage tank certification.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Paragraph; Rulemaking; Underground Storage Facilities. Amend RSA 146-C:9 by inserting after paragraph XIII the following new paragraph:

XIV. Procedures, forms, and criteria for issuing certifications for conducting underground storage tank installation, operation, maintenance, testing, and removal.

2 New Section; Underground Storage Facilities; Certifications. Amend RSA 146-C by inserting after section 9-a the following new section:

146-C:9-b Certifications. In order to install an underground storage tank (UST), perform cathodic testing on a UST, test a UST, or remove a UST, a person shall hold the appropriate UST certificate from the International Code Council or NACE International. In order to renew certification, the certificate holder shall fulfill any educational requirements deemed necessary by the commissioner. Such educational requirements shall be offered by the department or the commissioner may, in his or her discretion, identify equivalent training to meet such requirements. An examination by the International Code Council or NACE International shall not be required to complete a renewal of a UST certificate.

3 New Paragraph; Rulemaking; Above Ground Storage Facilities. Amend RSA 146-A:11-c by inserting after paragraph XIV the following new paragraph:

XV. Procedures, forms, and criteria for issuing and renewing certificates pertaining to the installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of above ground storage tanks.

4 New Section; Above Ground Storage Facilities; Certification. Amend RSA 146-A by inserting after section 11-c the following new section:

146-A:11-d Certification. In order to inspect, install, or remove an above ground storage tank (AST), a person shall hold an AST certificate from the International Code Council or NACE International. In order to renew certification, the certificate holder shall fulfill any educational requirements deemed necessary by the commissioner or the commissioner may, in his or her discretion, identify equivalent training to meet such requirements. Such educational requirements shall be offered by the department. An examination by the International Code Council or NACE International shall not be required to complete a renewal of an AST certificate.

5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

LBAO

13-0189

Revised 01/31/13

HB 628 FISCAL NOTE

AN ACT relative to underground storage tank and above ground storage tank certification.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Department of Environmental Services states this bill, as introduced, will increase state general fund expenditures by $179,181 in FY 2014, $183,627 in FY 2105, $192,047 in FY 2016 and $193,524 in FY 2017. There is no fiscal impact on county and local expenditures, or state, county, and local revenue.

METHODOLOGY:

The Department of Environmental Services states this bill requires a person hold the appropriate underground storage tank certificate or above ground storage tank certificate from the International Code Council or NACE International to install, perform tests or remove underground storage tanks or above ground storage tanks. The bill further states the Department offer the required educational requirements or identify equivalent training to meet the requirements for renewal. The Department states it would need to hire two additional staff (one civil engineer IV and one program assistant I) to develop, implement, and manage the educational program for the renewal of underground storage tank or above ground storage tank certifications. The Department states it would also need to hire a consultant to provide the classroom training. Below are the estimated costs associated with the positions

FY 2014

FY 2015

FY 2016

FY 2017

Civil Engineer IV (LG 27)

$48,770

$50,915

$53,138

$55,497

Program Assistant I (LG 12)

26,360

27,515

28,646

29,718

Consultant (increased 3% each year)

36,000

37,080

38,192

39,350

Benefits

47,203

50,715

54,453

58,474

Current Expenses

1,900

1,900

1,900

1,900

Equipment

3,000

0

0

0

Office Space

6,958

7,208

7,280

7,426

Office of Technology Costs

7,878

7,182

7,326

7,472

Travel

1,112

1,112

1,112

1,112

Total

$179,181

$183,627

$192,047

$193,524

This bill does not contain authorization or an appropriation for additional positions.