Oversight of Contractors

(1)Each Contractor who wishes to be eligible to receive contracts with an operator to perform Gas Work shall be required to register annually with the Department. In a manner specified by the Department, each Contractor shall:#

(a)Certify that the Contractor is in good standing with the Department, including, but not limited to, being in compliance with:#

1.the payment of all civil penalties; and#

2.all consent order items.#

(b)Provide confirmation from each operator that the Contractor is in compliance with the following requirements (if applicable):#

1.49 CFR Part 192 subpart N;#

2.49 CFR Part 193 subpart H; and#

3.49 CFR Parts 199 and 40.#

(c)Comply with any other requirements set forth by the Department.#

(2)Each operator who utilizes a Contractor to perform Gas Work shall:#

(a)Ensure that each Contractor is registered with the Department; and#

(b)Maintain a ratio of not fewer than one qualified operator inspector to every two Contractor crews within its service territory. This ratio requirement shall apply only to crews of two or more individuals.#

(3)Each operator who utilizes a Contractor to perform Gas Work shall evaluate Contractor qualifications by:#

(a)Ensuring that each Contractor follows the operator's written qualification program;#

(b)Ensuring that all personnel performing covered tasks are qualified;#

(c)Maintaining complete and accurate OQ training and certification records for each Contractor; and#

(d)Reviewing and ensuring compliance with each Contractor's Drug and Alcohol plan.#