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Response: The State Water Board thanks the commenters for their support. <br /> Comment Summary 2: Commenter requests mandatory training of UST inspectors to <br /> avoid inconsistent enforcement of the proposed regulations because of the lack of <br /> knowledge regarding B20. (Commenter Number 2) <br /> Response: UST inspectors are required by California Code of Regulations, title 23, <br /> division 3, chapter 16, section 2715(g) to obtain certification by passing the International <br /> Code Council California UST Inspector exam. This certification must be renewed every <br /> 24 months through passing the exam or continuing education. Passing the exam and <br /> continuing education is to establish competency of UST inspector regulatory knowledge. <br /> Continuing education will provide UST inspectors the necessary education on B20 and <br /> assist with consistent enforcement of the proposed regulations. In addition, the State <br /> Water Board continually assists UST inspectors with consistent statewide <br /> implementation of new requirements by providing training in the form of webinars, <br /> training classes at the Annual California Certified Unified Program Agency Training <br /> Conference, informational documents, and UST Program guidance letters. <br /> Comment Summary 3: Commenter expressed concern with the limited availability of <br /> UST components approved for use with B20. (Commenter Number 2) <br /> Response: UST components do not need to be approved for use with B20 for a <br /> double-walled UST owner or operator to store B20. UST components satisfying the <br /> approval requirements for the storage of diesel are acceptable for the storage of B20 in <br /> double-walled USTs, unless it is determined by the independent testing organization, <br /> California register professional engineer, or manufacturer, as applicable, that the UST <br /> component is not compatible with B20. <br /> Comment Summary 4: Commenter suggests that it is vital to have UST components <br /> that are compatible with diesel that contains more than 20 percent biodiesel. <br /> (Commenter Number 2) <br /> Response: This comment is beyond the scope of this regulatory package. These <br /> proposed amendments are limited to the approval requirements for UST components <br /> used for the storage of B20. <br /> Comment Summary 5: Commenter requests the State Water Board harmonize the <br /> UST regulations with the California Air Resources Board's (CARB's) goal to reduce <br /> greenhouse gas emissions. (Commenter Number 4) <br /> Response: The State Water Board agrees with the importance of harmonization with <br /> CARB's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will continue to coordinate with <br /> CARB on future regulations. <br /> LOCAL MANDATE <br /> The State Water Board has determined that the proposed action will not impose a <br /> mandate on local agencies or school districts, or a mandate which requires <br />