This was an existing rule that expired in March of 2018. This rule is essential in establishing ongoing training standards for hazardous materials emergency response agencies. The purpose of this rule is to establish minimum rules establishing ongoing training standards for hazardous materials emergency response agencies. There is adopted, as part of this rule, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Standard 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 edition, and (NFPA) Standard 1072, 2017 edition, except as amended by provisions as outlined in this rule. These NFPA Standards set the criteria for certification in hazardous materials response in the State of Utah. This rule establishes the Hazardous Materials Advisory Council (Council). This Council is created by the Board. This Council's duties are to provide direction to the Board in matters relating to training and certification standards for hazardous materials emergency responders and emergency response agencies. The Council approves curriculum for hazardous materials training at various levels and approves examinations for certification. This rule recognizes nationally accepted levels of certification in hazardous materials emergency response and establishes a minimum level of tested competency for each level of certification. This certification is voluntary.