R311-207-9. Consultants Hired by Third Parties

  (a) A certified UST consultant hired by a third party under Subsection 19-6-409(2)(e) shall:

  (1) have an approved PST Trust Fund Statement of Qualification in accordance with Subsection R311-207-3(c), and

  (2) have approved PST Trust Fund labor rates in accordance with Section R311-207-7.

  (b) To ensure compliance with Subsection 19-6-409(4)(a)(ii), one consultant shall be designated by all known third parties claiming injury or damage from a release. The designation shall be made in writing to the Director.

  (c) For the claimant to be eligible to receive payments from the Fund under Subsection 19-6-409(2)(e):

  (1) all work plans and budgets shall be pre-approved by the Director in accordance with Subsection R311-207-3(j);

  (2) the consultant shall comply with Sections R311-207-4 and R311-207-5; and

  (3) requests for reimbursement from the Fund shall be made in accordance with Subsections R311-207-3(h) and (i).