7 Del. Admin. Code § 7204-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 4, October 1, 2024

Section 7204-4.0 - Licensing Requirements

4.1 Any Wastewater Treatment Facility (except those specifically exempted by the Department), whether publicly or privately owned, used or intended for use by the public or private persons, shall be under the supervision of a Delaware Licensed Wastewater Operator(s) in Direct Responsible Charge, whose competency is licensed by the Secretary in a classification corresponding to, or higher than, the classification of the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

4.2 No person shall perform the duties of a Delaware Licensed Wastewater Operator without obtaining a Delaware Wastewater Operator's License.

4.3 Any Wastewater Treatment Facility (except those specifically exempted by the Department), whether publicly or privately owned, used or intended for use by the public or private persons, shall at all times have available, a Delaware Licensed Wastewater Operator(s) capable of operating the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

4.4 In January (no later than January 31) of each year, any owner of a Wastewater Treatment Facility whether publicly or privately owned, used or intended for use by the public or private persons, shall register with the Department and list the type of facility, the average daily flow, and the name(s) of all Delaware Licensed Wastewater Operators on a standard form provided by the Department (commonly known as a Section 4.04 Report). Any personnel changes involving the Delaware Licensed Wastewater Operator(s), including operators in DRC, shall be reported to the Department within 30 days after the change.

4.5 On-Site Wastewater Disposal Systems with a design flow less than 2,500 gallons per day (gpd), are exempt from the provisions of these regulations. Other Wastewater Treatment Facilities may be granted exemption by the Department under subsection 5.2.

4.6 All persons must be operating or have documented evidence of promise of employment at a Wastewater Treatment Facility in Delaware, in order to be issued a Delaware Wastewater Operators License.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 7204-4.0

21 DE Reg. 900 (5/1/2018) (Final)