Section R. 299.2952 - Operator in chargeRule 52.
(1) An owner of a treatment facility shall designate a superintendent, who shall be a properly certified operator, to be in responsible charge of the day-to-day operation and maintenance of each treatment facility, and shall notify the division in writing of the designation, including the address and telephone number thereof. The superintendent shall hold a certificate equivalent to or higher than the classification of the treatment facility. The owner of the treatment facility may replace the superintendent with another properly certified operator at any time, and shall notify the department in writing within 10 days after the replacement.(2) During construction of a new treatment facility and before placing the facility in operation, the owner shall employ a properly certified operator who shall be in charge when the facility is completed and placed in operation. This individual shall become fully familiar with all facilities and equipment, and shall train selected subordinate employees as appropriate both before and following facility start-up.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2952