15A N.C. Admin. Code 8G.0403

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 13, January 2, 2025

Section 08G .0403 - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATORS

Eligibility for certification as a Water Pollution Control Collection System Operator is based on the following qualifications:

(1) for Grade I certification, the applicant must: have successfully completed approved training for Grade I water pollution control collection system operators.

(2) for Grade II certification, the applicant must:

(a) hold a valid North Carolina Grade I Water Pollution Control Collection System Operator certificate;

(b) have six months of actual experience in water pollution control collection system operations; and

(c) have successfully completed approved training for Grade II water pollution control collection system operators.

(3) for Grade III certification, the applicant must:

(a) hold a valid North Carolina Grade II Water Pollution Control Collection System Operator certificate;

(b) have successfully completed approved training for Grade III water pollution control collection system operators; and

(c) either:

(i) have two years of actual experience in water pollution control collection system operations, or

(ii) be a graduate of a two or four year college or university and have taken and passed, a minimum of six courses in a field directly related to the operation and maintenance of a collection system, e.g. civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering, and have one year of actual experience in the operation of a water pollution control collection system.

(4) for Grade IV certification, the applicant must:

(a) hold a valid North Carolina Grade III Water Pollution Control Collection System Operator certificate;

(b) have successfully completed approved training for Grade IV water pollution control collection system operators; and

(c) either:

(i) have three years of actual experience in water pollution control collection system operations, or

(ii) be a graduate of a two or four year college or university and have taken and passed, a minimum of six courses in a field directly related to the operation and maintenance of a collection system, e.g. civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering, and have two years of actual experience in the operation of a water pollution control collection system.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 08G .0403

Authority G.S. 90A-39;
Eff. April 1, 1999;
Amended Eff. December 1, 2006;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 26, 2015.

Authority G.S. 90A-39;
Eff. 4/1/1999;
Amended Eff. 12/1/2006.