Or. Admin. R. 333-061-0228
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 4, April 1, 2024
Section 333-061-0228 - Certification Requirements for Small Water System Operators(1) To obtain certification as the operator of a small water system as defined in OAR 333-061-0220(1), individuals must: (a) Have graduated from high school or completed an approved GED program;(b) Have completed an Authority-approved training for small water system operations;(c) Submit a certificate demonstrating completion of the requirements specified in subsections (1)(a) and (b) of this rule; and(d) Beginning on August 1, 2022, obtain a score of at least 70 percent on an Authority-approved written examination for small water system operations. For individuals with certification that expires after July 31, 2022, the person must pass the written examination to obtain a new certificate upon expiration of their existing certification.(2) Small water system certification expires on July 31, three years after the certification was granted.(3) Individuals certified as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0235 through 333-061-0265 at levels 1 through 4 for water distribution or water treatment are qualified to be designated in direct responsible charge of a small water system.Or. Admin. R. 333-061-0228
OHD 7-2002, f. & cert. ef. 5-2-02; PH 16-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-9-04 thru 10-5-04; PH 20-2004, f. & cert. ef. 6-18-04; PH 33-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-21-04; PH 7-2010, f. & cert. ef. 4-19-10; PH 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-13; PH 14-2014, f. & cert. ef. 5-8-14; PH 2-2019, amend filed 01/28/2019, effective 1/28/2019; PH 88-2020, amend filed 12/29/2020, effective 1/1/2021Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 448.131 & 448.450
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 448.450, 448.455 & 448.460