Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 302.304 - Issuance of certificate through reciprocity(a) The Board may issue a certificate to an applicant holding a valid water or wastewater, or both, operator certificate from another state, territory, the District of Columbia or a Board-approved reciprocity register, when the applicant meets the requirements for certification defined in § 302.104 (relating to certification requirements) and demonstrates the out-of-State certificate was issued as the result of passing an examination comparable to one administered by the Board.(b) The Department will determine whether the content of the examination is comparable to an examination prepared by the Department and obtain confirmation from the state, territory or Board approved registry that issued the applicant's certificate that the applicant holds a valid certificate, and is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and other requirements.(c) Operators previously certified in this Commonwealth are not eligible to apply for reciprocity if: (1) The Board revoked, suspended or modified their certificate in accordance with § 302.308 (relating to suspensions, revocation or modification of an operator's certificate).(2) The operator failed to meet the continuing education requirements for its most recent 3-year renewal cycle. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 302.104 (relating to certification requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 302.301 (relating to board procedures for certification action).