Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 64-5-12 - Certification from Another Jurisdiction12.1. The Commissioner shall grant certification to a wastewater operator certified by another jurisdiction if the applicant:12.1.1. Is actively seeking, has been offered, or has accepted employment which requires a certified operator in West Virginia;12.1.2. Submits a completed application in a manner approved by the Commissioner;12.1.3. Meets the educational and work experience requirements of this rule; and,12.1.4. Demonstrates he or she has successfully passed an examination in another jurisdiction substantially equivalent to the certification level sought, as determined by the Commissioner.12.1.4.a. To be considered substantially equivalent, the other jurisdiction's examination must contain questions covering the following topics, including related mathematics: System process monitoring; Evaluation and adjustment of wastewater treatment processes; Evaluation and maintenance of equipment; Equipment operation; Laboratory analysis; and Compliance, which must equate to the standards set forth in the Clean Water Act, 3 U.S.C. §1251 et seq. If the Commissioner determines that the other jurisdiction has substantially different regulations that solely prevent the examination from being substantially equivalent, then the Commissioner may require an applicant to take a West Virginia-specific operator course within 24 months of granting a Reciprocal Operator License but without a requirement that the applicant take an additional examination.12.1.4.b. If the Commissioner determines the other jurisdiction's examination is substantially equivalent, a Reciprocal Operator License will be issued for the equivalent West Virginia certification level. The Commissioner may condition and limit renewal of the License on a requirement for additional education classes as allowed under subsection (a).12.1.4.c. If the Commissioner determines the other jurisdiction's examination is not substantially equivalent, the applicant must pass the West Virginia certification examination equivalent to the certification level of the other jurisdiction.