Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-5-3 - Definitions3.1. Adequate. -- A sufficient amount of time, as determined by the Commissioner, considering treatment complexity, collection system, and other factors such as personnel leave.3.2. Advanced Operator. -- An individual holding a valid advanced West Virginia wastewater operator designation issued by the Commissioner.3.3. Certified Operator. -- An individual holding a valid West Virginia wastewater operator certification issued by the Commissioner.3.4. Chief Operator. -- The certified operator whom the owner designates to be responsible for managing the daily operational activities of a wastewater system or a collection system in a manner that ensures meeting state and federal Clean Water Act rules and regulations.3.5. Class I Operator. -- An individual holding a valid Class I West Virginia wastewater operator certification issued by the Commissioner.3.6. Class II Operator. -- An individual holding a valid Class II West Virginia wastewater operator certification issued by the Commissioner.3.7. Class III Operator. -- An individual holding a valid Class III West Virginia wastewater operator certification issued by the Commissioner.3.8. Class IV Operator. -- An individual holding a valid Class IV West Virginia wastewater operator certification issued by the Commissioner.3.9. Class C Operator. -- An individual holding a valid Class C West Virginia wastewater operator certification issued by the Commissioner. This classification was previously referred to as 1C.3.10. Class H Operator. -- An individual holding a valid Class H West Virginia wastewater operator certification issued by the Commissioner.3.11. Class HR Operator. -- An individual holding a valid Class H West Virginia wastewater operator certification issued by the Commissioner with restricted (R) operations. This certification only applies to an individual homeowner who was grandfathered in accordance with this rule or has taken the Class H course and passed the Class H exam who is limited to operating only his or her individually owned Class H system. Class HR certification does not have a certification fee and does not require a high school diploma or GED.3.12. Class S Operator. -- An individual holding a valid Class S West Virginia wastewater operator certification issued by the Commissioner. This classification was previously referred to as 1S.3.13. Collection System. -- Facilities upstream of the wastewater treatment plant used to convey wastewater to the treatment plant.3.14. Commissioner. -- Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health or his or her designee.3.15. Continuing Education Hour (CEH). -- One hour of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship approved by the Commissioner for renewal of wastewater operator certification.3.16. Continuing Education Unit (CEU). -- 10 CEHs.3.17. Experience. -- Hands-on work performing certified operator duties at a wastewater system.3.18. GPD. -- Gallons per day.3.19. Home Aeration Unit (HAU). -- Sewage treatment and disposal system of domestic sewage only permitted capability of 600 gpd or less, serving individual residences and/or certain commercial establishments. It is also known as aerobic treatment unit (ATU).3.20. MGD. -- Million gallons per day.3.21. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). -- The federal wastewater discharge permit issued by the WV DEP.3.22. Operate. -- To perform the practical work and apply the technical knowledge and operational skills in the treatment and collection of wastewater.3.23. Operator-in-Training (OIT). -- An individual holding a valid operator-in-training certificate, issued by the Commissioner, who is training under the responsibility of the Chief Operator at a wastewater system while completing the educational and experience requirements to become a Class I operator.3.24. Owner. -- The person legally responsible for the operation of a wastewater system.3.25. Person. -- An individual, partnership, association, syndicate, company, firm, trust, corporation, government, institution, department, division, bureau, federal agency, or any other entity recognized by law.3.26. Secretary. -- Secretary of the WV DEP or his or her designee.3.27. Wastewater. -- Water containing human, animal, or domestic waste, except this definition does not include industrial wastewater regulated by the WV DEP.3.28. Wastewater System. -- A facility collecting, treating, and discharging wastewater, except this definition does not include industrial wastewater systems regulated by the WV DEP.