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New Rules | 2010 Annual Operator Certification Report | Staff Contacts

New Rules

The Revised Rules effective January 2, 2012 may be found here. The following is a summary of important changes.

  • Examination and Licensing Processes have been separated. The application process to take an exam is now very simplified. New forms for examination are available.
  • Exam Requirements - It is no longer a requirement to pass each level of exam before achieving the higher level license. Persons may sit for whichever level of license they feel most comfortable to accomplish. There are 9 exams available VSWS, Class I-IV T and D. Paper exams ($95) will be proctored by the Board twice this year, March and October. Computer based testing ($75 VSWS, $90 I-IV T &D) will be available directly from AMP- information on DWP website.
  • Application for licensure will take place only after successfully passing the exam (s). Initial licensure ($75) upgrades ($20). Licensure is applied per person not per discipline. At the time of licensure the Board will determine if education and experience requirements allow for a full or OIT license. License applciation form is available here.

    USE NEW FORMS - PROCESSES ARE SEPARATED - FEES HAVE CHANGED

  • Renewal Period - Now date dependant. A license may be renewed as early as Nov. 1 of the renewal period. Benefits operator by allowing end of year TCHs to count on the next license cycle. Late renewal dates are also the start of the TCH period. Not just Jan 1st any more. License has the renewed date in lower left corner.
  • Plant upgrades - require Designated Operator to hold appropriate license within 90 days of State changing the operating category. Formerly was next test cycle. Computer based testing allows for ample testing time in 3 months.

    Licenses that have an expiration date of 12/31/2011 should be renewed soon. There is a grace period until March 1, 2012. Contact Terry or Jessica for assistance. Blank Renewal Form is available.

    Learn your Operator Number training providers will be asking for it, applications will need it. OP01234 For exams you will add last four digits of SSN 01234SSN#

2010 Annual Operator Certification Report

This report is sent yearly to EPA to summarize Operator Certification Program activities for the calendar year.

Operator Requirements:

VSWS systems are required to designate one operator in responsible charge. Class I and higher public water suppliers are required to designate two "operators in direct responsible charge". This must be updated within 30 days of any changes.

Public Water System Designated Operator Form

Staff Contacts

Jessica Bishop

Tel: (207) 287-5699

Fax: (207) 287-4172


Teresa Trott

Tel: (207) 287-7485

Fax: (207) 287-4172

 

 

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