Paul S. NimanChairman, Board of Certification of Operators

of Drinking Water Supply FacilitiesMassDEP, Environmental Engineer

MassDEP 2011 Spring Training

Changes in Operator Certification Requirements

Regulatory Authority

Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities (Board) regulates licensing of drinking water operators

Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) regulates public water systems (PWSs)

Reasons for Regulatory Changes

“Raising the bar” for drinking water operators

Recommendation from MWWA Operator Training Task Force

Training Requirements to Sit for ExamsAdopted by Board - Effective January 1,

2012VSS/D1/T1 Exams – No requirementsD2/D3/D4 Exams – Completion of Basic

Distribution CourseT2 Exam - Completion of Basic Treatment

Course

Training Requirements to Sit for Exams (cont.)T3/T4 Exams

* Applicants not holding T2 Full License Completion of Basic Treatment Course and Advanced Treatment Course

* Applicants holding T2 Full License Completion of Advanced Treatment Course

Training Requirements to Sit for Exams (cont.)

Exemptions – Board may waive training requirements for any exam * requires written request to the Board

All training courses must be approved by the Board

Use of Sequential ExamsAdopted by Board - Effective January 1,

2012All applicants must complete exams

sequentially* Must pass 1D/1T before taking 2D/2T* Must pass 2D/2T before taking 3D/3T* Must pass 3D/3T before taking 4D/4T

Use of Sequential Exams (cont.)Exemptions

* Applicant holding 1D/1T Full or OIT may take 2D/2T

* Applicant holding 2D/2T Full or OIT may take 3D/3T

* Applicant holding 3D/3T Full or OIT may take 4D/4T

Board may waive requirements for taking exams sequentially in exceptional situations* requires written request to the Board

Use of Sequential Exams (cont.)

Adopted by Board - Effective March 4, 2011

Relevant CEUs accepted from IACET certified organizations

Distance Learning/On-line Training accepted from:* accredited colleges or universities* IACET certified organizations* certifying authorities accepted by Board

Requirements for TCHs

Future Changes in Staffing Requirements

MassDEP will be revising its regulations to require PWS with disinfection only to be staffed by operator with treatment license

DW Board website: http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/dw/index.htm

MassDEP DWP website: http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/index.htm

Additional Information

Questions

Contact Paul Niman at (617) 556-1166 or by email at paul.niman@state.ma.us