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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 Exams
Adopted by Board - Effective January 1, 2012
All 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 [email protected]