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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
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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)
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Reasons for Regulatory Changes
“Raising the bar” for drinking water operators
Recommendation from MWWA Operator Training Task Force
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Board may waive requirements for taking exams sequentially in exceptional situations* requires written request to the Board
Use of Sequential Exams (cont.)
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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
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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
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DW Board website: http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/dw/index.htm
MassDEP DWP website: http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/index.htm
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