Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
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Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
 
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Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals Regulations [18 VAC 160 ‑ 20]
Action General Review
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 4/17/2009
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2/20/09  10:56 am
Commenter: Robert Leake - Virginia Dept. Of Corrections

PROPOSED CPE REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTEWATER OPERATORS
 

There are many operators employed by the DOC that are licensed in both water & wastewater. This is the case with many municipalities and private utility companies as well. As written, an operator would now be required to have 20 training hours for each license held during the bi-annual renewal cycle (assuming they hold a class 3 or higher license in both categories). I think a provision that addresses dual certification should be included in the final regulation. The subject matter covered in many water training classes applies to wastewater as well. SUGGESTION: ALLOW A SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF THE APPROVED TRAINING  A WATERWORKS OPERATOR OBTAINS TO BE USED FOR WASTEWATER RECERTIFICATION ALSO.                                                  

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