Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
chapter
Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations [18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]
Action:
General Review of Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations
Action 6285
 
General Information
Action Summary The Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals (“the Board”) is undertaking a general regulatory review of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations. The regulation provides for the licensure of individuals who operate waterworks or wastewater works. The goals of the action include: 1. Review of discretionary requirements imposed on regulated parties to determine whether such requirements impose burdens that are not necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; or are not necessary to effectively administer the licensure program, in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Directive Number One (2022); 2. Review to ensure the regulation compliments current Virginia law and meets applicable federal requirements, if any; 3. Review to ensure the regulation is organized, clear, and understandable; and 4. Review to ensure the regulation provides minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public. In addition, the review will ensure the regulation reflects current DPOR procedures and policies, along with any other changes determined to be necessary and appropriate.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [7558]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10074 NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/11/2023.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Tanya Pettus  / Board Administrator
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: waterwasteoper@DPOR.Virginia.gov
Phone: (804)367-1795    FAX: (866)350-5354    TDD: ()-