| Description | Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for operators of waterworks and wastewater works. |
| State Authority | 54.1-113 and 54.1-201 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the waterworks and wastewater works operators profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and busineses of the Commonwealth. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (16) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Marjorie King / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | waterwasteoper@DPOR.Virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-0362 FAX: (866)350-5354 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Review 2014 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2017. |
| Regulatory Reform | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015. |
| Amend Definitions of Supervision, SDS Experience and Document Requirements for Installers | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2015. |
WWW Operator to Sit for COSSO Exam
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2013. |
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Temporary Suspension of Exam Requirement for Conventional Installer Applicants
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2012. |
| General Review | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2010. |
| Amend regulations to license onsite sewage system professionals. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009. |
| Amendments to Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Regulations | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2006. |
| Amendment to Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Operations Regulations. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2006. |
| Amendment to regulations of the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2004. |
| Amendment to Board for Waterworks and Wasteworks Operators Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/15/2001. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Adjustment 2014 | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 10/16/2015 after the comment period had ended. |
| Temporary License | Emergency/NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 12/09/2010 before the Secretary's office completed its review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 1/11/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 6/12/2001 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |