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Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals

Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licensing Regulations [18 VAC 160 ‑ 30]

Chapter Information

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	There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (3) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information

Name / Title:	Trisha L. Lindsey / Board Executive Director
Address:	9960 Mayland Drive Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address:	waterwasteoper@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone:	(804)367-8595 FAX: (866)350-5354 TDD: ()-

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Current Actions
2021 Fee Adjustment	Proposed	Governor's office review in progress.

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Past Actions
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/08/2021.
2017 Temporary Fee Reduction	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2018.
General Review 2014	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2017.

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Withdrawn Actions
2021 Fee Adjustment

Last Activity	Status
Periodic Reviews
1/22/2021 Agency Completed	Retain As Is