Regulation .03 Operator Certification Requirement.
Regulation .03 Operator Certification Requirement.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Each composting facility regulated by this chapter shall operate under the supervision of a certified operator.
B.
Certification. A person shall apply for certification as a composting facility operator by:
(1)
Applying to the Department on a departmental form; and
(2)
Demonstrating proof of practical and scientific knowledge of composting by passing a written examination given by the Department.
C.
Recertification. A person shall apply for renewal by:
(1)
Applying to the Department;
(2)
Demonstrating satisfactory knowledge of composting by attending during the period of certification at least one training course approved by the Department or by reexamination; and
(3)
Complying with all other requirements of this chapter.
D.
A composting facility operator certificate is valid for 3 years beginning January 1, or whenever obtained, until December 31 of the third year of certification.
E.
Examination.
(1)
Each applicant for certification shall pass a written examination given by the Department.
(2)
The Department shall give the examination at least twice a year.
(3)
The Department may provide either the required training or a list of study materials before any examination is given.
(4)
To apply for the examination to be certified as a composting facility operator, an applicant shall file with the Department at least 15 days before any announced examination an application on the form the Department requires.