OAR 333-061-0245
Applications for Certification Levels 1–4

(1)

An applicant for certification must submit documentation with any application demonstrating that their qualifying experience and education meets the minimum requirements specified in OAR 333-061-0235 (Operator Certification Requirements, Levels 1–4).

(2)

To obtain initial certification or certification at a higher level by examination, individuals must:

(a)

Submit complete, signed copies of their application for the examination, and affidavit of experience;

(b)

Meet the minimum qualifications for the certification sought as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0235 (Operator Certification Requirements, Levels 1–4);

(c)

Pay the applicable examination fee as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0265 (Fees) for the certification sought and examination applied for; and

(d)

Successfully pass the examination for the certification sought.

(3)

To obtain certification by reciprocity, individuals must:

(a)

Possess current, valid certification in another state or province which has a recognized certification program substantially equivalent to the requirements set forth in these rules;

(b)

Submit a complete, signed reciprocity application and an affidavit of experience;

(c)

Pay the applicable reciprocity application fee as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0265 (Fees) for each certificate desired; and

(d)

Pay the exam fee as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0265 (Fees), for any examination as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0250 (Examinations for Certification, Levels 1–4), if required by the Authority.

(4)

All applications for exams must be accompanied by the appropriate fee(s) and documentation, and must be submitted to the Authority 60 days prior to the desired examination date.

(5)

Operating experience earned at a water treatment plant or distribution system is considered qualifying experience for examinations up to one classification level higher than that of the water system where the applicant gained their experience.

(6)

The Authority may waive the education or experience requirements for Level 1 certification if the applicant meets the education requirements and possesses at least three months of operating experience, three months of water-related experience or 30 hours of relevant water system training (three CEUs or three college credits). Upon passing an examination, the Authority will recognize the applicant as an operator in training (OIT) for a period not to exceed 36 calendar months, unless a longer period is approved by the Authority in writing.

Source: Rule 333-061-0245 — Applications for Certification Levels 1–4, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-061-0245.

333‑061‑0005
Purpose 333‑061‑0010
Scope 333‑061‑0015
Adoption by Reference 333‑061‑0020
Definitions 333‑061‑0025
Responsibilities of Water Suppliers 333‑061‑0030
Maximum Contaminant Levels and Action Levels 333‑061‑0031
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Levels 333‑061‑0032
Treatment Requirements and Performance Standards for Surface Water, Groundwater Under Direct Influence of Surface Water, and Groundwater 333‑061‑0034
Treatment Requirements and Performance Standards for Corrosion Control 333‑061‑0036
Sampling and Analytical Requirements 333‑061‑0040
Reporting and Record Keeping 333‑061‑0042
Public Notice 333‑061‑0043
Consumer Confidence Reports 333‑061‑0045
Variances 333‑061‑0046
Permits 333‑061‑0050
Construction Standards 333‑061‑0055
Waivers from Construction Standards 333‑061‑0057
Voluntary Drinking Water Protection Program 333‑061‑0060
Plan Submission and Review Requirements 333‑061‑0061
Capacity Requirements for Public Water Systems 333‑061‑0062
Land Use Coordination 333‑061‑0063
Environmental Review Process for The Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program 333‑061‑0064
Emergency Response Plan Requirements 333‑061‑0065
Operation and Maintenance 333‑061‑0070
Cross Connection Control Requirements 333‑061‑0071
Backflow Prevention Assembly Installation and Operation Standards 333‑061‑0072
Backflow Assembly Tester Certification 333‑061‑0073
Cross Connection Specialist Certification 333‑061‑0074
Cross Connection Training Programs, Course, and Instructor Requirements 333‑061‑0075
Sanitary Surveys of Watersheds 333‑061‑0076
Sanitary Surveys 333‑061‑0077
Composite Correction Program & Comprehensive Performance Evaluations 333‑061‑0078
Coliform Investigations 333‑061‑0080
Role of Counties 333‑061‑0085
Supplemental Fluoridation 333‑061‑0087
Product Acceptability Criteria 333‑061‑0089
Annual Water System Fee 333‑061‑0090
Penalties 333‑061‑0095
Severability 333‑061‑0097
Adverse Health Effects Language 333‑061‑0098
References 333‑061‑0210
Operator Certification: Scope 333‑061‑0220
Classification of Water Treatment Plants and Water Distribution Systems 333‑061‑0225
General Requirements Applying to Water Suppliers and Water Systems 333‑061‑0228
Certification Requirements for Small Water System Operators 333‑061‑0230
Contracting For Services 333‑061‑0232
General Requirements Applying to Water System Operators 333‑061‑0235
Operator Certification Requirements, Levels 1–4 333‑061‑0245
Applications for Certification Levels 1–4 333‑061‑0250
Examinations for Certification, Levels 1–4 333‑061‑0260
Certificate Renewal Levels 1–4 333‑061‑0265
Fees 333‑061‑0270
Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification 333‑061‑0272
Suspension of Certification 333‑061‑0305
Domestic Well Program: Purpose 333‑061‑0310
Scope 333‑061‑0324
Area of Public Health Concern 333‑061‑0325
Domestic Well Tests 333‑061‑0330
Accredited Laboratories 333‑061‑0335
Sample Collection 333‑061‑0400
Reducing Lead in School Drinking Water 333‑061‑0510
Applicability of Cyanotoxin Rules 333‑061‑0520
Definitions 333‑061‑0530
Health Advisory Levels 333‑061‑0540
Cyanotoxin Monitoring 333‑061‑0550
Analytical Methods 333‑061‑0560
Reporting 333‑061‑0570
Public Notification 333‑061‑0580
Record Keeping
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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