OAR 333-061-0260
Certificate Renewal Levels 1–4

(1) Certification expires December 31 every two years based upon the first letter in the last name of the individual. Certification for individuals with names beginning in the letters A-K expires in even numbered years, and certification for individuals with names beginning in the letters L-Z expires in odd numbered years. Certification renewal fees may be prorated if an individual’s current certification expires one year prior to the beginning of the next two-year certification period.
(2) Operators must earn two CEUs every two years in areas of relevant subject matter as described below.
(a) CEU for specialized operator training will be accepted from the following categories at the discretion of the Authority.
(A) Technical capacity: water treatment facilities construction and performance, source construction and protection, capacity, storage, pumping and distribution facility construction and protection, water distribution integrity/leakage and water quality issues related to public/user health.
(B) Managerial capacity: water system operation, planning, system governance, development and implementation of system policies, professional support, record keeping, drinking water and related regulations to insure protection of public health, communication and involvement with water users.
(C) Financial capacity: adequacy of revenues to meet expenses, revenue sources, affordability of user charges, rate setting process, budgeting, production and utilization of a capital improvement plan, periodic financial audits, bond ratings, debt and borrowing.
(b) Two college credits in the fields of engineering, chemistry, water/wastewater technology, or allied sciences satisfy continuing education requirements.
(c) CEU from other states having standards equal to or greater than these rules may be accepted by the Authority.
(d) Maintaining CEU records is the responsibility of the operator.
(e) CEU credit will be awarded for the same course or training only once every two year period.
(3) An operator who fails to renew their certification as prescribed by section (1) of this rule by the expiration date cannot be in direct responsible charge of a water system.
(4) The Authority may grant certification renewal without a reinstatement fee until January 31 in the year following the expiration date of the certification. A reinstatement fee as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0265 (Fees) is required in addition to any renewal fees for all renewal applications received after the grace period ending on January 31 immediately following the expiration date of the certification.
(5) Any certified operator who fails to renew their certification for one year following the expiration date of the certification must meet the requirements established for initial applicants for certification as specified in OAR 333-061-0245 (Applications for Certification Levels 1–4).

Source: Rule 333-061-0260 — Certificate Renewal Levels 1–4, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-061-0260 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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

May 26, 2025

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