§ 302.705. Accelerated certification requirements for system modifications.
(a) An operator certificate upgrade is required when an increase in treatment capacity of the system no longer qualifies the available operator to make process control decisions for that system. When the capacity of the system is increased so as to change the classification of the system, the existing available operators will qualify for an accelerated certification upgrade by applying for an upgrade in class before the larger system becomes operational. Additional experience or training is not required.
(b) An operator certificate upgrade is required when the addition of a different treatment technology to a system no longer qualifies the available operators to make process control decisions for that system. When a different treatment technology is added that results in a change of the subclassification of the system, the existing available operators may qualify for an accelerated certification upgrade if:
(1) The owner obtains the appropriate NPDES, public water supply or The Clean Streams Law permit from the Department.
(2) The operator successfully completes an onsite, Department-approved training program from the manufacturer or consulting engineer on the proper operation and maintenance of the new treatment technology.
(3) The operator passes, or previously passed, the appropriate Part II Technology Specific examination for the new treatment technology. Additional experience required under § 302.303(b) (relating to issuance of upgraded certificate) would be waived.
(4) The manufacturer or consulting engineer provides the Board and the Department with written documentation that the available operators for the system have successfully completed the formalized startup training and assistance program and are competent in the operation of the treatment technology.
(c) The available operators of the system undergoing an upgrade may continue to make process control decisions for the system if the conditions for accelerated certification as defined in subsection (a) or (b) are met. If not, the owner of the system will find another available operator with the appropriate class and subclassifications to make process control decisions until the existing certified operators at the system meet the additional examination requirements defined in § 302.702 (relating to examination requirements) and any additional experience requirements defined in § 302.703 (relating to experience requirements).
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