Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XXIII - Certified Solid Waste Operators
Chapter 9 - Operator Certification
Section XXIII-913 - Levels of Operator Certification

A. Each certification shall specify the level of complexity of SWMF operation for which the certificate is issued. Levels of operator certification are hereby established as "A," "B," and "C." Level "A" represents the most comprehensive level of complexity; Level "B" is an intermediate level of complexity; and Level "C" represents the least comprehensive level of complexity. Additional levels may be added by amendment to these regulations.

B. A Level "A" certificate shall encompass all of the technical, regulatory, administrative, and management knowledge needed to perform all of the duties necessary for the proper operation of an entire solid waste management facility and shall encompass both procedural and operational aspects of a processing or disposal facility (all technical, regulatory, administrative, and management duties necessary for the proper operation of the solid waste processing or disposal facility), according to the type of facility for which the applicant seeks certification.

C. A Level "B" certificate shall encompass all of the technical, regulatory, administrative, and management knowledge needed to perform the duties necessary for the proper operation of a solid waste management facility as determined by assigned duties and customary practice, and operational knowledge needed to operate a processing or disposal facility (i.e., equipment selection, maintenance, waste handling procedures, safety procedures, personnel hiring and training, reports, and special and hazardous waste identification), according to the type of facility for which the applicant seeks certification.

D. A Level "C" certificate shall encompass the operational knowledge needed to operate a portion of the waste handling aspects of a processing or disposal facility (i.e., unloading and spotting; maintaining smallest practical working face; layering, compacting, covering, cleaning, and maintaining equipment; equipment operation; and special or hazardous waste identification), according to the type of facility for which the applicant seeks certification.