Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 531 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
Section 096-531-14 - Criteria for Revocation or Suspension
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
The Department may revoke or suspend a certification if the Commissioner, pursuant to section 13 of this chapter, finds that a certified operator:
A. Practiced fraud or deception;
B. Failed to use reasonable care or judgment or to apply the requisite knowledge, ability or ethical standards in the performance of the certified operator's required duties;
C. Failed to manage or supervise a wastewater treatment plant in a manner that would ensure that the wastewater treatment plant is operated in compliance with state law, rules and licenses;
D. Violated any applicable state law, rule licenses, or ethical standard as set forth in Department rules, including compliance with the "Operator Code of Professional Conduct" set forth in section 16;
E. Lost the competency required for certification or did not possess the competency required at the time of certification; or
F. Is unable to properly perform the operator's required duties.
