Code of Massachusetts Regulations
257 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF OPERATORS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
Title 257 CMR 2.00 - Certification Of Operators Of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Section 2.05 - Examinations
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) The Board will prepare examinations to be used in determining the knowledge, ability, and judgment of applicants for operator certification. Examinations will be prepared for industrial, municipal and combined operator grades as set forth in 257 CMR 2.12.
(2) Examinations will be held at least twice a year at places and times established by the Board. Notice of examination will be published in newspapers of general circulation and trade, industry, or professional publications.
(3) The passing score on examinations shall be the correct response to 66% of the examination questions for examination grades 1 & 2 Municipal and Industrial. The passing score on examinations for grades 3 and 4 Municipal and Industrial and 5 combined shall be the correct response to 65% of the examination questions. The passing score on examination for grade 6 combined shall be the correct response to 70% of the examination questions.
(4) All examinations shall be graded by the Board or its designees. The applicant shall be notified of the outcome in writing. Examination papers will not be returned to the applicant.
(5) Upon written request of the applicant, the applicant's examination shall be made available for review at the Boston Office, Division of Water Pollution Control.