Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
Title 197 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATORS
Chapter 4 - CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, EXAMINATION PROCEDURES, EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL
Section 197-4-003 - Expiration and Renewal
Current through March 20, 2024
003.01 Expiration, notification, and renewal is in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-15,138.
003.02 The department will notify the certified operator regarding expiration at the last known address. Failure of the department to notify the certified operator of expiration does not relieve the certified operator of the responsibility for renewal.
003.03 As a prerequisite for renewal, each certified operator will obtain a minimum of two (2) CEU's of training approved by the department during the two (2) years prior to expiration. Excess CEU's earned in a two (2) year interval may be carried over into the next two (2) year interval up to the maximum amount of one (1) CEU.
003.04 The certificate renewal fee as prescribed in Appendix C is to accompany the renewal application.
003.05 The certificate renewal date may be changed for the convenience of the certified operator with adequate justification, at the discretion of the director. Renewal fees will be prorated in such cases.
003.06 Certification Status during Military Deployment or Catastrophic Conditions. Certified operators may request their certification status be placed temporarily on hold during times of military deployment or a catastrophic condition. Upon request from the operator, in accordance with this section, the Department will place a hold on the certification in such cases until such time as the operator is in a return to work status. The operator, or wastewater facility on behalf of the operator, is to notify the Department within 30 days of a military deployment or catastrophic condition and within 30 days of the operator returning to work. While the certification is placed on hold, the operator will not be required to renew or obtain CEUs. Upon returning to work, the operator will have six (6) months to obtain necessary CEUs and renew certification, as appropriate.
