Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-300 - Certification of operators of solid waste incinerator and landfill facilities
Section 173-300-140 - Reciprocity
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
The director may, with the approval of the board of advisors, waive examinations for applicants who hold valid incinerator or landfill operators certificates, or inspector certificates issued by other states, a province, the federal government, or a professional association that has comparable standards as determined by the board.
(1) Applications for reciprocity will be considered when:
(2) The board shall review and compare out-of-state examinations with Washington's examinations to determine at which level the examination is most equivalent.
(3) Training in state of Washington solid waste law is required for certification.
(4) Incinerator operators are required to successfully complete an examination to determine the competency needed to operate and maintain the facility for which the operator is currently responsible.
(5) Certificates must be issued to each reciprocity applicant who meets the minimum training and examination requirements set forth in WAC 173-300-080. Upon notification by the department that the applicant meets all the criteria, the certification fee is due within thirty days from the date of notification.
Statutory Authority: 1989 c 431. 00-19-017 (Order 00-16), § 173-300-140, filed 9/8/00, effective 10/9/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.95D RCW and RCW 70.95.710. 91-01-093, § 173-300-140, filed 12/18/90, effective 1/1/91.