Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 400-499 - Environmental Protection - Air Pollution Control
Chapter NR 499 - Training and certification requirements for solid waste treatment facility operators
Section NR 499.04 - Solid waste treatment facilities

(a) There shall be one or more certified operators on the site of a solid waste treatment facility at all times during the facility's hours of operation, determined as follows:

(b) Each solid waste treatment facility shall employ at least one certified operator. The level of operator certification required shall be as follows:

(c) The owner shall notify the department in writing of the appointment of an interim chief facility operator within 10 business days of the appointment. This appointment is valid for 6 months and may be renewed. Any request for renewing an interim chief facility operator appointment shall be in writing and filed with the department at least 30 days prior to expiration of the 6 month period. The department may deny a request for renewal if the department determines that inadequate attempts have been made to hire a permanent chief facility operator.

Note: All submissions under this chapter shall be mailed to the:

Department of Natural Resources

Bureau of Integrated Science Services, Operator Certification

PO Box 7921

Madison WI 53707-7921

All application forms required under this chapter may be obtained from this address.

(d) All certificates issued by the department under this chapter shall be displayed on the premises of the facility where the certified operators are employed.