TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SUBTITLE C: WATER POLLUTION
CHAPTER II: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PART 380 PROCEDURE FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF OPERATORS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS
SECTION 380.715 TRAINING RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS


 

Section 380.715  Training Renewal Requirements

 

The requirements for certificate renewal are as follows:

 

a)         Class 1 and Class 2 certified operators must complete and document 30 hours of training during the 3 year certificate period before the certificate expiration date.

 

1)         A minimum of 20 hours of training must relate to the technical aspects of wastewater treatment and operations.

 

2)         The Agency will accept a maximum of 10 hours of training relating to the professional responsibilities of the operator and to safety.

 

b)         Class 3 and Class 4 certified operators must complete and document 15 hours of training during the 3 year certificate period before the certificate expiration date.

 

1)         A minimum of 10 hours of training must relate to the technical aspects of wastewater treatment and operations.

 

2)         The Agency will accept a maximum of 5 hours of training relating to the professional responsibilities of the operator and to safety.

 

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 5203, effective July 1, 2019)