WAC 246-292-080   System temporary operator certification.  (1) The department may issue temporary certification to an operator without examination if:

     (a) The public water system submits:

     (i) A letter requesting temporary certification for the operator; and

     (ii) The applicable fee.

     (b) The operator completes and submits a certification application; and

     (c) The operator meets or will meet the minimum education and operating experience requirements of the mandatory classification for the vacated position, prior to the expiration date of the temporary certification.

     (2) Only one temporary certification may be issued in each instance of any position vacancy.

     (3) The temporary certification shall be valid for up to twelve months.

     (4) The temporary certification shall be specific to the designated system and is not transferrable to any other system or operator.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. 01-02-070, § 246-292-080, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW. 94-04-004, § 246-292-080, filed 1/20/94, effective 2/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-292-080, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119.050. 78-10-053 (Order 1343), § 248-55-090, filed 9/22/78.]