Section 22-25-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) BOARD. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (2) CERTIFICATE. The certificate of competency issued by the director stating that the operator has met the requirements for the specified operator classification of […]
Section 22-25-11 Certification of operators – Term; renewal; promulgation of rules and regulations. Certificates issued pursuant to this chapter shall continue in effect for three years from the date of issuance or renewal, unless sooner revoked by the director, but these certificates shall remain the property of the board and the certificates shall so state. […]
Section 22-25-12 Certification of operators – Revocation. The director may revoke the certificate of an operator, upon recommendation of the board, when any of the following are found: (1) The operator has practiced fraud or deception in obtaining the certificate. (2) The operator in the performance of his or her duties did not use reasonable […]
Section 22-25-13 Rules and regulations. The board may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Acts 1971, No. 1594, p. 2728, §14; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §11(e).)
Section 22-25-14 Failure of operator to be certified; certain operators excepted. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, municipal corporation, or other governmental subdivision or agency operating a water treatment plant, water distribution system, wastewater treatment plant, or public wastewater collection system to operate same unless the competency of the operator to operate […]
Section 22-25-15 Penalty for violations of chapter. In addition to the provisions of Section 22-22A-5, any person, including any firm, corporation, municipal corporation, water or sewer board, water authority, or other governmental subdivision or agency, violating any provisions of this chapter, or the rules and regulations adopted thereunder, after written notice thereof by the director, […]
Section 22-25-16 Reimbursement by new employer for training expenses. In those instances in which a water or wastewater operator of any municipality, municipal utility board, county, or the state is employed by the State of Alabama, any county, municipality, or another municipal utility board, within 24 months after completing the certification requirements mandated by this […]
Section 22-25-2 Classification of plants and systems. The director shall classify all water treatment plants, water distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants, and public wastewater collection systems affecting the public welfare with regard to the size, type, character of water and wastewater to be treated, and other physical conditions affecting the treatment plants and distribution systems; […]
Section 22-25-7 Certification of operators – Duty of director. The director shall certify persons as to their qualifications to supervise the operation of treatment plants and water distribution and public wastewater collection systems after considering the recommendations of the board. (Acts 1971, No. 1594, p. 2728, §3; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111; Acts 1993, […]
Section 22-25-8 Certification of operators – Examinations. The board shall hold at least one examination each year for the purpose of examining candidates for certification, at a time and place designated by the board. (Acts 1971, No. 1594, p. 2728, §7; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §11(e).)
Section 22-25-9 Certification of operators – Issuance. (a) When the director is satisfied that an applicant is qualified, by examination or otherwise, the director shall issue a certificate attesting to the competency of the applicant as an operator. The certificate shall indicate the classification of works which the operator is qualified to supervise. (b) Certificates […]
