(1) A certified operator who received a legacy certification prior to January 1, 2001, remains subject to the following:
(a) A legacy operator certification is valid only for the designated public water system and is not transferable to another operator or public water system;
(b) An operator with a legacy certification shall meet all renewal requirements in WAC
246-292-090; and
(c) If an operator with a legacy certification fails to renew the certificate as required in WAC
246-292-090, the operator shall no longer be certified. If the certificate expires, the operator must apply for a new certification and meet all the requirements of a new applicant as required in WAC
246-292-060 and
246-292-070.
(2) If the classification of a water treatment plant or distribution system changes to a higher level, the legacy certification is no longer valid. The purveyor shall comply with the requirements for obtaining a certified operator, as required in WAC
246-292-040 and
246-292-050.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
70A.120.050. WSR 22-17-155, § 246-292-085, filed 8/24/22, effective 9/24/22. Statutory Authority: RCW
70.119.050 and chapter
70.119 RCW. WSR 14-01-003, § 246-292-085, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14. Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.119 RCW. WSR 05-06-122, § 246-292-085, filed 3/2/05, effective 4/2/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. WSR 01-02-070, § 246-292-085, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01.]