No. 36457 (5-year Review): Rule R317-10. Certification of Wastewater Works Operators

DAR File No.: 36457
Filed: 07/11/2012 07:41:02 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 19-5-104(2) authorizes the Utah Water Quality Board to adopt and enforce rules and establish fees to cover the costs of testing for certification of operators of treatment works and sewerage systems operated by political subdivisions.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

This rule was amended once since the last five-year review. No written comments were received during that rulemaking. The changes were proposed by a review committee, consisting of representatives from the regulated community and other interested and affected parties, that oversees the certification program and provides input to the Division of Water Quality and the Board.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule is required for the Water Quality Board to implement the state's Wastewater Operator Certification Program as outlined in the Water Quality Act. The certification program is established in order to assist in protecting the quality of waters in the state of Utah; to protect the public health and the environment; to provide for the health and safety of wastewater works operators; and to establish standards and methods whereby wastewater works operating personnel can demonstrate competency. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Water QualityRoom DEQ, Third Floor
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Judy Etherington at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4344, by FAX at 801-536-4301, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Walter Baker, Director

Effective:

07/11/2012

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