No. 30516: R317-10. Certification of Wastewater Works Operators

DAR File No.: 30516
Filed: 10/02/2007, 10:35
Received by: NL

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:

Subsections 19-5-104(1)(p) and 19-5-104(3) authorize 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 has been amended three times since the last five-year review. The limited comments which have been received during those rulemaking actions have been of a technical and noncontroversial nature. Comments received during hearings and public comment periods for rule changes have been addressed through preparation of responsiveness summaries by the Division of Water Quality staff and have been presented to the Water Quality Board for their consideration during the rulemaking process. During the enactment of the rule, a technical review committee, consisting of the regulated community and other interested and affected parties, was formed to provide input to the Division of Water Quality and the Board. This committee has also provided oversight of subsequent amendments.

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

This 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 by helping ensure that personnel in charge of wastewater works are trained, experienced, reliable and efficient; to protect the public health and the environment, and provide for the health and safety of wastewater works operators; and to establish standards and methods whereby wastewater works operating personnel can demonstrate competency, and 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 Quality
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Dave Wham at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6052, by FAX at 801-538-6016, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Walter Baker, Director