90- 429 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 7

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 429-1-7 - ENFORCEMENT

A.VIOLATIONS: The Board may take action, including issuing letters of reprimand, should an operator violate this rule. Violations providing a basis for enforcement action include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Falsification of records and or credentials;

2. Selective sampling or sample tampering;

3. Dangerous acts or failure to report environmental damage;

4. False or misleading statements;

5. Failure to utilize proper process control;

6. Lack of maintenance;

7. Non-compliance with a federal, State or local statute or regulation relating to a public water system;

8. Commission of a crime, which may affect the public water system; or

9. Coercion, bribery, or extortion, which relates to the operation or management of the water system.

B.REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION. The Board may suspend or revoke the license of an operator, in accordance with 22 M.R.S. §2625 or 5 M.R.S. §§5301-5304.

C.DETERMINATION OF ACTION. The Board will consider the extent of deviation and potential for harm when deciding to take enforcement action.

D.FORMAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURE.Pursuant to 5 M.R.S., Chapter 375, Subchapter 5, the Board may establish a procedure by which formal complaints against water operator licensees are accepted and processed.

90- 429 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 7