A certificate in any given classification must be renewed within 30 days after its expiration date. A renewal certificate will be issued upon receipt of the application, renewal fee, and evidence of the fact that the operator has, during the preceding three years, obtained credit as described in subpart 4 or 5, for the number of hours specified in the following schedule:
The respective commissioner shall prepare and make available a list of accredited training courses and approved educational activities for which credit may be obtained.
When a person applies to renew a water operator certificate, at least 50 percent of the contact hours required for renewal in subpart 1 must be from water-related courses approved by the commissioner of the department. The other 50 percent may be from wastewater or other related courses approved by the commissioner of the department, provided that the course or portion of the course has been approved by the commissioner of health.
When a person applies to renew a wastewater operator certificate, at least 50 percent of the contact hours required for renewal in subpart 1 must be from wastewater-related courses approved by the commissioner of the agency. The other 50 percent may be from water or other related courses approved by the commissioner of the agency, provided that the course or portion of the course has been approved by the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency.
Minn. R. agency 167, ch. 9400, pt. 9400.1200
Statutory Authority: MS s 115.72; 115.79