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(d) A planning project funded by a SWP loan shall be completed and a planning report submitted to the Department within 18 months from funding agreement execution.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.50 and 116762.60, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.80(b) and 116761, Health and Safety Code.
s 63020. Grant Eligibility.
Funding in the form of a grant shall be made only to a public water system owned by a public agency and whose service area is a disadvantaged community. In the case of a consolidation project, the service area that would be assimilated (cease to exist as a separate public water system) as a result of the consolidation shall be used to determine grant eligibility.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.10(g), 116760.20(h) and 116761.23(b), Health and Safety Code.
s 63021. Grant Limitations.
(a) The maximum amount of grant funding to be awarded to a project shall be limited to the following percentages according to the classification of the project using the Project Priority List adopted September 15, 1998, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 116760.70:
(1) 80% of the eligible project cost if the project is in Project Priority List categories A through G;
(2) 65% of the eligible project cost if the project is in Project Priority List categories H through L; or
(3) 50% of the eligible project cost if the project is in Project Priority List categories M through O.
(b) Grant funds awarded to a disadvantaged community project shall not exceed $10,000 per service connection.
(c) The maximum amount of grant funding that one water system may receive from a federal funding allocation shall not exceed $1,000,000.
(d) The total amount of grant funding awarded to a disadvantaged community for a project shall be limited to the amount of funding needed so that the projected average residential water rate, which would result from a loan from the State Revolving Fund, will not exceed the target consumer rate.
(e) For consolidation projects, the limitations and maximum grant calculations set forth in this section shall be applied to each applicant's eligible share of the total project cost of the consolidation project, and the grant eligibility for the entire consolidation project shall be the total of the eligibilities for the individual applicants.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.10(g) and (l), 116760.40, 116760.42(b) and 116760.70, Health and Safety Code.
s 63025. Funding Application.
(a) All funding applications shall be submitted by public water systems only after a water system has received a written invitation from the Department to do so.
(b) Upon receipt of a written invitation from the Department to submit a funding application, an applicant shall indicate their intention to submit the application within the deadline set forth in the letter by signing a statement of intent. The statement of intent shall be received by the Department prior to close of business on the day indicated in the invitation.
(c) In order to be assured of receiving funding consideration from a specific federal funding allocation, a completed funding application shall be submitted to the Department by close of business on the date set forth in the letter of invitation.
(d) A funding application shall not be accepted for processing unless the funding application form is completed and the additional information specified below is submitted:
(1) For SWP loan applications, the information in Sections 63026(d), 63026(e), 63027, and 63028(a).
(2) For all other funding applications, the information in Sections 63026, 63027, and 63028.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 116760.79, Health and Safety Code.
s 63026. Technical Information.
(a) Each funding application for construction funding or a refinancing loan shall contain the following information:
(1) A map showing the current service area of the water system.
(2) A map or drawing showing the location of all existing water sources, pumping facilities, treatment facilities, storage tanks or reservoirs, water transmission mains, and water main pressure zones.
(3) A schedule for full compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
(b) Each applicant for construction funding shall prepare and submit with the funding application, an engineering report addressing all of the following elements:
(1) An identification and evaluation of alternative solutions to the problem. The evaluation shall compare estimated project costs, relative effectiveness in solving the problem, and environmental impacts of each alternative.
(2) An evaluation, including costs and feasibility, of possible physical consolidation with other water systems.
(3) A description of the selected or proposed alternative.
(4) A conceptual or preliminary engineering design, including the design capacity of project components, and a schematic layout of the proposed project. All assumptions, criteria, and calculations used for the preliminary design shall be shown.
(5) An analysis and estimation of the anticipated useful life of components of the proposed project.
(6) A preliminary analysis of projected growth anticipated to occur within the service area within the next ten years, the resultant projected water demand, and the amount of growth or water demand to be included in the project.
(7) A proposed design and construction schedule.
(8) A cost estimate breakdown of the proposed project.
(9) In the case of a consolidation project, each funding application also shall include identification of the single public water system that would result from completion of the consolidation project.
(c) Each funding application for a refinancing loan shall include all of the following:
(1) A description and estimated costs of all alternative solutions to the problem that were considered prior to construction of the selected project.
(2) A layout or schematic drawing showing the location and relationship of all project facilities including the newly constructed portions.
(3) A description of the facilities that were constructed and for which refinancing is being requested including an estimate of their useful life.
(4) The design capacities of project components and the design parameters and engineering calculations used in the sizing and design of the project components.
(5) An analysis and estimation of the water demand within the service area at the time of start of construction of the project and a projection of anticipated growth and water demand for a ten-year period commencing from the time of start of construction.
(6) A cost breakdown of the constructed project.
(7) As-built plans for all of the construction facilities that are to be covered by the refinancing loan.
(8) The final plans and specifications used to solicit and select the construction bid.
(9) Information that demonstrates that the applicant has complied with all applicable federal cross-cutters.
(d) Each SWP loan applicant shall submit the following:
(1) A completed source water assessment for each drinking water source addressed by the proposed project.
(2) A list of the types of contaminants that the proposed project is intended to address and the associated PCAs.
(3) A description of the dimensions and location of the area or zone in which the associated PCAs are located.
(4) A map showing water system facilities, intake or well location, and source protection areas and/or zones.
(5) A description of the local community taskforce addressing source water protection (if one exists). The description shall include a list of the participants and their affiliations, and the methods used to establish the membership in the taskforce.
(6) A schedule for full compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
(e) Each SWP loan applicant shall prepare and submit an engineering report with the loan application that addresses all of the following:
(1) Descriptions and estimated costs of all alternative solutions to the problem that were considered prior to selection of the proposed project.
(2) A description of the proposed project.
(3) A conceptual or preliminary engineering design and schematic layout of the proposed project, if applicable. All assumptions, criteria, and calculations used shall be shown.
(4) An analysis and estimation of the anticipated useful life of the components of the proposed project, if applicable.
(5) A proposed schedule for carrying out the project.
(6) A cost estimate breakdown of the proposed project.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43 and 116762.60, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.40, 116760.79 and 116760.90, Health and Safety Code.
s 63027. Managerial Information.
Each funding application shall contain the following:
(a) Copies of any leases, easements, or other documentation for land, water sources, treatment, pumping, storage, or distribution facilities used in the operation of the water system that are not owned by the water system.
(b) A written statement certifying that the applicant, or in the case of a consolidation project, the restructured water system, is a legal entity and that it has the authority to enter into a long-term indebtedness with the State of California.
(c) A description of the water rights held by the water system and any available documentation to substantiate those rights.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.50, 116760.79 and 116760.90, Health and Safety Code.
s 63028. Financial Information.
(a) Each funding application shall contain the following:
(1) A projected revenue/expenditure analysis that compares all anticipated water system revenues and planned expenditures for the next five years.
(2) An analysis and calculation of the average current water rate charged to residential users and the projected average water rate that will be charged to residential users following completion of the eligible project. This analysis is not required for non-community water systems.
(3) Financial statements (balance and income) of the water system covering the past three years.
(4) A description of the accounting and budget control procedures used and any proposed changes to the procedures.
(b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), applicants for a refinancing loan shall also include a certification that proceeds of the previous debt were used to pay for eligible project costs. If ineligible items were funded, a list of those items and their costs shall be included.
(c) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), applicants that propose to use local matching funds pursuant to section 63014 shall include a resolution adopted by the governing body. The resolution shall identify the source of the local matching funds and pledge those funds for deposit into the State Revolving Fund.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.40(i), 116760.79, 116760.90 and 116761.50(d), Health and Safety Code.
s 63029. Notice of Acceptance of Application.
(a) Within 60 days of receipt of a Notice of Acceptance of Application from the Department of Water Resources, the applicant shall indicate its acceptance of the terms and conditions of the funding offer by countersigning the letter and returning it to the Department of Water Resources.
(b) If the proposed project is a consolidation project for which the restructured water system is not one of the applicants, within 60 days of receipt of a Notice of Acceptance of Application from the Department of Water Resources, the applicant(s) and the restructured water system shall indicate their acceptance of the terms and conditions of the funding offer by countersigning the letter and returning it to the Department of Water Resources.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.40 and 116760.50, Health and Safety Code.
s 63030. Project By-Passing.
(a) A project on the Project Priority List shall be by-passed for funding consideration for the current fiscal year if any of the following apply:
(1) The water system indicated that it did not desire to receive funding for a particular project in the current fiscal year.
(2) A water system fails to sign a statement of intent to submit an application and return it to the Department by the date identified in the letter as specified in Section 63025(b).
(3) A water system, receiving an invitation from the Department to submit a funding application, informs the Department that it does not wish to submit an application at this time.
(4) A funding application is rejected by the Department for failure on the part of the applicant to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(5) An applicant fails to sign and return the Notice of Acceptance of Application within 60 days of receipt of the Notice of Acceptance of Application.
(6) The Department of Water Resources or the Department of Health Services withdraws a previously issued Notice of Acceptance of Application for failure on the part of the applicant to comply with the terms and conditions as stated in the Notice of Acceptance of Application.
(7) The applicant has reached the $3,000,000 loan maximum set forth in subsection 63015(c) for a SWP loan, or the $30,000,000 funding maximum set forth in subsection 63012(b) for a construction funding or refinancing loan.
(b) Any project that is by-passed for any reason shall remain on the Project Priority List and be eligible for future funding consideration.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.42(b), 116760.70(e) and 116761.50(b)(3), Health and Safety Code.
s 63040. Technical and Financial Information.
(a) All applicants for construction funding, SWP loans, or refinancing loans shall comply with all applicable environmental review and procedural requirements of CEQA and NEPA prior to execution of the funding agreement.
(b) Prior to execution of a funding agreement that includes a loan, each funding recipient shall submit the following:
(1) A resolution or ordinance adopted by the governing body dedicating the source of repayment of the loan.
(2) A completed and signed Fiscal Services Agreement [DWR-4280 (New 2/99) which is incorporated by reference].
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.10(l), 116760.79 and 116760.90, Health and Safety Code.
s 63050. Plans and Specifications.
(a) Applicants for construction funding or SWP loans involving construction shall submit final design plans and project specifications to the Department in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Notice of Acceptance of Application.
(b) Each project that requests funding in excess of $500,000, and each project proposed by an applicant whose service area serves more than 1,000 service connections, shall comply with federal cross-cutters. In addition, each SWP applicant shall comply with federal cross-cutters.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.10(l), 116760.90, 116761 and 116761.50(b)(3), Health and Safety Code.
s 63051. Construction.
(a) Construction contracts awarded by the applicant for any project involving the use of grant funds from the State Revolving Fund shall be based on competitive construction bids.
(b) An applicant's request for a change in the amount of funding specified in the funding agreement shall be limited to one occasion and shall be based solely on the final accepted construction bid(s).
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 116761.50, Health and Safety Code.
s 63055. Submission of Claims for Reimbursement.
(a) No claims for reimbursement shall be submitted prior to execution of the funding agreement. Claims shall be submitted only for reimbursement of costs already incurred.
(b) Claims submitted by loan recipients shall be made using a claim form [DWR - 4277 (New 2/99) which is incorporated by reference] provided by the Department of Water Resources and shall be submitted no more frequently than monthly.
(c) No claims shall be submitted for costs incurred after completion of the project.
(d) No claims for local match projects shall be reimbursed until the applicant's local share has been received and deposited into the State Revolving Fund account.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116760.10(l) and 116761.50, Health and Safety Code.
s 63056. Loan Repayments.
(a) Loan repayments shall be made in accordance with the schedule set forth in the funding agreement.
(b) A penalty of one-tenth of one percent per day (not compounded) on the payment amount due shall be assessed for late payments.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section116761.50, Health and Safety Code.
s 63057. Records.
(a) All applicant records and documents relating to funding received from the State Revolving Fund shall be maintained until such time that any State Revolving Fund loan has been fully repaid.
(b) All applicant records and documents pertaining to the funding agreement shall be available for inspection and audit by the Department or the USEPA during normal business hours.
(c) In the case of a consolidation project, the requirements of this section shall also be met by the restructured water system.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.43, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 116760.10(l), Health and Safety Code.
s 63058. Limitations on Water Systems Involved in Consolidation Projects.
Upon completion of a consolidation project, all water systems involved in the consolidation, other than the restructured system, shall cease to operate as public water systems.
Note: Authority cited: Section 116760.40, Health and Safety Code. Reference: 116760.10(g), 116760.20(g) and 116760.40, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.10. Accredited Academic Institution.
"Accredited academic institution" means an academic institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or an accrediting organization recognized by the Council of Post Secondary Education.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.15. Certificate.
"Certificate" means a certificate of competency issued by the Department stating that the operator has met the requirements for a specific operator classification of the certification program.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106885 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.20. Certified Distribution Operator.
"Certified distribution operator" means a distribution operator who possesses a valid certificate issued pursuant to this chapter.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106885 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.25. Chief Operator.
"Chief operator" means the person who has overall responsibility for the day-to-day, hands-on, operation of a water treatment facility or the person who has overall responsibility for the day-to-day, hands-on, operation of a distribution system.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.30. Comprehensive Operator Training Program.
"Comprehensive Operator Training Program" means an on-the-job training program that allows an operator to gain proficiency in all systems and processes related to a water treatment facility.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.35. Contact Hour.
"Contact hour" means not less than 50 minutes of specialized training or a continuing education course.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106900 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.40. Continuing Education Course.
"Continuing education course" means a presentation that transmits information related to the operation of a treatment facility and/or distribution system.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106900 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.45. Distribution Operator.
"Distribution operator" means any person who maintains or operates any portion of a distribution system.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106885 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.50. Distribution System.
"Distribution system" means any combination of pipes, tanks, pumps, etc., which delivers drinking water from a source or treatment facility to the consumer and includes:
(a) Disinfection facilities for which no Giardia or virus reduction is required pursuant to section 64654 (a).
(b) The composite of all distribution systems of a public water system.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106885 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.55. GED.
"GED" means a general equivalency diploma.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.60. Interim Distribution Operator Certificate.
"Interim Distribution Operator Certificate" means a certificate issued by the Department pursuant to section 63810.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106895 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.65. Operator Experience.
"Operator experience" means the daily performance of activities consisting of the control or oversight of any process or operation at a water treatment facility or in a distribution system that may affect the quality or quantity of water.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.70. Shift Operator.
"Shift operator" means a person in direct charge of the operation of a water treatment facility or distribution system for a specified period of the day.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.75. Specialized Training.
"Specialized training" means college level courses providing at least 36 contact hours of training each in drinking water or waste water quality, drinking water or waste water treatment, drinking water distribution, or drinking water or waste water facility operation, offered by an accredited academic institution or an organization either accredited by the International Association of Continuing Education Training (IACET) or an authorized provider of IACET, or courses completed and deemed acceptable by the Department prior to January 1, 2001 for the purpose of operator certification.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106900 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63750.85. Water Treatment Facility.
"Water treatment facility" means a group or assemblage of structures, equipment, and processes that treat or condition a water supply, affecting the physical, chemical, or bacteriological quality of water distributed or otherwise offered to the public for domestic use by a public water system as defined in Health and Safety Code section 116275. Facilities consisting of only disinfection for which no Giardia or virus reduction is required pursuant to section 64654(a) and which are under the control of a certified distribution operator are not included as water treatment facilities.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63765. Water Treatment Facility Staff Certification Requirements.
(a) Except as provided in (c), chief and shift operators shall possess valid operator certificates pursuant to Table 63765-A.
Table 63765-A - Minimum Certification Requirements for Chief and Shift
Operators
Treatment Facility Minimum Certification Minimum Certification
Classification of Chief Operator of Shift Operator
T1 T1 T1
T2 T2 T1
T3 T3 T2
T4 T4 T3
T5 T5 T3
(b) Treatment operators not designated by the water supplier as chief or shift operator pursuant to section 64413.5 shall be certified but may hold certificates of any grade.
(c) Until January 1, 2003, a shift and/or chief operator may continue to be employed in that capacity provided that the operator:
(1) Is in compliance with the certification requirements that were in effect on December 31, 2000, and
(2) Has been in continuous employment since December 31, 2000 in a water treatment facility that has not modified its treatment process resulting in a change in classification.
(d) Operators who possessed treatment operator certificates valid as of December 31, 2000 shall be deemed to hold certificates pursuant to Table 63765- B.
Table 63765-B - Certificate Grade Equivalents
Operator Certification Operator Certification
Grades December 31, 2000 Grades January 1, 2001
I T1
II T2
III T3
IV T4
V T5
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106880, 106885 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106880, 106885 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.
s 63770. Distribution System Staff Certification Requirements.
(a) Chief and shift operators shall possess valid operator certificates pursuant to Table 63770-A.
Table 63770-A - Minimum Certification Requirements for Chief and Shift
Operators
Distribution System Minimum Certification Minimum Certification
Classification of Chief Operator of Shift Operator
D1 D1 D1
D2 D2 D1
D3 D3 D2
D4 D4 D3
D5 D5 D3
(b) Water systems shall utilize only certified distribution operators to make decisions addressing the following operational activities:
(1) Install, tap, re-line, disinfect, test and connect water mains and appurtenances.
(2) Shutdown, repair, disinfect and test broken water mains.
(3) Oversee the flushing, cleaning, and pigging of existing water mains.
(4) Pull, reset, rehabilitate, disinfect and test domestic water wells.
(5) Stand-by emergency response duties for after hours distribution system operational emergencies.
(6) Drain, clean, disinfect, and maintain distribution reservoirs.
(c) Water systems shall utilize either certified distribution operators or treatment operators that have been trained to make decisions addressing the following operational activities:
(1) Operate pumps and related flow and pressure control and storage facilities manually or by using a system control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
(2) Maintain and/or adjust system flow and pressure requirements, control flows to meet consumer demands including fire flow demands and minimum pressure requirements.
(d) Water systems shall utilize either certified distribution operators or treatment operators to make decisions addressing the following operational activities:
(1) Determine and control proper chemical dosage rates for wellhead disinfection and distribution residual maintenance.
(2) Investigate water quality problems in the distribution system.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106880, 106885 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106880, 106885 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.
s 63775. Eligibility Criteria for Taking a Water Treatment Operator Examination.
(a) An applicant who has had a certificate revoked, and not reinstated, for any reason other than failure to meet renewal requirements pursuant to section 63840 shall not be eligible for water treatment operator examination at any grade level.
(b) In order to be eligible for taking the T1 operator exam, an applicant shall have a high school diploma or GED. The following experience and/or training may be substituted for a high school diploma or GED:
(1) Successful completion of the "Basic Small Water System Operations" course provided by the Department, or
(2) One year as an operator of a facility that required an understanding of chemical feeds, hydraulic systems, and pumps.
(c) In order to be eligible for taking the T2 operator exam, an applicant shall have:
(1) A high school diploma or GED. The following experience and/or training may be substituted for a high school diploma or GED:
(A) Successful completion of the "Basic Small Water System Operations" course provided by the Department, or
(B) One year as an operator of a facility that required an understanding of chemical feeds, hydraulic systems, and pumps.
(2) Successfully completed at least one course of specialized training covering the fundamentals of drinking water treatment.
(d) In order to be eligible for taking the T3 operator exam, an applicant shall have:
(1) A high school diploma or GED.
(2) Successfully completed a total of at least two courses of specialized training that includes at least one course covering the fundamentals of drinking water treatment.
(e) In order to be eligible for taking the T4 operator exam, an applicant shall have:
(1) A valid Grade T3 operator certificate.
(2) Successfully completed at least three courses of specialized training that includes at least two courses in drinking water treatment.
(f) In order to be eligible for taking the T5 operator exam, an applicant shall have:
(1) A valid Grade T4 operator certificate.
(2) Successfully completed at least four courses of specialized training that includes at least two courses in drinking water treatment.
(g) Specialized training courses used to fulfill the requirements of this section may also be used to fulfill the requirements of section 63780.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106900, 106910 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.
s 63780. Eligibility Criteria for Taking a Distribution Operator Examination.
(a) An applicant who has had a certificate revoked, and not reinstated, for any reason other than failure to meet renewal requirements pursuant to section 63840 shall not be eligible for distribution operator examination at any grade level.
(b) In order to be eligible for taking the D1 operator exam, an applicant shall have a high school diploma or GED. The following experience and/or training may be substituted for a high school diploma or GED:
(1) Successful completion of the "Basic Small Water System Operations" course provided by the Department, or
(2) One year as an operator of a facility that required an understanding of a piping system that included pumps, valves, and storage tanks.
(c) In order to be eligible for taking the D2 operator exam, an applicant shall have:
(1) A high school diploma or GED. The following experience and/or training may be substituted for a high school diploma or GED:
(A) Successful completion of the "Basic Small Water System Operations" course provided by the Department, or
(B) One year as an operator of a facility that required an understanding of a piping system that included pumps, valves, and storage tanks.
(2) Successfully completed a total of at least one course of specialized training in water supply principles.
(d) In order to be eligible for taking the D3 operator exam, an applicant shall have:
(1) A valid Grade D2 or interim Grade D3 or higher operator certificate.
(2) Successfully completed a total of at least two courses of specialized training that includes at least one course in water supply principles.
(e) In order to be eligible for taking the D4 operator exam, an applicant shall have:
(1) A valid Grade D3 or interim Grade D4 or higher operator certificate.
(2) Successfully completed at least three courses of specialized training that includes at least two courses in water supply principles.
(f) In order to be eligible for taking the D5 operator exam, an applicant shall have:
(1) A valid Grade D4 or interim Grade D5 operator certificate.
(2) Successfully completed at least four courses of specialized training that includes at least two courses in water supply principles.
(g) Specialized training courses used to fulfill the requirements of this section may also be used to fulfill the requirements of section 63775.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106900, 106910 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.
s 63785. Examination Application Content and Submittal.
(a) A complete application for examination shall include the following information:
(1) The applicant's full name, social security number (pursuant to the authority found in sections 100275 and 106910 of the Health and Safety Code and as required by section 17520 of the Family Code, providing the social security number is mandatory. The social security number will be used for purposes of identification), date of birth, certificate number of any operator certificates ever held, mailing address, work telephone number, and home telephone number.
(2) The date of the examination for which the applicant is applying.
(3) The examination fee, pursuant to section 63850.
(4) For T1, T2, D1, and D2 applicants one of the following:
(A) A copy of the applicant's high school diploma or the name and location of the high school and date of graduation; or
(B) A copy of the applicant's GED; or
(C) A certificate of completion for the "Basic Small Water System Operations" course provided by the Department; or
(D) The name, address, and phone number of each employer, the length of time employed, and the nature of the work performed that satisfies the requirements of section 63775(b)(2) or (c)(1)(B) or 63780(b)(2) or (c)(1)(B).
(5) For T3 and D3 applicants, a copy of the applicant's high school diploma, or the name and location of the high school and date of graduation, or a copy of the applicant's GED.
(6) Copies of transcripts or certificates of completion of specialized training courses, as provided by the educational institution, claimed to meet the requirements of section 63775 or 63780.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code; and Section 17520, Family Code. Reference: Section 1798.17, Civil Code; and Sections 106875, 106880, 106890, 106900 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63790. Examination Scheduling and Application Processing.
(a) For admission to an examination, the completed application shall be postmarked by the final filing date established by the Department.
(b) Each applicant for examination shall be notified of the Department's decision regarding compliance with the minimum requirements to take the examination set forth in section 63775 or section 63780 within 75 days after the receipt of a complete application. If the Department determines that the application does not meet the requirements, the notice shall include the reasons for the disqualification. If the Department determines that the application does meet the requirements the notice shall include the date of the examination for which they have been accepted.
(c) Examinees shall present their driver's license, photo identification (ID) card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, or passport upon entry to the exam.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106880 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63795. Examination Application Resubmittals and Reexaminations.
(a) Applications for examination that the Department determines are incomplete pursuant to section 63785 or do not meet the qualification requirements pursuant to section 63775 or 63780 may be amended within 12 months of the original submittal date for reconsideration without payment of an additional examination fee.
(b) Examinees may apply to retake the exam provided they submit an application that includes the following:
(1) Applicant name, social security number (pursuant to the authority found in sections 100275 and 106910 of the Health and Safety Code and as required by section 17520 of the Family Code, providing the social security number is mandatory. The social security number will be used for purposes of identification), current mailing address, grade for which applying, certificate number if currently certified, date of original application, and date of most recent exam taken.
(2) Payment of the reexamination fee pursuant to section 63850.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code; and Section 17520, Family Code. Reference: Section 1798.17, Civil Code; and Sections 106875, 106880, 106890, 106900 and 106910, Health and Safety Code.
s 63800. Eligibility Criteria for Water Treatment Operator Certification.
(a) In order to be eligible for certification as a T1 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade T1 operator examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification.
(b) In order to be eligible for certification as a T2 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade T2 or T3 operator certificate examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification.
(c) In order to be eligible for certification as a T3 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade T3 operator examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification, and shall have completed the following:
(1) At least one year of operator experience working as a certified T2 operator for a T2 facility or higher, or a facility that, prior to January 1, 2001, would have met the criteria for classification as a T2 facility or higher pursuant to section 64413.1.
(2) At least one additional year of operator experience working as a certified treatment operator.
(d) In order to be eligible for certification as a T4 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade T4 operator examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification, and shall have completed the following:
(1) At least one year of operator experience working as a shift or chief operator, while holding a valid T3 operator certificate, at a T3 facility or higher, or a facility that, prior to January 1, 2001, would have met the criteria for classification as a T3 facility or higher pursuant to section 64413.1, and
(2) At least three additional years of operator experience working as a certified treatment operator.
(e) In order to be eligible for certification as a T5 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade T5 operator examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification, and shall have completed the following:
(1) At least two years of operator experience working as a shift or chief operator, while holding a valid T4 operator certificate, at a T4 facility or higher, or a facility that, prior to January 1, 2001, would have met the criteria for classification as a T4 facility or higher pursuant to section 64413.1, and
(2) At least three additional years of operator experience working as a certified treatment operator.
(f) A degree earned at an accredited academic institution may be used to fulfill experience requirements in (c)(2), (d)(2), and (e)(2) as follows:
(1) An Associate degree or certificate in water or wastewater technology that includes at least 15 units of physical, chemical, or biological science may be used to fulfill 1 year of operator experience.
(2) A Bachelors degree in engineering or in physical, chemical, or biological sciences may be used to fulfill 1.5 years of operator experience.
(3) A Masters degree in engineering or in physical, chemical, or biological sciences may be used to fulfill 2 years of operator experience.
(g) A certified operator may substitute on a day-for-day basis the experience requirements in (c)(2) with experience gained while working with lead responsibility for water quality related projects or research.
(h) If the applicant has a bachelor of science or a master of science degree, completion of a comprehensive operator training program may be used to fulfill the operator experience requirements in (c)(1) and (d)(1). Completion of the training shall be verified in writing by the chief operator. The comprehensive operator training program shall be at least 6 months in duration and shall cover the following elements:
(1) California Safe Drinking Water Act and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
(2) Water treatment calculations.
(3) SCADA operation.
(4) Handling of laboratory chemicals used for drinking water analyses.
(5) Laboratory analyses conducted by operators.
(6) Safety training.
(7) Distribution system operation.
(8) Treatment chemical dosing and monitoring.
(9) Disinfectant dosing and monitoring.
(10) Treatment processes and controls.
(i) Experience gained as a certified waste water treatment plant operator, pursuant to California Water Code sections 13625 through 13633, may be used to fulfill up to two years of the operator experience requirements in (c)(2), (d)(2), and (e)(2). Each two months of experience as a waste water treatment plant operator shall be considered equivalent to one month of water treatment facility operator experience.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106900, 106910 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.
s 63805. Eligibility Criteria for Distribution Operator Certification.
(a) In order to be eligible for certification as a D1 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade D1 operator examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification.
(b) In order to be eligible for certification as a D2 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade D2 operator examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification.
(c) In order to be eligible for certification as a D3 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade D3 operator examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification, and shall have completed the following:
(1) At least one year of operator experience working as a certified D2 operator, interim D3 or higher operator, or temporary D3 operator for a D2 system or higher, or a system that, prior to January 1, 2001, would have met the criteria for classification as a D2 system or higher pursuant to section 64413.3.
(2) At least one additional year of operator experience working as a distribution operator.
(d) In order to be eligible for certification as a D4 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade D4 operator examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification, and shall have completed the following:
(1) At least one year of operator experience working as a certified D3, interim D4 or higher operator, or temporary D4 operator for a D3 system or higher, or a system that, prior to January 1, 2001, would have met the criteria for classification as a D3 facility or higher pursuant to section 64413.3, and
(2) At least three additional years of operator experience working as a distribution operator.
(e) In order to be eligible for certification as a D5 operator, an applicant shall have passed a Grade D5 operator examination within the three years prior to submitting the application for certification, and shall have completed the following:
(1) At least two years of operator experience working as a certified D4, interim D5 operator, or temporary D5 operator for a D4 or D5 system, or a system that, prior to January 1, 2001, would have met the criteria for classification as a D4 or D5 system pursuant to section 64413.3, and
(2) At least three additional years of operator experience working as a distribution operator.
(f) A degree earned at an accredited academic institution may be used to fulfill experience requirements in (c)(2), (d)(2), and (e)(2) as follows:
(1) An Associate degree, or certificate, in water or wastewater technology or distribution that includes at least 15 units of physical, chemical, or biological science may be used to fulfill 1 year of operator experience.
(2) A Bachelors degree in engineering or in physical, chemical, or biological sciences may be used to fulfill 1.5 years of operator experience.
(3) A Masters degree in engineering or in physical, chemical, or biological sciences may be used to fulfill 2 years of operator experience.
(g) A certified operator may substitute on a day-for-day basis the experience requirements in (c)(2) with experience gained while working with lead responsibility for water quality or quantity related projects or research.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106900, 106910 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.
s 63810. Interim Certification of Distribution Operators.
(a) A distribution operator in a position responsible for making decisions identified in section 63770(b), (c), or (d) on December 31, 2000, shall be eligible for interim certification provided that the employing water supplier, as defined in section 64402.20, submits an application which shall include for each employee:
(1) The employee's full name, social security number (pursuant to the authority found in sections 100275 and 106910 of the Health and Safety Code and as required by section 17520 of the Family Code, providing the social security number is mandatory. The social security number will be used for purposes of identification), date of birth, certificate number of any operator certificates ever held, mailing address, work telephone number, and home telephone number.
(2) The grade at which the operator will be certified.
(3) The certification fee specified in Table 63850-C.
(b) Interim distribution operator certificates shall be effective as of January 1, 2001, and shall expire on January 1, 2004. Such certificates may be renewed only once for an additional 3 years and only if the water system has not received any notice of violation, citation, or order from the Department or EPA since January 1, 2001, unless the public water system can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that the violation was not the result of actions taken or not taken by the operator(s). After January 1, 2007, all interim operator certificates shall be invalid.
(c) In order to renew an interim certificate, a water supplier shall submit a renewal application between July 1, 2003 and September 1, 2003. The renewal application shall include the following:
(1) The operator's name, social security number (pursuant to the authority found in sections 100275 and 106910 of the Health and Safety Code and as required by section 17520 of the Family Code, providing the social security number is mandatory. The social security number will be used for purposes of identification), current mailing address, certificate grade, and certificate number.
(2) Payment of the renewal fee specified in section 63850(e).
(3) Documentation of continuing education contact hours as required by section 63840.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code; and Section 17520, Family Code. Reference: Section 1798.17, Civil Code; and Sections 106885, 106895, 106900, 106910 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.
s 63815. CNAWWA Distribution Operator Certification.
(a) Distribution operators holding a valid California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CNAWWA) distribution operator certificate on December 31, 2000, shall be deemed to have a distribution operator certification valid through December 31, 2001, pursuant to Table 63815-A.
Table 63815-A. CNAWWA - California State Operator Grade Equivalents
CNAWWA Grade California State Grade
1 D2
2 D3
3 D4
4 D5
(b) In order to renew a certification deemed valid pursuant to subsection (a), an operator shall submit a renewal application by September 1, 2001.
(c) The renewal application shall include the following:
(1) The applicant's name, social security number (pursuant to the authority found in sections 100275 and 106910 of the Health and Safety Code and as required by section 17520 of the Family Code, providing the social security number is mandatory. The social security number will be used for purposes of identification), date of birth, current mailing address, work telephone number, home telephone number, certificate number of any operator certificates ever held, CNAWWA grade, and a copy of the CNAWWA certificate. (continued)