Wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, water distribution systems, and public wastewater collection systems classified in 335-10-1-.03 must be operated by an operator holding a valid certificate of the same grade or higher. Any person without a valid certificate can only work under the direct supervision of a properly certified operator, and may not work a shift as specified in 335-10-1-.04 unless a properly certified operator is present to supervise the work at all times.

Author: Aubrey White

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8, 22-25-11, 22-25-13.

History: New Rule: Filed October 21, 2004; effective November 25, 2004.