1. (a) A T1, T2, D1, or D2 restricted operator certificate may be issued without a written examination if the following conditions are met:

   1. (1) The water supplier, as defined in section 64402.20, serves a disadvantaged community as defined in section 63000.25; and
   2. (2) The Department has issued a citation or order to the water supplier for noncompliance with section 64413.5 or 64413.7, or Health and Safety Code section 116555(a)(4), (5), or (b); and
   3. (3) The water supplier submits an application pursuant to section 63830 and pays the application and examination fee specified in section 63850; and
   4. (4) The operator meets the criteria for taking the T1, T2, D1, or D2 exam and passes a performance test administered by the Department that measures his or her knowledge and ability to operate the specific treatment facility and/or distribution system without jeopardizing public health or safety.
2. (b) The restricted operator certificate shall be valid for three years. The certificate may be renewed if the water supplier continues to serve a disadvantaged community and submits an application pursuant to section 63840 and the operator has met the continuing education requirements as specified in subsection 63840(c).
3. (c) The restricted operator certificate is not transferable.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106880, 106885, 106890, 106910 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 4-25-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2001 (Register 2001, No. 17). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-30-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-25-2001 order transmitted to OAL 7-12-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).