Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 4.5. (a) A person may become certified as a facility specific operator (FSO) by a demonstration of proficiency:

1. (1) through an examination;
2. (2) based on completion of an approved training course; or
3. (3) through another method approved by the commissioner.

(b) A standardized examination prepared to reflect the duties and responsibilities required of each FSO water treatment plant and water distribution system certified operator shall be as follows:

1. (1) Conducted at least annually.
2. (2) Held at places and times established by the commissioner.

(c) A person wishing to apply for water treatment plant or water distribution system FSO certification shall fulfill the following requirements:

1. (1) Complete an application on a form approved by the commissioner that:

   1. (A) contains true and accurate information to the best of the applicant's knowledge; and
   2. (B) is free of omissions and misrepresentations, either of which may result in rejection of the application or revocation of any certificate previously granted.

2. (2) Submit the following:

   1. (A) A completed application, with the necessary fee, to the commissioner.
   2. (B) Any additional information requested by the commissioner.

(Water Pollution Control Division; 327 IAC 8-12-4.5; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)