Each applicant for operator training grant funds administered by the department shall.

1. A. Submit evidence satisfactory to the department that the recipient of the training:

   1. (1) is a person who is a candidate for employment as a "certified operator" as defined under 20.7.4.7 NMAC of this part; or
   2. (2) is a person in a supervisory role responsible for the management of a public water supply system or public wastewater facility; or
   3. (3) is a person who is or will be involved in the instruction of operators.
2. B. Submit evidence satisfactory to the department that not less than ten percent of the training cost is provided by the employer of the utility operator; the cost of per diem and mileage may not be paid from grant funds but may be accounted in determining the training cost provided by the employer; and
3. C. Supply any other pertinent information deemed necessary by the department.

[20.7.4.28 NMAC - Rp, 20 NMAC 7.4.208, 1-26-01; A, 11-15-06]