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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 32. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter : Chapter 62. SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
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Title 32 - §4171. Definitions
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4171. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings.
[1977, c. 696, § 249 (rpr).]
1. Board. "Board" shall mean the Board of Environmental Protection.
[1971, c. 618, § 12 (rpr).]
2. Certificate. "Certificate" shall mean a certificate of competency issued by the board stating that the applicant has met the requirements
for the specified operator classification.
[1971, c. 618, § 12 (amd).]
3. Operator. "Operator" shall mean the person who has direct responsibility for the operation of any wastewater treatment plant serving
a public purpose. The person who shall be certified shall be the person who has management responsibility over the plant.
Shift operators or other employees under the supervision of the manager need not be certified.
[1969, c. 237 (new).]
4. Wastewater treatment plant. "Wastewater treatment plant" shall mean the facility or group of units provided for the treatment of wastewater, either or
both sewage and industrial wastes, and for the reduction and handling of sewage removed from such wastes.
[1969, c. 237 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 32 - §4172. Classification
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4172. Classification
The commissioner shall classify all wastewater treatment plants actually used or intended for use by the public with due regard
to the size, type, character of wastewater to be treated and other physical conditions affecting those treatment plants and
shall specify the qualifications the operator in responsible charge must have to supervise successfully the operation of those
facilities so as to protect the public health or prevent nuisance conditions or unlawful pollution.
[1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §4 (amd); §40 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 32 - §4173-A. Continuing education
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4173-A. Continuing education
1. Training. The Department of Environmental Protection shall administer a continuing educational program for people engaged in water
pollution control activities. This program shall provide advanced training in the technical and legal aspects of water pollution
control, and coordinate and distribute information about all water pollution control training programs available in the State.
[1983, c. 832, § 1 (new).]
2. Funds. The department may accept funds, public and private, for the purposes of this section.
[1983, c. 832, § 1 (new).]
3. Self supporting. This program shall be self-supporting from fees, grants or other sources of revenue.
[1987, c. 510 (amd).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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Title 32 - §4173. Certification
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4173. Certification
The commissioner shall certify persons as to their competency to supervise successfully the operation of wastewater treatment
plants. A certification is not required of an operator who is a registered professional engineer.
[1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §4 (amd); §40 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 32 - §4174. Examination; criteria; standards
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4174. Examination; criteria; standards
The commissioner shall hold at least one examination each year for the purpose of examining candidates for certification at
a time and place designated by the commissioner.
[1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §4 (amd); §40 (aff).]
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The board shall establish the criteria and conditions for the classification of wastewater treatment plants or systems, using
as a basis the standards established by the New England Water Pollution Control Association.
[1971, c. 618, §12 (amd).]
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The board shall establish by rule the qualifications, conditions and licensing standards and procedures for the certification
of individuals to act as operators.
[1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §4 (amd); §40 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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Title 32 - §4175. Certificates
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4175. Certificates
The commissioner shall issue certificates attesting to the competency of individuals to act as operators. The certificate
shall indicate the classification level of the systems or plants for the operation of which the individual is qualified to
act as an operator.
[1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §5 (amd); §40 (aff).]
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Certificates shall continue in effect unless revoked by the District Court.
[1977, c. 694, §635 (amd); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (amd); §80 (aff).]
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The District Court may revoke the certificate of an operator, in accordance with Title 4, chapter 5, when it is found that
the operator has practiced fraud or deception; that reasonable care, judgment or the application of the operator's knowledge
or ability was not used in the performance of the operator's duties; or that the operator is incompetent or unable properly
to perform the operator's duties.
[1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §69 (amd); §80 (aff).]
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Operators whose certificates are invalidated under this section may be issued new certificates of a like classification provided
appropriate proof of competency is presented to the commissioner.
[1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §5 (amd); §40 (aff).]
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This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally recognized profession.
[1969, c. 237 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 32 - §4176. Without examination, other states
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4176. Without examination, other states
The commissioner, upon application therefor, may issue a certificate, without examination, in a comparable classification,
to any person who holds a certificate in any state, territory or possession of the United States or any country, providing
the requirements for certification of operators under which the person's certificate was issued do not conflict with this
chapter and are of a standard not lower than that specified by rules adopted under this chapter.
[1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §6 (amd); §40 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 32 - §4177. Without examination, other owners
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4177. Without examination, other owners
Certificates may be issued without examination to the person or persons certified by the governing body or owner to have been
in direct responsible charge of a wastewater treatment plant on October 1, 1969. A certificate so issued will be valid only
for that particular classification level or treatment plant or system.
[1973, c. 625, § 223 (amd).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 32 - §4178. Application
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4178. Application
This chapter shall apply only to conventional wastewater treatment plants which are separate and apart from other facilities.
[1969, c. 237 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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Title 32 - §4179. Rules
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4179. Rules
The Board of Environmental Protection shall adopt rules which include, but are not limited to, provisions establishing the
basis for classification of treatment plants in accordance with section 4172 and provisions establishing requirements for
certification and procedures for examination of candidates.
[1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §7 (amd); §40 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 32 - §4180. Fees (REPEALED)
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4180. Fees (REPEALED)
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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Title 32 - §4181. Penalty
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4181. Penalty
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, both municipal and private, to operate a wastewater treatment plant unless
the competency of the operator is certified to by the commissioner under this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to perform
the duties of an operator, as defined, without being duly certified under this chapter. The commissioner may further grant
a waiver for a period not exceeding one year for the operation of a wastewater treatment plant serving not more than 500 services
in the event that the certification requirements cannot be met.
[1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §8 (amd); §40 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 32 - §4182. Violation of law or rules and regulations
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 62: SEWAGE TREATMENT OPERATORS
§4182. Violation of law or rules and regulations
Any person, firm or corporation, both municipal and private, violating any provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations
adopted thereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day of operation in violation of this chapter or any rules and regulations
adopted thereunder shall constitute a separate offense.
[1969, c. 237 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
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