What types of operator certification must the chief facility operator and shift supervisor obtain and by when must they obtain it?

(a) Each chief facility operator and shift supervisor must obtain and keep a current provisional operator certification from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (QRO-1-2005) (incorporated by reference, see § 60.17) or a current provisional operator certification from your state certification program, by the later of three dates: (1) Six months after the municipal waste combustor initial startup. (2) September 10, 2026. (3) Six months after they transfer to the municipal waste combustor or 6 months after they are hired to work at the municipal waste combustor. (b) Each chief facility operator and shift supervisor must obtain and maintain a current provisional certification, and must complete the full certification or be scheduled to take the full certification exam, by the later of three dates: (1) Six months after the municipal waste combustor initial startup. (2) September 10, 2026. (3) For a provisionally certified operator who is newly promoted or recently transferred to a shift supervisor position or a chief facility operator position, a full certification exam must be completed within 6 months after they transfer to the municipal waste combustor or 6 months after they are hired to work at the municipal waste combustor. (c) Each chief facility operator and shift supervisor must take one of three actions: (1) Obtain and maintain a current provisional operator certification from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or a state certification program in your state. (2) Schedule a full certification exam with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (QRO-1-2005) (incorporated by reference, see § 60.17). (3) Schedule a full certification exam with your state certification program.