LAC 48:V.7327. Renewal and Recertification

A. Renewal Requirements. In order to qualify for renewal of certificates held in any and all classes, all operators of water and sewerage works shall enumerate, certify and provide evidence that he/she has attended a minimal number of contact hours of approved operator training for each certificate held during the previous two-year certification period. A minimum of 16 contact hours is required for renewal of any certifications held in water categories or 8 hours per certificate whichever is the greater. Likewise, a minimum of 16 contact hours is required for renewal of any certifications held in wastewater categories. Failure to attend the required training or failure to furnish the required information shall constitute grounds for refusal to renew the certificate. Approved training is defined as the completion of any of the training courses listed in §7329. It is strongly recommended that course outlines (or lesson plans) for other proposed in-service training be submitted for approval prior to the proposed date of training. B. Recertification. Operators for whom certification has been expired in excess of two years are not eligible to renew their license(s), and shall be required to reapply for certification under the provisions of this Rule. In such cases, applicants shall be re-examined and shall demonstrate compliance with appropriate education and experience requirements before any certificates will be issued. In those instances where an operator’s license has previously been revoked by the committee, the committee shall recommend any additional requirements for recertification that are deemed appropriate, and rule on the operator’s eligibility to reapply for a license.