WAC 246-292-085. Legacy certification

(1) A certified operator who received a legacy certification prior to January 1, 2001, remains subject to the following: (a) A legacy operator certification is valid only for the designated public water system and is not transferable to another operator or public water system; (b) An operator with a legacy certification shall meet all renewal requirements in WAC 246-292-090 ; and (c) If an operator with a legacy certification fails to renew the certificate as required in WAC 246-292-090 , the operator shall no longer be certified. If the certificate expires, the operator must apply for a new certification and meet all the requirements of a new applicant as required in WAC 246-292-060 and 246-292-070 . (2) If the classification of a water treatment plant or distribution system changes to a higher level, the legacy certification is no longer valid. The purveyor shall comply with the requirements for obtaining a certified operator, as required in WAC 246-292-040 and 246-292-050 .