Certification grades

Certification grades. (1) The following 2 general certification grades of septage servicing operators are established: (a) A grade T operator is certified to conduct all aspects of septage servicing except the land application of septage. To qualify for certification as a grade T operator, a person shall pass the grade T examination. (b) A grade L operator is certified to conduct all aspects of septage servicing including the land application of septage. To qualify for certification as a grade L operator, a person shall pass the grade L examination. (2m) (a) The department may convert a grade L certification to a grade T certification in any of the following circumstances: 1. A grade L certified operator requests the department in writing to convert the certification to a grade T certified operator. 2. A grade L master operator requests the department in writing to convert the certification to a grade T master operator. 3. The department converts the certification as specified under s. NR 114.24 (2) . (b) After reviewing the request under par. (a) 1. or 2. and upon satisfaction that the request meets the requirements of this chapter, the department shall issue a converted grade T certification.