Section 524.08. Initial certification and examination.

 

(1)   Terms of initial certification. An initial certification shall terminate 2 years after issuance.

(2)   Initial certification requirements.

(a) Facility manager and site operator certification requirements. In order to be designated as a certified facility manager or certified site operator, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. Achievement of a passing score on an examination under sub. (3) .

2. Payment of the initial certification fee specified in s. NR 520.04 (6) .

(b) Additional requirements for facility managers. In addition to meeting the requirements of par. (a) , in order to be designated as a certified facility manager, the applicant shall satisfactorily demonstrate to the department that the applicant has at least 2 years experience operating or being directly responsible for the operation, design, regulation, construction or administration of a solid waste facility.

(3)   Examinations.

(a) Written examinations to determine the knowledge and proficiency of those seeking certification as certified facility managers and certified site operators shall be administered by the department or its designated agent.

(b) A score of 70% or higher shall be a passing score for the written examination.

(c) Written examinations shall be conducted during business days at least 2 times annually at a location in the state determined by the department. Additional times and dates may be scheduled by the department.

(d) Persons who have not applied at least 30 days prior to the examination date, or who fail to pay the required fees, or fail to identify themselves on request at the examination site, are not eligible to take the written examination.

(e) Examination fees are not refundable.

(f) Examination papers may not be returned to an applicant.

History: Cr. Register, May, 1994, No. 461 , eff. 6-1-94; CR 05-020 : r. and recr. Register January 2006 No. 601 , eff. 2-1-06.