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Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Designation Form

ORC Removal/Resignation Form 

Name & Address Change Form

OIT Conversion Application 

From 15A NCAC 08G .0408  : When the holder of an Operator in Training (OIT) certificate completes the prerequisite experience for the permanent certificate at that type and level, the holder must submit an application documenting the experience, with the appropriate fee for a replacement certificate in order to receive the permanent certificate at that level. (from letter (e) below)

From 15A NCAC 08G .0102 : "Actual experience" means the time working as a water pollution control system operator whose responsibility is the physical operation of process equipment and systems at a water pollution control system. Job responsibilities such as laboratory testing, facility and equipment maintenance, administrative support, or direct or indirect supervision do not qualify as actual experience.

See contract operator section on main website

Temporary Wastewater ORC Application

A wastewater treatment facility can apply to name a temporary ORC or Backup. The facility applies on behalf of the named operator. Both the need to sign the application. 

The temporary certification will not exceed one year, and may be renewed for one additional year. 

Temporary certificates may be issued due to the vacancy of the ORC or Back-up ORC; a change in the classification of the system due to a permit modification;  or the completion of an upgrade or expansion.

Requirements for Initial Temporary Certification:

• Experience:
  • Grade I systems the Operator have a minimum of 3 months actual experience operating this type of system.
  • Grade II-IV systems require the Operator to be certified one grade below the system classification.
• Application & non-refundable $237 processing fee.
• Letter from system owner that includes:
  1. the explanation of need
  2. efforts made to employ an appropriate ORC/Backup ORC, 
  3. a statement designating the operator as either ORC or Backup ORC, and 
  4. actions that will be taken by system owner and operator to obtain permanent certification

Requirements for Temporary Certification Renewal

• Applications for renewal of a temporary certificate must be submitted by the owner of the system 60 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the original temporary certificate.
• Application & non-refundable $356 processing fee.
• Letter from system owner that includes:
  1. the need for renewal of the temporary certificate;
  2. the reasons the temporary operator has not obtained permanent certification during the initial period
  3. the efforts that have been made by the owner to employ a properly certified operator during the initial period
  4. during the effective period of the original temporary certificate
  5. the actions that will be taken by the applicant to obtain permanent certification during the effective period of the renewed temporary certificate;
  6. the actions that will be taken by the owner if the applicant does not obtain permanent certification during the effective period of the renewed temporary certificate.
• The renewal request shall be denied if the applicant has failed: (1) to seek permanent certification by examination during the original effective period of the temporary certificate; or (2) to obtain permanent certification after four examination attempts during the original effective period of the temporary certificate.
• A temporary certificate may be renewed only once for the same operator. 

All Operator Rules

Temporary Certificates: 15A NCAC 08G .0602

Temporary Certificate Renewal: 15A NCAC 08G .0603

Wastewater Operator Duties and Responsibilities: 15NCAC 08G .0201-.0205.