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Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
 
chapter
Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals Regulations [18 VAC 160 ‑ 20]    (Repealed)
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for operators of waterworks and wastewater works.
State Authority 54.1-113 and 54.1-201
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the waterworks and wastewater works operators profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and busineses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (16) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Marjorie King  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: waterwasteoper@DPOR.Virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-0362    FAX: (866)350-5354    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General Review 2014 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2017.
Regulatory Reform Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015.
Amend Definitions of Supervision, SDS Experience and Document Requirements for Installers Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2015.
WWW Operator to Sit for COSSO Exam
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2013.
Temporary Suspension of Exam Requirement for Conventional Installer Applicants
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2012.
General Review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2010.
Amend regulations to license onsite sewage system professionals. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009.
Amendments to Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Regulations Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2006.
Amendment to Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Operations Regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2006.
Amendment to regulations of the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2004.
Amendment to Board for Waterworks and Wasteworks Operators Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/15/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Fee Adjustment 2014 Proposed Stage withdrawn on 10/16/2015 after the comment period had ended.
Temporary License Emergency/NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 12/09/2010 before the Secretary's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
2/12/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
1/11/2012 Agency Completed Retain As Is
6/12/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is