Notice of renewal due will be sent by the department to the applicant's last known address 60 days prior to the expiration of the certificate. Failure of the department to notify the certified operator of the certificate's pending expiration does not relieve the certified operator of the responsibility for renewing the certificate. Any certificate not renewed within the two months following the expiration date will be considered lapsed. Please use your Certification number when attending classes or training. This is the way we confirm who you are and give credit to your correct certificate.
Some operators attending local association seminars go there just to sign in, walk around and leave.
By not participating in the seminars, the water systems and the organizations that they represent could face problems. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is concerned about some operators receiving credit renewal by taking shortcuts at seminars. Avoiding the responsibility of attending the seminar may reflect on how these operators deal with day to day operations or operational safety responsibilities. These regulations are to protect the consumer who purchases the services from the source, the owner of the system and the operator. The operators in this state are an elite group because they are in a specialized field and work hard to gain respect and trust from co-workers and the community.