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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.595 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 445A.595 to 445A.614, inclusive, unless the
				  context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 445A.596 to
				  445A.601, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those
				  sections.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.363
NRS
					 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.596 - "Division" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Division" means the Division of Environmental Protection of
				  the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC 445.3631; A by
				  R155-22A,
				  eff. 12/29/2022
NRS 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.597 - "Local governing body" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Local governing body" means:
1. The local legislative or governing body of
				an incorporated city if all or any part of the area to be serviced by the water
				system is located within the limits of such incorporated city.
2. The board of county commissioners if the
				entire area to be serviced by the water system is located within the
				unincorporated area of the county.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3632
NRS
					 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.598 - "Operator" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Operator" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS
				  NRS
				  445A.830.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3633
NRS
					 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.599 - "Public water system" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Public water system" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS
				  NRS
				  445A.840.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3634
NRS
					 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.600 - "State Engineer" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"State Engineer" means the State Engineer or any duly
				  authorized assistant.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3635
NRS
					 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.601 - "Water system" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Water system" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS
				  NRS
				  445A.850.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3636
NRS
					 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.602 - Requirement for permit

Current through June 11, 2024
A person shall not operate a water system unless the person
				  has a valid permit to operate the water system issued pursuant to NRS
				  NRS
				  445A.885 and NAC 445A.603 to 445A.614,
				  inclusive.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3637
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.885
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.603 - Application for permit: Form; conference with Chief of Bureau of Health Protection Services

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The owner of a
				water system or the owner's designated agent may apply for a permit to operate
				a water system on an application form provided by the Division.
2. Before filing an application, the owner of
				a water system or the owner's designated agent may request a conference with
				the Chief of the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water of the Division or a person
				designated by the Chief. The applicant, members of the local governing body,
				employees of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and the State Engineer
				may attend the conference.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC 445.3638; A by
				  R155-22A,
				  eff. 12/29/2022
NRS 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.604 - Application for permit: Submission; required fee and documents

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for a permit to operate a
				water system shall submit four copies of a completed application form to the
				Division.
2. An application must be
				accompanied by:
(a) An application fee of
				$800.
(b) The financial information
				required by NAC
				445A.605.
(c) Evidence that the conditions prescribed
				by subsections 1 and 4 of
				NRS
				445A.895 have been met.
(d) The names, addresses and qualifications
				of each person or entity who will be responsible for the operation, maintenance
				or management of the water system, including:
(1) The technical background or experience of
				each person or entity;
(2) The
				classification and type of certificate issued to the operator pursuant to NAC
				445A.617 to
				445A.652, inclusive, if
				applicable; and
(3) A list of the
				professional water industry organizations in which each person or entity is a
				member.
(e) A description
				of any governing board of the water system.
(f) A plan for the operation, maintenance and
				management of the water system, including:
(1) A program for the control of
				cross-connections;
(2) The
				procedures, methods, schedules and locations for production metering, testing
				pressure and testing customer's meters, if any; and
(3) A program for testing the quality of the
				water to ensure compliance with the provisions of NAC
				445A.450 to
				445A.492,
				inclusive.
(g) A plan for
				a sanitary survey to evaluate past and present sources of pollution which might
				affect the quality of the water system's source of water, including sanitary
				sewage, landfills, salt storage and commercial or industrial facilities which
				might affect the quality of the water system's source of water.
(h) A plan for action and proper notification
				of authorities in the event of a hurricane, typhoon, tornado, storm, flood,
				high water, wind-driven water, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mud
				slide, snowstorm, drought, fire, explosion, electrical outage, attack, sabotage
				or toxic spill or other spill that could pose a health hazard.
(i) Information from the State Engineer
				regarding water rights affecting the water system, the status of such water
				rights and the source of the water.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.605 - Application for permit: Required financial information

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for a permit to operate a
				water system shall submit the following financial information with his or her
				application for a permit:
(a) A copy of a
				budget which projects for 12 months, the fixed and operating expenses of the
				water system, including taxes, depreciation and emergency reserves for the area
				to be serviced by the water system.
(b) A description of the source of financial
				resources that will be used to pay for:
(1)
				The daily operations of the water system, including the costs of monitoring the
				system; and
(2) Any anticipated
				capital improvements.
(c) An estimate of the itemized costs of the
				construction of any water facilities.
(d) A statement of the rates to be charged
				for services rendered by the water system.
(e) An estimate of the number of service
				connections to be used in the water system, the number of customers to be
				served and the annual revenue to be received from the customers.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.606 - Application for permit: Solicitation and consideration of written comments

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division shall:
(a) Submit a copy of each completed
				application that it receives pursuant to NAC 445A.604 to the Public Utilities
				Commission of Nevada, the State Engineer and the local governing body;
				and
(b) Request written comments
				regarding the application from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, the
				State Engineer and the local governing body.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.607 - Conditions for issuance of permit: Interpretation of certain statutory terms

Current through June 11, 2024
For the purposes of NRS
				  NRS
				  445A.895:
1. "Available" means:
(a) In sufficient supply of water and storage
				facilities to accommodate the anticipated demand; and
(b) From a supplier who has issued a letter
				stating that it will service the anticipated demand.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.608 - Conditions for issuance of permit: Assumption by local governing body of certain responsibilities and duties

Current through June 11, 2024
The Division shall not issue a permit to operate a water
				  system unless the local governing body submits:
1. A resolution;
2. A copy of the minutes of a public meeting;
				or
3. Other written documentation,
which sufficiently demonstrates that the local governing
				  body assumes the responsibilities and duties specified in subsection 4 of NRS
				  NRS
				  445A.895.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3643
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.895
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.609 - Conditions for issuance of permit: Payment of fees

Current through June 11, 2024
The Division shall not issue a permit to operate a water
				  system unless:
1. The fee for an
				annual permit to operate a public water system has been paid as set forth in
				paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of section 1; and
2. The fee for a review of an application for
				a permit to construct, renovate, modify or expand a public water system has
				been paid as set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of section 1.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R194-03, 1-22-2004; A by
				  R155-22A,
				  eff. 12/29/2022
NRS 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.610 - Contents of permit

Current through June 11, 2024
A permit to operate a water system must require the owner and
				  operator to:
1. Comply with the
				provisions of NRS
				NRS
				445A.800 to
				445A.955,
				inclusive.
2. Comply with the
				provisions of NAC 445A.450 to 445A.492, inclusive, 445A.595 to 445A.614,
				inclusive, and 445A.65505 to 445A.6731, inclusive.
3. Report any changes in operations,
				ownership, facilities, maintenance or management to the Division.
4. Comply with any other limitations or
				conditions placed on the owner or operator by the Division.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A 2-20-97; A by Environmental Comm'n by R194-08,
				  10-27-2009
NRS
					 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.611 - Notification of limitations or conditions on permit; public inspection of application for permit

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a permit to
				operate a water system is issued to an applicant, the Division shall notify the
				applicant in writing of any limitations or conditions placed on the owner or
				operator of the water system pursuant to subsection 4 of NAC 445A.610. A copy
				of the notice must be attached to the permit.
2. All applications for permits and copies of
				permits issued are public records and may be inspected by any person during the
				regular office hours of the Division.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A 10-30-97
NRS
					 445A.860
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.612 - Denial, modification, suspension or revocation of permit: Grounds; notice

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division may
				deny an application for or modify, suspend or revoke a permit to operate a
				water system on any of the following grounds:
(a) A violation of a condition or limitation
				placed on the permit pursuant to subsection 4 of NAC
				445A.610.
(b) A misrepresentation of a relevant fact or
				a failure to disclose fully all relevant facts in obtaining the
				permit.
(c) A failure or refusal of
				the applicant for or holder of a permit to comply with any provision of NAC
				445A.595 to
				445A.614, inclusive.
(d) Operating a water system without a
				permit.
(e) Interference with the
				Division in the performance of its duties.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.613 - Request for variance from requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
Except as otherwise provided in
				  NRS
				  445A.800 to
				  445A.955, inclusive, an
				  applicant may request a variance from the requirements of NAC
				  445A.595 to
				  445A.614, inclusive, pursuant to
				  NRS
				  445A.935.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC 445.3648; A by
				  R155-22A,
				  eff. 12/29/2022
NRS 445A.860,
					 445A.935
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Permits to Operate Privately Owned Systems › Section 445A.614 - Procedure for review of actions taken by Division; appeals

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for or holder of a permit
				who:
(a) Has reason to believe that an action
				taken by the Division pursuant to NAC
				445A.595 to
				445A.614, inclusive, has been
				incorrect or based on inadequate knowledge; or
(b) Objects to a limitation or condition
				placed on his or her permit by the Division pursuant to subsection 4 of NAC
				445A.610, may, within 10
				business days after receiving notice of the action taken, request an informal
				discussion with the employee of the Division responsible for the action and the
				immediate supervisor of the employee.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.617 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 445A.617 to 445A.652, inclusive, unless the
				  context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 445A.618 to
				  445A.625, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those
				  sections.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A 5-23-96; R021-02, 8-29-2002; A by Environmental Comm'n
				  by R129-05, 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.618 - "Advisory Board" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Advisory Board" means the Advisory Board appointed by the
				  State Board of Health pursuant to NRS
				  NRS
				  445A.870.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3651
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6185 - "Disinfection" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Disinfection" means a process that inactivates pathogenic
				  organisms in water by using chemical oxidants or equivalent agents and
				  processes, including, without limitation, ultraviolet light and
				  ozonation.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health by R021-02, eff. 8-29-2002
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6188 - "Division" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Division" means the Division of Environmental Protection of
				  the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, eff. 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6195 - "Experience in operating" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Experience in operating" means having been actively engaged
				  in the operation and maintenance activities of a water treatment or water
				  distribution system.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health by R021-02, eff. 8-29-2002
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.620 - "Groundwater" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Groundwater" means water that is protected from surface
				  contamination or pollution, including, but not limited to, water from wells,
				  properly developed springs and infiltration galleries.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3653
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.621 - "Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water"
				  means any water beneath the surface of the ground that the Division has
				  determined to have:
1. A significant
				occurrence of insects or other macroorganisms;
2. Algae or large-diameter pathogens such as
Giardia lamblia
; or
3. Significant and rapid shifts in water
				characteristics such as turbidity, temperature, conductivity or pH which
				closely parallel climatological or surface water conditions.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by Environmental Comm'n by R129-05,
				  10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6225 - "Operator" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Operator" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS
				  NRS
				  445A.830.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health by R021-02, eff. 8-29-2002
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6226 - "Operator experience" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Operator experience" means the daily performance of
				  activities that consist of the control or oversight of any process or operation
				  at a water treatment facility or in a water distribution system that may affect
				  the quality or quantity of water.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, eff. 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6227 - "Postsecondary course of instruction" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Postsecondary course of instruction" means a successfully
				  completed college level course which is at least 36 hours and which is related
				  to drinking water.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, eff. 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6228 - "Postsecondary course provider" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Postsecondary course provider" means an organization which
				  provides instruction and which is an accredited academic institution or which
				  is accredited by or is an authorized provider of the International Association
				  for Continuing Education and Training.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, eff. 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.623 - "Public water system" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Public water system" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS
				  NRS
				  445A.840.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3656
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.624 - "Responsible charge" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Responsible charge" means:
1. Actively engaged in on-site supervision
				and performance of operation activities including the treatment or distribution
				of water; and
2. Independently
				making process control or system integrity decisions about water quality or
				quantity that affect public health.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R185-99, 2-10-2000; R021-02,
				  8-29-2002
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6243 - "Shift operator" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Shift operator" means a person who is in direct charge of
				  the operation of a water treatment facility or distribution system for a
				  specified period of the day and who reports to the person in responsible charge
				  of the facility or system.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, eff. 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6247 - "Supervisor or foreperson" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Supervisor or foreperson" means a person who has the overall
				  responsibility for the daily operation of a water treatment facility or a
				  distribution system and who reports to the person in responsible charge of the
				  facility or system.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, eff. 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.625 - "Surface water" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Surface water" means all water open to the atmosphere and
				  subject to surface runoff.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92-Substituted in revision for NAC
				  445.3658
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.626 - Requirement for certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
A person who desires to operate a public water system
				  described in subsection 1 of
				  NRS
				  445A.875 must obtain a certificate to operate
				  such a public water system pursuant to NAC 445A.617 to 445A.652,
				  inclusive.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R185-99, 2-10-2000; R021-02,
				  8-29-2002
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6267 - Minimum certification required; certification of persons making certain decisions

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The staff of a
				water treatment facility must have a minimum certification as follows:
(a) For a Treatment-1 facility:
(1) A person in responsible charge must have
				at least Treatment-1 certification;
(2) A supervisor or foreperson must have at
				least Treatment-1 certification; and
(3) A shift operator must have at least
				Treatment-1 certification;
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6275 - Requirements for persons in responsible charge; notification of noncompliance

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A public water
				system which is:
(a) Classified as a
				community water system or a nontransient, noncommunity water system;
				or
(b) Designated by the Division
				or the appropriate district board of health as being supplied by surface water
				or groundwater under the direct influence of surface water,
must have a person in responsible charge at the facility or
				  on call at all times. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 445A.6285, the person
				  in responsible charge of the public water system must hold a full certificate
				  in the same classification as, or a higher classification than, the
				  classification of the public water system pursuant to NAC 445A.629.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6285 - Approval of conditional staffing

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division
				shall consider the following in making a decision to approve conditional
				staffing for a public water system:
(a) The
				results of an inspection of the public water system;
(b) A review of the experience in operating
				and training of the person holding the certificate as an operator-in-training;
				and
(c) Any other reasonably
				available and relevant information.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6293 - Minimum age and education of applicants; timetable for certain requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. At the time of application, each applicant
				must be at least 18 years of age and meet the following minimum education
				requirements:
(a) For Grade I or Grade II, a
				high school diploma, general educational development certificate or
				equivalent;
(b) For Grade III, two
				postsecondary courses of instruction; and
(c) For Grade IV, four postsecondary courses
				of instruction.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6297 - Applicant with disability: Request for special arrangements for taking examination

Current through June 11, 2024
If an applicant has a disability that restricts the ability
				  of the applicant to take an examination under standard conditions, the
				  applicant may request special arrangements for taking the examination at the
				  time of application. Such a request must be submitted in writing by a
				  recognized health care or mental health care provider and must state the nature
				  of the disability, the special testing arrangements that are requested and the
				  contact information of the health care provider and the applicant.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, eff. 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.630 - Examination for certification: Application; submission and applicability of fee; reexamination; scheduling; ascending order of administration; postponement; failure to appear or postpone

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An
				application to take an examination for certification as an operator must be
				made on a form provided by the Division and must be submitted to the Carson
				City office of the Division not less than 45 days before the date of the
				examination. The application must be complete and must be accompanied by the
				fee for the certification for which the examination is being administered as
				set forth in NAC 445A.651.
2. The
				fee accompanying the application for examination entitles an applicant who
				passes the examination and meets all other qualifications for certification to
				be certified until December 31 of the first calendar year after the calendar
				year in which the certification is issued.
3. An applicant who fails an examination is
				eligible for reexamination at the next scheduled examination if the applicant
				satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection 1.
4. Examinations for certification must be
				given at least twice annually.
5.
				An applicant must take the examinations for certification in ascending order
				beginning with the examination for a certificate as a class distribution-1 or
				class treatment-1 operator, as applicable.
6. An applicant may postpone his or her
				examination if the applicant submits a written notice to the Carson City office
				of the Division at least 7 days before the date of the examination. The
				examination may only be postponed for one test cycle. Emergency situations must
				be considered by the Division on a case-by-case basis.
7. An applicant who fails to appear for an
				examination or fails to postpone an examination pursuant to subsection 6
				forfeits the application and the application fee.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R185-99, 2-10-2000; R021-02, 8-29-2002; A by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.631 - Examination for certification: Types; return to examinee; maintenance of analysis

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division, or
				its designee, shall offer separate examinations for certification in the four
				classifications in water treatment and separate examinations for certification
				in the four classifications in water distribution. The Division shall validate
				the areas of knowledge tested in an examination pursuant to this subsection
				before offering the examination to the applicant.
2. Examinations must not be returned to
				examinees.
3. The Division shall
				maintain an analysis of each examination administered in the offices of the
				Division for not less than 1 year after the date on which the examination was
				administered.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R021-02, 8-29-2002; A by Environmental Comm'n by
				  R129-05, 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.632 - Proctoring, reviewing and grading examinations; passing grade; reviewing qualifications for full certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division
				shall proctor, review and grade, or enter into a contract with a person,
				organization or agency to proctor, review and grade, the examinations for
				certification. A score of not less than the passing score established by the
				testing company that created the examination is required to pass the
				examination.
2. The Division shall
				review, or enter into a contract with a person, organization or agency to
				review, the qualifications of each applicant for a full certificate to
				determine whether the minimum requirements for experience in operating set
				forth in NAC
				445A.633 have been
				satisfied.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R185-99, 2-10-2000; R021-02, 8-29-2002; A by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, 10-31-2005; A by
				  R156-17AP,
				  eff. 5/16/2018
NRS
				  445A.860, as amended by section 3 of Assembly
				  Bill No. 50, chapter 70, Statutes of Nevada 2017, and
				  NRS
				  445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6345 - Full, operator-in-training and provisional certificates: Indication of discipline; qualifications; validity; expiration; renewal

Current through June 11, 2024
1. All certificates must indicate the
				discipline for which they were issued as follows:
(a) Water treatment operator, full;
(b) Water treatment operator,
				operator-in-training;
(c) Water
				treatment operator, provisional;
(d) Water distribution operator,
				full;
(e) Water distribution
				operator, operator-in-training; and
(f) Water distribution operator,
				provisional.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.6355 - Certification by reciprocity

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A certificate
				may be issued by the Division, without examination, on a case-by-case basis to
				a person in a comparable classification who has passed an adequate written
				examination and who holds a valid certificate in another state, territory or
				possession of the United States or another country if the requirements for the
				certification of operators are consistent with and not of a lower standard than
				the provisions of this chapter.
2.
				Consideration of reciprocity will be given upon request. For a request to be
				considered, the applicant for reciprocity must submit to the Division:
(a) A letter setting forth the specific type
				and level of certification being requested for consideration for
				reciprocity;
(b) A resume
				describing the work history, education and experience of the applicant
				supporting the certification that is requested;
(c) A copy of the valid, unexpired
				certificate for which reciprocity is requested, including the date of issuance
				and expiration and the type and level of certification;
(d) A copy of the applicable regulations or
				references to the regulations which describe the experience and education
				requirements for certification where the applicant was certified, including the
				levels of certification and guidelines for reciprocity;
(e) A copy of the applicable regulations or
				references to the regulations which describe the facility classification system
				that correlates with the type and level of certification indicated on the
				certificate of the applicant;
(f) A
				brief description of the examination taken for the certification including
				whether the examination was multiple-choice, essay, true-false, other type of
				questions or a combination of types, the approximate number of questions and
				the general topics covered; and
(g)
				Contact information for the agency that issued the certificate of the
				applicant.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.639 - Continuing education: General requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The
				holder of a full certificate, provisional certificate or certificate as an
				operator-in-training must comply with the requirements of continuing education
				set forth in this section to qualify for renewal of the certificate.
2. Every 2 years, the holder of a
				Treatment-3, Treatment-4, Distribution-3 or Distribution-4 certificate must
				earn at least 14 contact hours of participation in a course of training
				approved by the Division pursuant to NAC
				445A.641 or
				445A.643.
3. Every 2 years, the holder of a
				Treatment-1, Treatment-2, Distribution-1 or Distribution-2 certificate must
				earn at least 7 contact hours of participation in a course of training approved
				by the Division pursuant to NAC
				445A.641 or
				445A.643.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R021-02, 8-29-2002; A by Environmental Comm'n by
				  R129-05, 10-31-2005; A by
				  R156-17AP,
				  eff. 5/16/2018
NRS
				  445A.860, as amended by section 3 of Assembly
				  Bill No. 50, chapter 70, Statutes of Nevada 2017, and
				  NRS
				  445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.640 - Continuing education: Operator who holds full certificate and certificate as operator-in-training at higher classification than full certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An operator who
				holds certificates for both distribution and treatment must comply with the
				respective requirements for continuing education for each type of
				certificate.
2. An operator who
				holds a full certificate and a certificate as an operator-in-training at a
				higher classification than a full certificate in distribution or treatment must
				comply with the requirements of continuing education for the certificate at the
				highest classification in distribution or treatment, as applicable, to qualify
				for the renewal of both certificates.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R021-02, 8-29-2002; A by
				  R156-17AP,
				  eff. 5/16/2018
NRS
				  445A.860, as amended by section 3 of Assembly
				  Bill No. 50, chapter 70, Statutes of Nevada 2017, and
				  NRS
				  445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.641 - Continuing education: Conditions for obtaining credit

Current through June 11, 2024
The Division shall not grant any credit of continuing
				  education to the holder of a certificate for participation in training
				  unless:
1. The course of training is
				approved by the Division.
2. The
				course of training is relevant to the subject matter of the particular
				certificate held by him or her.
3.
				The subject matter of the training is relevant to the operation or maintenance
				of a water treatment plant or a water distribution system. The subject matter
				may include, but is not limited to, state and federal regulations concerning
				drinking water, the mechanics for the operation and maintenance of a water
				treatment plant or water distribution system and the machinery of a water
				treatment plant or water distribution system, including the electrical systems
				of a water treatment plant or water distribution system, the hydraulics of a
				water treatment plant or water distribution system, the chemical treatment of
				water, the biological testing of water, the disinfection of water and any
				relevant applications of mathematics and chemistry to the operation or
				maintenance of a public water system.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R185-99, 2-10-2000; R021-02, 8-29-2002; A by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R129-05, 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.643 - Continuing education: Approval of course of training provided by public water system to its employees

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A public water
				system may request the written approval of the Division for the public water
				system to provide a course of training for its employees which is intended to
				comply with any part of the requirement of continuing education. The Division
				must approve the request in writing before an employee will be credited with
				continuing education for the course.
2. The Division shall not approve a course of
				training pursuant to subsection 1 unless the request meets the following
				criteria:
(a) An outline of the course of
				training must be submitted with the request for written approval and must state
				the subjects to be included in the instruction and the time to be allotted for
				each subject of instruction.
(b) A
				list of the objectives of the instructor must be submitted with the request for
				written approval and must specify the essential points of the instruction and
				the methods of instruction to be used to illustrate these points.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.644 - Reinstatement and renewal of expired certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1.
				Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, a holder of an expired
				full certificate may request, within 6 months after its date of expiration,
				that the full certificate be reinstated and renewed by payment of the
				reinstatement fee set forth in NAC 445A.651 and verification that all
				requirements of continuing education have been satisfied. To obtain a full
				certificate, an operator who has not requested reinstatement and renewal of his
				or her full certificate within 6 months after the date of its expiration must
				file a new application for a full certificate accompanied by the required fee
				set forth in NAC 445A.651.
2. The
				Division shall not reinstate a provisional certificate or a certificate as an
				operator-in-training.
3. If the
				holder of an expired full certificate provides documentation of health problems
				that made the holder unable to meet the requirements of continuing education
				for renewal of his or her full certificate in the time provided pursuant to NAC
				445A.639, the holder of the expired full certificate may request, within 2
				years after its date of expiration, that the full certificate be reinstated and
				renewed by payment of the reinstatement fee set forth in NAC 445A.651 and
				verification that all requirements of continuing education have been satisfied.
				To obtain a full certificate, an operator who has not requested reinstatement
				and renewal of his or her full certificate within 2 years after the date of its
				expiration must file a new application for a full certificate and comply with
				the requirements set forth in NAC 445A.630 to 445A.633, inclusive, and pay the
				fee for the issuance of a full certificate set forth in NAC 445A.651.
4. If the holder of a full certificate
				provides documentation of military duty that made the holder unable to meet the
				requirements of continuing education for renewal of his or her full certificate
				in the time provided pursuant to NAC 445A.639, the holder of the expired full
				certificate may request, within 4 years after its date of expiration, that the
				full certificate be reinstated and renewed by payment of the reinstatement fee
				set forth in NAC 445A.651 and verification that all requirements of continuing
				education have been satisfied. To obtain a full certificate, an operator who
				has not requested reinstatement and renewal of his or her full certificate
				within 4 years after the date of its expiration must file a new application for
				a full certificate and comply with the requirements set forth in NAC 445A.630
				to 445A.633, inclusive, and pay the fee for the issuance of a full certificate
				set forth in NAC 445A.651.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R021-02, 8-29-2002; A by Environmental Comm'n by
				  R129-05, 10-31-2005
NRS
					 445A.860,
					 445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.646 - Denial of application for certificate or suspension or revocation of certificate: Grounds

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the Division
				determines that an applicant for a full certificate, provisional certificate or
				certificate as an operator-in-training has engaged in any conduct which is
				grounds for disciplinary action set forth in subsection 3, the Division may
				deny an application for a certificate.
2. If the Division determines that a holder
				of a full certificate, provisional certificate or certificate as an
				operator-in-training has engaged in any conduct which is grounds for
				disciplinary action set forth in subsection 3 or section 8 of this regulation,
				the Division may:
(a) Suspend or revoke an
				operator's certificate;
(b) Place
				the holder of a certificate on probation for a specified period of time;
				or
(c) Take any other disciplinary
				action against the holder of a certificate deemed appropriate by the
				Division.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.647 - Denial, suspension or revocation of certificate: Written notice

Current through June 11, 2024
The Division shall send a written notice of intent to take
				  disciplinary action against the holder of a certificate pursuant to section 9
				  of this regulation for any conduct which is grounds for disciplinary action set
				  forth in NAC
				  445A.646 or section 8 of this
				  regulation.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A 10-30-97; A by Environmental Comm'n by R129-05,
				  10-31-2005; A by
				  R126-19A,
				  eff. 12/29/2020
NRS
				  445A.860,
				  445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.651 - Fees of Division

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division
				shall charge and collect the following fees for each fiscal year:
FY 2017-2018
FY 2018-2019
FY 2019-2020
FY 2020-2021
For the issuance of a full certificate
$84
$100
$110
$120
For a certificate issued pursuant to paragraph (c)
								of subsection 2 of NAC
								445A.6345
57
125
140
150
For the issuance of a certificate as an
								operator-in-training
57
90
100
110
For conversion of a certificate as an
								operator-in-training to a full certificate
30
30
35
40
For the renewal of a full, provisional or
								operator-in-training certificate
30
40
45
50
For the reinstatement and renewal of a full
								certificate
100
140
145
150
The fees set forth in this subsection for Fiscal Year
				  2020-2021 are effective for that fiscal year and each fiscal year
				  thereafter
2. As used in
				this section, "fiscal year" means the 12-month period beginning on July 1 of
				one year and ending on June 30 of the following year.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A by R194-03, 1-22-2004; A by Environmental Comm'n by
				  R129-05, 10-31-2005; A by
				  R156-17AP,
				  eff. 5/16/2018
NRS
				  445A.860, as amended by section 3 of Assembly
				  Bill No. 50, chapter 70, Statutes of Nevada 2017, and
				  NRS
				  445A.880
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Certification of Operators › Section 445A.652 - Review of actions taken by Division

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any person who
				has reason to believe that an action taken by the Division pursuant to NAC
				445A.617 to 445A.652, inclusive,
				other than a disciplinary action is incorrect or based on inadequate knowledge
				may, within 10 business days after receiving notice of the action, request an
				informal discussion with the employee responsible for the action and the
				immediate supervisor of the employee.
2. If the informal discussion does not
				resolve the problem, the aggrieved person may, within 10 business days after
				the date scheduled for the informal discussion, submit a written request to the
				Administrator of the Division or the Administrator's designee for an informal
				conference. The informal conference must be scheduled for a date, place and
				time mutually agreed upon by the aggrieved person and the Administrator or the
				Administrator's designee, except that the informal conference must be held no
				later than 60 days after the date on which the Administrator or the
				Administrator's designee receives the written request.
3. The determination of the Administrator of
				the Division or the Administrator's designee resulting from the informal
				conference cannot be appealed and is the final remedy available to the
				aggrieved person.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 9-16-92; A 10-30-97; A by Environmental Comm'n by R129-05,
				  10-31-2005; A by
				  R126-19A,
				  eff. 12/29/2020
NRS
				  445A.860,
				  445A.880