Animal Waste The Animal Waste Operator Certification program is housed in the NC Division of Water Resources. Initial Certification Schools and Continuing Education classes are offered throughout the year by participating training providers such as NCSU Cooperative Extension. Exams are offered 4 times a year. Continuing Education & Initial Operator Training Check the # of Continuing Education Hours you need: View / dowlonad a list of all Animal Waste Operators n NC, the # of Continuing Education hours they have toward renewal and the number they need. View Report Here. Find Continuing Education Classes: View a list of upcoming Animal Waste Continuing Education Classes that have been registered with us. For more classes that have not yet been listed here, contact your local Cooperative Extension office. Find Initial Certification Schools: View a list of upcoming Animal Waste Initial Certification Schools that have been registered with us. For more classes that have not yet been listed here, contact your local Cooperative Extension office. For Training Providers: Approval Form for Animal Waste Continuing Education Credits Direct ALL questions regarding locations/dates/pricing to the training provider. Universities, community colleges and private organizations conduct training classes. NC DWR Operator Certification Program DOES NOT CONDUCT training classes. For the Animal Waste Manuals, see the Downloads section link below. Exam Information Animal Waste Operator Exams and Wastewater Operator Exams are given on the same day at multiple locations, 4 times a year: March, June, September, December. Animal Waste Exam Application (AWA, AWB) Math Formulas for Type A + Type B Animal Waste (Provided during exams) [Wastewater Exam application (LA, SI, SS)] Exam information, dates, locations - for both Animal Waste Operators and Wastewater Operator If you already have at least one operator certification number you can check your status for any certification: Enter Your Operator Certification Number here to check: Operator Certification Exam Pass Rates - Animal Waste and Wastewater: 2022 June 2022 September Find a Contract Operator Contract Operator List This list is not comprehensive nor an endorsement. It is provided for convenience. To be listed as a contract operator for NC Carolina Water Pollution Control Systems, please submit this form. To remain on the list, you must submit the form once a year. If you are hiring a contract operator, you are responsible to verify operators have active certifications of the appropriate type and grade by checking the Certified Operator Lists. (see next section) Verify a Certified Operator If you are hiring a contract operator, you are responsible to verify operators have active certifications of the appropriate type and grade by checking the Certified Operator Lists. Animal Waste Certified Operator List (updated dialy) Wastewater Certified Operator Lists (updated daily) To find out if a specific operator's certification is active: Enter the Operator Certification Number here. Certified Operator Portal. User your NCID. ( NCID Registration & NCID Instructions) Rules and Regulations Waste Operator Rules (WW & AW) Animal Waste Operator Rules:15A NCAC 08F Wastewater Operator Rules:15A NCAC 08G Collection Systems15A NCAC 02T .0300 Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters (Land applied)15A NCAC 02T Other Related Rules Download Forms & Manuals Operator Forms Animal Waste OIC Designation Form (May be submitted via email to: certadmin@ncdenr.gov) Change of Name or Address Form Course Manuals: Animal Waste Certification Training for Operators: Animal Waste Type A (2021) Animal Waste Type B (2016) Math Formulas for Type A + Type B Animal Waste (Provided during exams) Reporting Forms: NPDES & Permit Animal Waste Forms Recordkeeping Forms NCSU Animal Waste Operator Resources WPCSOCC - Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission The purpose of the Certification Commission is to protect the public's investment in water pollution control facilities through the training and certification of operators of water pollution control systems. protect the public health of the citizens of the State conserve, protect, and maintain the quality of the water resources of the State as assigned by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission protect the public investment in water pollution control systems provide for the classification of water pollution control systems establish the procedures for the examination and certification of operators of water pollution control systems History Established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1969. Originally called the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Board of Certification. Seven member board appointed by the Assistant Director of the Department of Water and Air Resources (currently known as the Department of Environmental Quality) with the approval of the Board of Water and Air Resources (currently known as the Environmental Management Commission In 1993, duties of the Certification Commission expanded to include the training and certification of operators of wastewater collection systems, spray irrigation systems, subsurface treatment and dispersal systems, and land application of residuals sites. Added two new members with experience in these fields. In 1996, added the training and certification of operators of animal wastewater pollution control systems to the duties of the Certification Commission. Two new members were appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture to represent the animal agriculture industry. Wilbur E Long Award Do you know a wastewater operator that demonstrates excellence? Consider nominating the operator for the 2022 Wilbur E. Long Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize any current certified water pollution control system operator in NC that: has exhibited outstanding knowledge and innovation in the continuing operation of a water pollution control or animal system, or has contributed time and effort toward the training, education, and professionalism of water pollution control or animal systems; or has devised, discovered, or invented devices or techniques which enhance the science of system operation. All certified water pollution control system operators are eligible: Animal Waste, Biological Wastewater, Collections, Land Application, Subsurface, and Spray Irrigation. Staff Contacts Jeff Talbot - Supervisor919-707-9108jeff_talbot@ncdenr.gov Patrick Beggs - Nonpoint Source Waste Operator Certification919-707-9105patrick_beggs@ncdenr.gov Animal Waste Program Type A (AWA) Type B (AWB) Land-Based Wastewater Treatment: Land Application (LA) Spray Irrigation (SI) Subsurface (SS) Jenee Williamston - Administrative Specialist919-707-9089jenee.williamston@ncdenr.gov Exam Registration Con Ed Credit Hours Renewals Rosters Reinstatement ORC Designation Wallet Cards Address Changes Mail Address 1618 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Physical Address Archdale Bldg 512 N. Salisbury St., Suite 1209 Raleigh, NC 27604 Main Phone 919.707.9190
Animal Waste The Animal Waste Operator Certification program is housed in the NC Division of Water Resources. Initial Certification Schools and Continuing Education classes are offered throughout the year by participating training providers such as NCSU Cooperative Extension. Exams are offered 4 times a year. Continuing Education & Initial Operator Training Check the # of Continuing Education Hours you need: View / dowlonad a list of all Animal Waste Operators n NC, the # of Continuing Education hours they have toward renewal and the number they need. View Report Here. Find Continuing Education Classes: View a list of upcoming Animal Waste Continuing Education Classes that have been registered with us. For more classes that have not yet been listed here, contact your local Cooperative Extension office. Find Initial Certification Schools: View a list of upcoming Animal Waste Initial Certification Schools that have been registered with us. For more classes that have not yet been listed here, contact your local Cooperative Extension office. For Training Providers: Approval Form for Animal Waste Continuing Education Credits Direct ALL questions regarding locations/dates/pricing to the training provider. Universities, community colleges and private organizations conduct training classes. NC DWR Operator Certification Program DOES NOT CONDUCT training classes. For the Animal Waste Manuals, see the Downloads section link below. Exam Information Animal Waste Operator Exams and Wastewater Operator Exams are given on the same day at multiple locations, 4 times a year: March, June, September, December. Animal Waste Exam Application (AWA, AWB) Math Formulas for Type A + Type B Animal Waste (Provided during exams) [Wastewater Exam application (LA, SI, SS)] Exam information, dates, locations - for both Animal Waste Operators and Wastewater Operator If you already have at least one operator certification number you can check your status for any certification: Enter Your Operator Certification Number here to check: Operator Certification Exam Pass Rates - Animal Waste and Wastewater: 2022 June 2022 September Find a Contract Operator Contract Operator List This list is not comprehensive nor an endorsement. It is provided for convenience. To be listed as a contract operator for NC Carolina Water Pollution Control Systems, please submit this form. To remain on the list, you must submit the form once a year. If you are hiring a contract operator, you are responsible to verify operators have active certifications of the appropriate type and grade by checking the Certified Operator Lists. (see next section) Verify a Certified Operator If you are hiring a contract operator, you are responsible to verify operators have active certifications of the appropriate type and grade by checking the Certified Operator Lists. Animal Waste Certified Operator List (updated dialy) Wastewater Certified Operator Lists (updated daily) To find out if a specific operator's certification is active: Enter the Operator Certification Number here. Certified Operator Portal. User your NCID. ( NCID Registration & NCID Instructions) Rules and Regulations Waste Operator Rules (WW & AW) Animal Waste Operator Rules:15A NCAC 08F Wastewater Operator Rules:15A NCAC 08G Collection Systems15A NCAC 02T .0300 Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters (Land applied)15A NCAC 02T Other Related Rules Download Forms & Manuals Operator Forms Animal Waste OIC Designation Form (May be submitted via email to: certadmin@ncdenr.gov) Change of Name or Address Form Course Manuals: Animal Waste Certification Training for Operators: Animal Waste Type A (2021) Animal Waste Type B (2016) Math Formulas for Type A + Type B Animal Waste (Provided during exams) Reporting Forms: NPDES & Permit Animal Waste Forms Recordkeeping Forms NCSU Animal Waste Operator Resources WPCSOCC - Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission The purpose of the Certification Commission is to protect the public's investment in water pollution control facilities through the training and certification of operators of water pollution control systems. protect the public health of the citizens of the State conserve, protect, and maintain the quality of the water resources of the State as assigned by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission protect the public investment in water pollution control systems provide for the classification of water pollution control systems establish the procedures for the examination and certification of operators of water pollution control systems History Established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1969. Originally called the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Board of Certification. Seven member board appointed by the Assistant Director of the Department of Water and Air Resources (currently known as the Department of Environmental Quality) with the approval of the Board of Water and Air Resources (currently known as the Environmental Management Commission In 1993, duties of the Certification Commission expanded to include the training and certification of operators of wastewater collection systems, spray irrigation systems, subsurface treatment and dispersal systems, and land application of residuals sites. Added two new members with experience in these fields. In 1996, added the training and certification of operators of animal wastewater pollution control systems to the duties of the Certification Commission. Two new members were appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture to represent the animal agriculture industry. Wilbur E Long Award Do you know a wastewater operator that demonstrates excellence? Consider nominating the operator for the 2022 Wilbur E. Long Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize any current certified water pollution control system operator in NC that: has exhibited outstanding knowledge and innovation in the continuing operation of a water pollution control or animal system, or has contributed time and effort toward the training, education, and professionalism of water pollution control or animal systems; or has devised, discovered, or invented devices or techniques which enhance the science of system operation. All certified water pollution control system operators are eligible: Animal Waste, Biological Wastewater, Collections, Land Application, Subsurface, and Spray Irrigation. Staff Contacts Jeff Talbot - Supervisor919-707-9108jeff_talbot@ncdenr.gov Patrick Beggs - Nonpoint Source Waste Operator Certification919-707-9105patrick_beggs@ncdenr.gov Animal Waste Program Type A (AWA) Type B (AWB) Land-Based Wastewater Treatment: Land Application (LA) Spray Irrigation (SI) Subsurface (SS) Jenee Williamston - Administrative Specialist919-707-9089jenee.williamston@ncdenr.gov Exam Registration Con Ed Credit Hours Renewals Rosters Reinstatement ORC Designation Wallet Cards Address Changes Mail Address 1618 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Physical Address Archdale Bldg 512 N. Salisbury St., Suite 1209 Raleigh, NC 27604 Main Phone 919.707.9190
