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NC DEQ »   About »   Divisions »   Water Resources »   Operator Certification »   Wastewater Operator »   Reciprocity

Reciprocity (WW)

North Carolina does not offer "direct" reciprocity, however, operators holding wastewater certifications from other states may sit for an appropriate level exam and upon passing be certified at that grade level.

15A NCAC 08G .0410 Reciprocity Certification

(a) The Commission shall issue certification(s) to individuals certified in other States or legal jurisdictions if the individuals:

(1) meet or exceed all eligibility requirements or the equivalent thereof as determined by the Commission as found in Rules .0302 to .0308 of the Section, with the exception of completion of approved training,

(2) complete Application for Reciprocity Form and submit it with the appropriate non-refundable fee as specified in G.S. 90A-42,

(3) provide a letter of verification from certifying State agency that applicant is certified at stated level and that no disciplinary actions are outstanding against the applicant, and

(4) apply for and achieve a passing score on a Commission-administered examination of the same type and grade as that for which reciprocity certification is being requested. The requirement for completion of approved training is waived in the case of applicants pursuant to this Rule.

Resources to prepare for your exam:

Needs To Know "NTK" Documents

Needs To Know Documents:

Biological Grade I & II

Biological Grade III & IV

Collection Systems

Physical-Chemical 

Subsurface

Surface Irrigation Operators Training Manual

Laws & Regs Presentation Slides:

Grade II Collection Operator Laws & Regs

Grade III - IV Collection Operator Laws & Regs

Grade I - IV Biological Operator Laws & Regs

NC Wastewater Operator Rules
Wastewater Operator Rules:
15A NCAC 08G
 
Waste Not Discharged To Surface Waters: (Collection Systems)
15A NCAC 02T .0300
 
Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters:
15A NCAC 02T
 
 
Other Related Rules
 

Files

Reciprocity Application.pdf

PDF • 227.38 KB - November 10, 2021

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