Certified out of state wastewater operators may be granted reciprocal certification in North Carolina.  Please download and submit the application at the bottom of this page and a member of our staff will review it and add it to the agenda for the next quarterly meeting of the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission.

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.