AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ON-SITE WASTEWATER SPECIALISTS AND WATER OPERATOR APPRENTICES.
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Summary
The bill mandates that anyone performing on‑site wastewater specialist duties must be certified by the Department of Public Health and appointed by a local health director. It creates three certification levels (Phase I, II, III) based on system size and sets training, exam, and renewal rules with no application fees. The measure aims to standardize oversight of subsurface sewage disposal systems and improve public health protection.
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