WAC 173-300-080. Applications and certification requirements

(1) An application for incineration, landfill operator, or inspector certification must be filed with the department or its designee. The department or its designee shall make application forms available upon request.

(2) Upon receipt of the completed application and application fee, the department or its designee shall determine:

(a) If the applicant has successfully completed the required training and examinations;

(b) The status of a reciprocal certification; and

(c) That the facility at which the applicant is employed is in compliance with local and state laws or rules.

(3) Upon successful determination of all requirements and the payment of the certification fees provided for in WAC 173-300-110 and 173-300-120 , the appropriate operator or inspector certificate will be issued.

(4) An owner may apply for a variance for a temporary certificate without an examination to fill a vacated position required by WAC 173-300-050 and 173-300-060 to have a certified operator, or 173-300-070 , in the case of a certified inspector. A temporary certificate must be valid for a period of not more than twelve months from date of issue.