§ 302.308. Suspensions, revocation or modification of an operator’s certificate.
(a) The Board may take action to suspend, revoke, modify or reinstate an operator’s certificate upon petition by the Department.
(b) The Board may suspend, revoke or modify a certificate for misconduct for reasons including:
(1) Negligence in the operation of a water or wastewater system.
(2) Fraud.
(3) Falsification of an application or other State, local or Federal documents or records relating to the operation of a water or wastewater system.
(4) Incompetence or failure to use reasonable care and professional judgment in performing the duties of a certified operator as described in § 302.1201 (relating to duties of operators).
(5) Violation of State or Federal laws and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder associated with the operation of a water or wastewater treatment system.
(c) Suspension, revocation, modification or reinstatement of an operator’s certificate will become effective immediately upon the Board’s action.
(d) The Board may suspend or modify a certificate for a specific time period or require additional education, training or reexamination as a condition of reinstatement.
(e) Within 5 days of the Board taking an action to suspend, revoke, modify or reinstate an operator’s certificate, the Board Secretary will notify the Department, the certified operator and the certified operator’s employer in writing of the Board action to suspend, revoke or modify an operator’s certificate.
(f) Final actions taken by the Board related to this section are appealable to the Environmental Hearing Board.
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 302.304 (relating to issuance of certificate through reciprocity).
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