Wisconsin § 285.51 - Solid waste incinerator operator certification.

§ 285.51. Solid waste incinerator operator certification.

285.51(1) (1) In this section, “solid waste treatment” has the meaning given in s. 289.01 (39) . 285.51(2) (2) The department shall, by rule, establish a program for the certification of persons participating in or responsible for the operation of solid waste treatment facilities that burn solid waste. The certification requirements shall take effect on January 1, 1993. The department shall do all of the following: 285.51(2)(a) (a) Identify those persons or positions involved in the operation of a solid waste treatment facility who are required to obtain certification. 285.51(2)(b) (b) Establish the requirements for and term of initial certification and requirements for recertification upon expiration of that term. At a minimum, the department shall require applicants to complete a program of training and pass an examination in order to receive initial certification. 285.51(2)(c) (c) Establish different levels of certification and requirements for certification for different sizes or types of facilities, as the department determines is appropriate. 285.51(2)(d) (d) Impose fees for the operator training and certification program, except that the department may not impose a fee on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s.