Certification Information

MARYLAND	DELAWARE
Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators	State of Delaware Board of Certification for Wastewater Operators
Maryland Board Scheduled Meetings	State of Delaware Office of Drinking Water
Maryland Examination Schedule
Maryland Certification Publications
Maryland Approved Training List Information
Maryland Certification Application Forms

BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD MEMBER	REPRESENTING	APPOINTED BY	PHONE NUMBER
E. Lee Haskins	Public at Large	MDE Secretary	(410) 537-3167
Joseph Haxton	Sanitary Commissions	Governor	(410) 643-3535
Rene Javier	County Government	Governor	(410) 880-5814
Joseph Johnson	Waterworks Supervision	Governor	(410) 750-7116
Russell Kelley	Public at Large	MDE Secretary	(443) 885-4470
Nancy Hausrath	Municipal Government	Governor	(301) 739-8577 ext. 654
Nancy Reilman	Department of Environment	MDE Secretary	(410) 537-3710
Hiram Tanner	Agriculture	Governor	(202) 264-3861
Dominic DeLudes, Jr.	Industrial Superintendent	Governor	(410) 423-6155
William Shreve (Chairman)	Wastewater Supervision	Governor	(240) 925-0653
Jerry Wheeler	Dept. of Natural Resources	Governor	(410) 729-8382
James Stewart	Public at Large	MDE Secretary	(410) 479-0714

For Further Information Contact:
Maryland Department of the Environment
Water Management Administration
Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Toll free 800-633-6101 ext 3167

Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators

SCHEDULED MEETINGS
DATE	MEETING LOCATION
All scheduled meetings are on Thursdays and start at 10:00 am. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact the Board's Administrative Office at 410-537-3167 or 800-633-6101 ext 3167.

MARYLAND CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

View the dates directly on the MDE web site at

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE_2012 (Opens in a new browser window.)

EXAMINATION CANCELLATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: A scheduled examination will not be given if weather conditions cause the State government to adopt a liberal leave policy on that date. Those who were scheduled to take an examination that is cancelled will be given the opportunity to take a future examination on the date of their choice (on a space available basis). A new application for the examination will not be required. Due to limited seating, applications are being accepted on a first come/first serve basis. Should you have any questions, please call 410-537-3167. If you cannot make your scheduled examination date, you must notify the Board of Certification at your earliest convenience. You may only reschedule a missed exam once. Please do not fax your examination application. The $75 fee must accompany the application. Per COMAR 26.06.01.07, all fees are non-refundable.All applications must be received before the deadline. No exceptions.

Maryland Certification Publications

NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM THE WEB!

The WWOA, together with the Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET) and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), has created two publications designed to help the Maryland environmental systems operator understand the Maryland Operator / Superintendent Certification system, and aid the potential examinee to prepare to take any of the Operator Certification Examinations.

"A Guide to Maryland Certification for Water and Wastewater Operators and Superintendents" will explain the State certification requirements as well as the certificate renewal requirements. Who needs to be certified, and in which classification, including a step-by-step sequence chart that details the operator and superintendent certification process, is a featured element.

"A Handbook for Maryland Certification Examinations - Preparing for and Taking the Water and Wastewater Operator Examinations" will help prepare you for the exam and explains the actual process of taking the exam. It identifies the topics on each classification exam and makes important suggestions about test-taking strategies.

In addition to downloadable versions on the web, paper copies of both of these publications are distributed at no charge by WWOA, MCET and MDE. The following contacts can supply you with either publication:

WWOA - Winfield McKell, Public Relations Committee Chair (301-206-7550)
MCET - Karen Brandt, Director (301-934-7500); or email at info@mcet.org
MDE - Lee Haskins, Board Administrator (800) 633-6101 x3167 or e-mail at pkratochvil@mde.state.md.us

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Maryland Approved Training List

Maryland Certificate renewal conditions require the holder to take training that has been reviewed by the Training Review and Evaluation (TRE) Committee and approved by the Board as appropriate for the classification of Certificate being renewed. Only training that meets this criteria can be used to satisfy this renewal requirement.

To obtain a copy of this Maryland State Approved Training List (sometimes called the "TRE List") from the Board's Administrative Office, any of the following four methods may be used:

1. View the list directly on the MDE web site at http://www.mde.state.md.us/envboards/search.asp (Opens in a new browser window.)
2. Call them at (800) 633-6101 ext 3167 to request that a printed copy be mailed to you. There is a copying fee, determined by the Board, for this service. Be sure to ask what the current fee will be.

Maryland Application Forms

Current list of Maryland Certification Application Forms

Temporary Certificate	Newly hired Operators should use this form to apply for a Temporary Certificate to comply with State law while obtaining experience and training in preparation for taking an Operator certification examination.
Operator Examination	Holders of Temporary (and other) Certificates should use this form to apply to take an Operator certification examination as part of the qualifying criteria to obtain an Operator Certificate.
Operator Certificate	An Operator who has obtained the required education and experience and passed the appropriate Operator certification examination, should use this form to apply for an Operator Certificate.
Superintendent Certificate	Operator Certificate holders who are appointed by their employer as the facility's "Designated Superintendent" should use this form to apply for Superintendent Certification.
Reciprocity	Operators who possess certification in another state or jurisdiction should use this form to request certification reciprocity in Maryland.
Training Approval	Use this form to submit a training event for State approval so it can be used to comply with the certification renewal training requirement.