(a) The board may allow a period of up to six (6) months for the replacement of a certified operator whose services have been lost by death, illness or other unusual events.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-221-912

  • Board: means the board of certification created in §. See Tennessee Code 68-221-903
  • Operator: means a person who is in direct charge, or that by education, training and experience is qualified to be in direct charge, of a water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system or wastewater collection system. See Tennessee Code 68-221-903
(b) Further extensions of thirty (30) days, up to a total of one hundred eighty (180) additional days, may be granted if deemed necessary by the board.
(c) A system shall notify the board in writing within thirty (30) days of the loss of certified operator(s).