What is the Office of Operator Certification (OOC)?
The OOC administers the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Program to provide certificates for operators. The OOC conducts the exams required by the regulations, including developing the exam questions, processing applications, printing and mailing the certificates, mailing out renewal notices, and processing renewal applications. Along with these major duties, OOC does other work including answering questions, updating regulations, investigating violations of the law and regulations by certified operators, and classifying wastewater treatment plants.