Who are the current Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee members?
• Gary Buttermore, NDEQ • John Chess, LLCHD • Louis Benscoter, Certified Professional • Troy Huffman, HHS • Terri Jakoubek, Certified Professional • Mark Kuzila, UNL-IANR • Tony Mendes, Certified Professional • Randy Nickeson, DCHD • Julie Southwick, Certified Professional • Matt Weides, Certified Professional • Wayne Woldt, UNL-IANR I am a building inspector for a local governmental agency and frequently conduct inspections of new septic systems. Do I need to apply for and obtain certification from the State for inspecting onsite wastewater treatment systems? • Yes, unless you are a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or a Professional Engineer licensed in Nebraska. State law does not provide an exemption from the certification requirements for employees working for local or county agencies that inspect septic systems. However, the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Contractors Certification and System Registration Act allows the Director of the NDEQ to waive certificat
