Sec. 219-2.8. Operator training and certification

(a) No facility subject to this Subpart will be permitted to operate until the applicant has submitted material that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the facility will, at all times, be operated under the direction of properly trained individuals.

(b) With the application for a certificate to operate, the permittee must submit a description of an operator training program, including at least the following, along with a time schedule for accomplishing training of all plant personnel:

(1) proper operation and maintenance of equipment;

(2) knowledge of environmental permit conditions and the impact of plant operations on emissions; and

(3) interfacing with the public on the impact of plant operation on environmental concerns.

(c) The onsite operation of any facility subject to these requirements must be directed at all times by a person(s) possessing an appropriate current New York State municipal solid waste incinerator operator certification. This requirement is effective nine months after the date of the first qualifying examination approved by the commissioner.

(d) Operation includes, but is not limited to:

(1) fuel preparation, storage, charging combustion, heat extraction, combustion gas treatment; and

(2) proper functioning of all mechanical and/or environmental control and monitoring equipment.

(e) This requirement does not eliminate the need for any person(s) involved with the facility from having to obtain any other required certificate(s) or license(s) necessary for the performance of their specific duties.