What's Being Discussed

The Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants will meet on August 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the EMD Conference Room in Pearl City, with a virtual option available via Microsoft Teams. Key topics include:

• Reviewing minutes from the July 17, 2026 meeting
• Revisiting previously tabled applications for temporary certification and computer-based testing (CBT)
• Reviewing results from a recent wastewater operator exam
• Notifications about changes in who is in Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) at two facilities, including Kulani Corrections and Rehabilitation
• Approving a large number of continuing education courses submitted for credit, covering topics such as wastewater treatment operations, cybersecurity, and groundwater hydrology
• Reviewing CBT exam results submitted between July 17 and August 7, 2026
• Miscellaneous items including a DRC leave request, a DRC resignation, and certification testing on Kauai

Decisions Expected

• Approving or denying temporary certification applications for 10 individuals at the Grade 1 level
• Acting on certification renewal applications for approximately 23 operators at various grade levels
• Approving or denying over 20 continuing education course submissions for operator credit
• Reviewing CBT exam applications for four individuals seeking Grade 2 or Grade 3 certification

Who Should Pay Attention

• Wastewater treatment plant operators in Hawaii who have pending certification, renewal, or exam applications
• Facility managers affected by DRC changes
• Training providers who have submitted courses for continuing education approval
• Members of the public who wish to comment on any agenda item — verbal testimony is limited to 3 minutes per person, and written testimony is due 24 hours before the meeting