What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants (BOC) is holding its regular meeting on September 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The meeting is at the EMD Conference Room in Pearl City and is also available online via Microsoft Teams. Key topics include:

• Review of minutes from the previous meeting held August 10, 2026
• Complaints filed against BOC members regarding access to records — members will present documentation and request further action
• A Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) notification for the Schofield Barracks Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Review of recent certification exam results, including computer-based tests taken between August 7 and September 5, 2026
• Approval of continuing education units (CEUs) for individual operators and a course related to a biosolids and co-generation conference
• Questions about reciprocity (recognizing certifications from other states) and CEU requirements

Decisions Expected

The board is expected to take action on several items, including:

• Approving or denying certification renewals for more than 50 wastewater operators across various certification grades
• Approving CEU credits for multiple operators and a training course
• Reviewing and responding to formal complaints against board members
• Reviewing computer-based exam results for three operators seeking certification

Who Should Pay Attention

• Licensed wastewater treatment plant operators whose renewal applications are on the agenda
• Operators awaiting exam results or CEU approvals
• Anyone involved in the complaints or reciprocity questions listed under new business
• Members of the public interested in wastewater facility oversight in Hawaii

Public testimony is welcome in person or via Teams, limited to 3 minutes per person. Written testimony should be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting to doh.wwb@doh.hawaii.gov.