65-4501. Definitions. As used in this act, unless otherwise specifically defined, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them herein:
(a) "Department" shall mean the department of health and environment.
(b) "Secretary" shall mean the secretary of health and environment.
(c) "Person" shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation or association.
(d) "Water supply system" shall mean the system of pipes, structures and facilities through which water is obtained, treated and sold, distributed or otherwise offered to the public for household use or any use by humans.
(e) "Waste water treatment facility" shall mean the facility or group of units provided for the treatment of wastewater, including sewage or wastes or both.
(f) "Operator" shall mean the person who has direct responsibility for supervising the operation of a water supply system or a wastewater treatment facility.
(g) "Certificate" shall mean a certificate of competency issued by the secretary stating that the operator has met the requirements for the specified operator classification of the certification program.
History: L. 1975, ch. 510, ยง 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 45 - Certification Of Operators Of Water Supply Systems And Wastewater Treatment Facilities
65-4502 Powers and duties of the secretary; establishment of certification program.
65-4503 Certification of certain persons without examination.
65-4504 Reciprocal certification agreements.
65-4505 Classification of systems and facilities; criteria.
65-4506 Certification; correspondence course in lieu of classroom instruction; fee.
65-4507 Revocation of certificate; grounds.
65-4508 Denial, revocation or suspension of certificate; hearing.
65-4509 Judicial review of secretary's actions.
65-4510 Certification of operators required by July 1, 1976.
65-4511 Certification of new employees required within one year.
65-4512 Rules and regulations of the secretary.
65-4515 Necessary personnel and expenditures; assistance for owners of small systems and facilities.