§ 46-16-6. Recognition of certificates issued by commission.
(a) Certificates issued by the commission shall be recognized and given in connection with personnel employed in or having responsibilities for plants discharging into any waters of this state.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any person to have a certificate in order to be employed in the operation of a sewage or other waste treatment plant. Those requirements, if any, shall be as set forth in or pursuant to other laws of this state; provided that in any case where a certificate is required, an appropriate certificate issued by the commission shall be accepted in lieu of any certificate otherwise required.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 26, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-16 - New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
Section 46-16-1. - Interstate compact authorized — Text of compact.
Section 46-16-1.1. - Reaffirmation of support.
Section 46-16-1.2. - Personnel authorizations.
Section 46-16-1.3. - Concurrence in additional powers.
Section 46-16-2. - Appointment of commissioners — Expenses — Powers and duties.
Section 46-16-3. - Development of training standards.
Section 46-16-4. - Issuance of certificates to employees of treatment plants.
Section 46-16-5. - Revision of standards.
Section 46-16-6. - Recognition of certificates issued by commission.
Section 46-16-7. - Commission to act independently in some circumstances.
Section 46-16-8. - Water quality network.
Section 46-16-9. - Compliance with requirements for water quality.