34A-3-1. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:
(1)"Board," the Board of Certification.
(2)"Certificate," a certificate of competency issued by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources stating that the operator has met the requirements for the specified operator classification of the certification program.
(3)"Department," Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
(4)"Operator," a person who is responsible for the operation of the environment treatment plant or wastewater treatment plant or the person who is responsible for operation of the water distribution system or wastewater collection system.
(5)"Secretary," secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
(6)"Wastewater collection system," that portion of a wastewater system that is to convey wastewater to a treatment plant.
(7)"Wastewater treatment plant," the facility or group of units provided for the treatment of wastewater, either or both sewage and industrial wastes, and for the reduction and handling of sludge removed from such wastes.
(8)"Water distribution system," that portion of the water supply system in which water is conveyed from the water treatment plant or other supply point to the premises of the consumer.
(9)"Water supply system," 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.
(10)"Water treatment plant," that portion of the water supply system which in some ways alters either the physical, chemical or bacteriological quality of the water.
Source: SL 1970, ch 217, §1; SDCL Supp, §36-22A-1; SL 1977, ch 280, §§34, 35; SL 1986, ch 295, §15; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 53, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34A - Environmental Protection
Chapter 03 - Water Supply And Treatment System Operators
Section 34A-3-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 34A-3-2 - Classification of plants and systems according to skill required.
Section 34A-3-3 - Certification of qualifications to supervise plants and systems.
Section 34A-3-4 - Plants and systems for which certified operators required.
Section 34A-3-4.1 - Operator certification to comply with federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
Section 34A-3-5 - Board of Certification created--Functions--Composition of board.
Section 34A-3-7 - Terms of office of appointive members of board.
Section 34A-3-8 - Vacancy in appointive membership--Termination of membership.
Section 34A-3-9 - Chairman and officers of board--Secretary.
Section 34A-3-11 - Duties of secretary.
Section 34A-3-14 - Application for certification--Proof of fitness.
Section 34A-3-15 - Examination and certification of applicants.
Section 34A-3-18 - Certifications--Expiration--Renewal.
Section 34A-3-19 - Certifications--Fees--Deposit and use of funds.
Section 34A-3-20 - Agreements for reciprocal certification.
Section 34A-3-21 - Suspension or revocation of certificate for violations.
Section 34A-3-22 - Procedure for suspension or revocation.
Section 34A-3-23 - New certificate after suspension or revocation--Judicial review.
Section 34A-3-24 - Rules promulgated by secretary--Contents.
Section 34A-3-26 - Civil fine for supervision of water treatment plant by uncertified operator.