DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

In accordance of 401 KAR 11:050, once a certification is obtained, the operator must then acquire continuing education hours and renew their license(s) by the renewal expiration date.

What are my continuing education requirements?

Certified treatment, distribution, collection and bottled water operators must complete a minimum number of continuing education hours in order to renew their licenses.

Certification Level	CEU Hours Required
Limited (only available for operators working for a school water treatment plant or for a semipublic water supply; or for operators working for a school wastewater treatment plant and collection system.	12 Hours
Class I and Class II	12 Hours
Class III and Class IV	24 Hours
Class I-OIT and Class I-OIT	12 Hours
Class III-OIT and Class IV-OIT	24 Hours
Bottled Water	12 Hours

Where can I find approved continuing education classes?

The Operator Certification Program will post class announcements through the Operations Matter Blog.

To sign up for training events provided by the Operator Certification Program you can register through the eSearch website. The training events will show up at the bottom of your training information. Choose the event you want to attend and click "Add to Shopping Cart." Verify that the shopping cart item is correct, enter your billing information and click "Pay Now." After completing the easy-to-use online process, your confirmation letter will be e-mailed to you.

You can access the Cabinet Approved Training list of training providers who have obtained approval for their courses through the Kentucky Operator Certification Program. Many of these providers have online options.

What is my renewal deadline?

Drinking Water: The drinking water renewal deadline is June 30th of every even numbered year. Licenses submitted for renewal after the June 30th deadline will incur a late fee.

Wastewater: The wastewater renewal deadline is June 30th of every odd numbered year. Licenses submitted for renewal after the June 30th deadline will incur a late fee.

As an OIT operator, how do I renew my license?

A drinking water and wastewater renewal will need to be submitted through the mail by completing the following forms:

The additonal $50 surcharge for submitting by paper will not be incurred.

What are the fees to renew my license?

Online Renewal:

$200 if renewed prior to expiration date.
$450 if not renewed prior to expiration date.

Paper Renewal Application:

$300 ($250 renewal fee and $50 surcharge fee) if renewed prior to expiration date.
$550 ($500 late renewal fee and $50 surcharge fee) if not renewed prior to expiration date.

Inactive License Renewal:

$100 if renewed through the cabinet website.
$150 ($100 renewal fee and $50 surcharge fee) if renewed by paper application.

How do I renew my license?

You can apply online or via paper application. Please be advised that there is an additional $50 charge for applications received via mail.

Just follow these easy steps to renew online using eSearch:

Enter your agency interest number or last name in the box on the licensee e-Search page. Only enter one of these on the search page. If you fill in all of the boxes, you will get an error message when you try to search for your records. Then click on the "search" button.
When the License Search Results are listed, find the row with your name and click on the "Licensee Details" link in the first box on the row with your name.
On the screen that opens, review your address to determine that it is correct. If the information is not correct, call the Operator Certification Program at 502-564-3170.
In the row that lists the license information for the certificate you want to renew, you will see "Add to Shopping Cart" or "Cannot Pay." If "Cannot Pay" is shown, you can click on that statement and a box will open that explains why you are not able to renew online. If "Add to Shopping Cart" appears, click on it to start your renewal.
After you click on "Add to Shopping Cart," a billing page will be displayed. Verify that the license you want to renew is listed. If you want to add another license to your shopping cart, click "Continue Shopping."
When all of the licenses you want to renew are listed, complete the billing information fields.
After entering your billing information, continue to the bottom of the page and select the "Pay Now" button.

An e-mail confirmation will be sent confirming that your renewal has been submitted to the Operator Certification Program. After the renewal is reviewed to ensure the required continuing education hours, a new wallet card will be mailed to the operator's address. Verify your address and if you need to make a change please email kyocp@ky.gov with your current address.

Paper Application ($50 additional processing fee required):

Complete the Application for Reciprocity and Equivalency form which can be found in the DEP Forms Library.
Checks should be made payable to Kentucky State Treasurer. The total should include the application fee as well as the $50 processing fee.
The completed form along with check or money order should be mailed to:

Operator Certification Program
300 Sower Blvd.
Frankfort, KY 40601

Are you retired or not actively working at a facility but want to renew your license as inactive?

For operators who are retired and no longer actively using their license at a facility or in support of water or wastewater operations, there is an inactive license renewal option of $100. An operator holding this license does not have to seek CEUs to renew. However, if they wish to go back to using their license, they will have to seek the required CEUs and pay the difference in the licensing fees to reactivate the license.

This type of license renewal will have to be submitted through the mail by completing the Application for Certification Renewal Form. There will be an electronic process available in the future. The additonal $50 surcharge for submitting by paper will not be incurred.

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Need help?
Call 502-564-3170
Email kyocp@ky.gov

DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION RENEWAL INFORMATION

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