Louisiana Committee of Certification
Created by Act 538 of 1972 of the Louisiana Legislature
A CERTIFICATION IS A PROMISE, A PUBLIC TRUST IN THE HOLDER OF THE DOCUMENT. THE CERTIFICATION TESTIFIES TO THE FACT THAT THIS OPERATOR HAS THE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION TO OFFICIALLY AND WITH AUTHORIZATION PRACTICE HIS/HER CHOSEN PROFESSION.
-Committee of Certification
Operator Certification Program
Welcome to the Operator Certification website. Here you will find current information related to this program.
Operators of both Water and Wastewater facilities are required to meet requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Committee of Certification, and as required by State law.
***** NOTICE ****
Applications are processed once registration for the exam is closed. Exam letters are posted a week or two before the exam. WE DO NOT SEND INDIVIDUAL CONFIRMATIONS.
Registration for the January exam in Shreveport is now CLOSED.
We are aware that hours and licenses are not showing correctly. For this reason, we have taken the report down to avoid further confusion. We are waiting until updates are made to the program to update the report.
The March 19, 2021 exam has been rescheduled to April 9, 2021. Location will remain the same.
Click the link to access the CDC's 8 hr. online fluoridation training course: Fluoridation Online Course
Water Utility Employees Included in Phase 1-B of COVID Vaccination Program
The Department of Homeland Security recognizes water and wastewater utility staff and their suppliers and manufacturers as part of the “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” (see page 15).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s phased approach for COVID-19 vaccinations recommends that non-health care essential workers, which include water utility staff, receive priority in Phase 1-B of the COVID Vaccination Program (see Section 4).
EPA will continue to work closely with CDC and other federal agencies to ensure that the water sector continues to receive the most up-to-date information, and the agency recommends water utilities coordinate with their state and local governments and health departments regarding vaccination distribution planning.
1st link above is to a 23-page document, titled:
ADVISORY MEMORANDUM ON ENSURING ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS ABILITY TO WORK DURING THE COVID-19 RESPONSE, August 18, 2020.
2nd link above is to a 75-page document, titled:
COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAM INTERIM PLAYBOOK FOR JURISDICTION OPERATIONS – October 29, 2020.
Click the link to access the document used for water and wastewater operators to work in their facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic: CISA Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
Click the link for information from EPA: https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-drinking-water-and-wastewater
Renewal letters for A-J have been sent out.
A-J (2020-2021) renewals are now due.
K-Z 2-year renewal (2021-2022) will be mailed out in February 2021.
Operator Certification Rule
Approved Operator Classes & Online Courses
Operator Hours
Hours reports will not be updated until renewal process is finshed.
We are aware that hours and licenses are not showing correctly. For this reason, we have taken the report down to avoid further confusion. We are waiting until updates are made to the program to update the report.
To get an update on your hours, please contact Reyna.Anderson@la.gov
Please notify us of any discrepancies at opcert@la.gov
Renewals - Online Payment
Certificate Application - Online Payment
Online Certificate Application
Exams
Online Exam Registration is now available using the link below. This is for existing operators only, first time applicants will still have to apply using the paper form and submit either by email, fax, or mail.
Registration for the January Exam in Shreveport is now CLOSED.
**The March 19, 2021 exam has been rescheduled to April 9, 2021. The location will remain the same.**
Quick Links
Links for Associations, Online and Correspondence Courses
Safe Drinking Water Training Videos and Presentations
Ethics Training - Louisiana Annual Requirement
All employees of State and Local governments and persons doing business with State and Local governments are required to take an annual Ethics Training Course through the State Ethics Commission. This annual course is approved for operator certification credit.
StaffThomas Walton
LDH-OPH-Engineering Services
Operator Certification
P.O. Box 4489, Bin 10 Box 6
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4489
Phone: 225-342-7508 Fax: 225-342-7494
opcert@la.gov