40 CFR § 60.4825 - How do I maintain my operator qualification?

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title: "40 CFR § 60.4825 - How do I maintain my operator qualification?"
title_number: 40
title_name: "Protection of Environment"
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section_name: "How do I maintain my operator qualification?"
chapter_name: "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
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part_number: "60"
part_name: "STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES"
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authority: "42 U.S.C. 7401"
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# 60.4825 How do I maintain my operator qualification?

To maintain qualification, you must complete an annual review or refresher course covering, at a minimum, the five topics described in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section.

(a) Update of regulations.

(b) Incinerator operation, including startup and shutdown procedures, sewage sludge feeding, and ash handling.

(c) Inspection and maintenance.

(d) Prevention of malfunctions or conditions that may lead to malfunction.

(e) Discussion of operating problems encountered by attendees.