40 CFR § 60.5150 - How do I renew my lapsed operator qualification?

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title: "40 CFR § 60.5150 - How do I renew my lapsed operator qualification?"
title_number: 40
title_name: "Protection of Environment"
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section_name: "How do I renew my lapsed operator qualification?"
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part_number: "60"
part_name: "STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES"
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# 60.5150 How do I renew my lapsed operator qualification?

You must renew a lapsed operator qualification before you begin operation of a SSI unit by one of the two methods specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.

(a) For a lapse of less than 3 years, you must complete a standard annual refresher course described in § 60.5145.

(b) For a lapse of 3 years or more, you must repeat the initial qualification requirements in § 60.5140(a).