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Proposed amendments to wastewater operator licensing regulation to address impacts of emergencies

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I fully understand the importance of ensuring the protection of the environment during emergency and possibly strikes. However, should the best people not be the ones who do the job instead of someone who may know the process but not the ins and outs of the facility. Read more

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Proposed amendments to wastewater operator licensing regulation to address impacts of emergencies

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54693

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I would think just by making water/wastewater employees "essential workers" you could avoid much of this proposal. Fire/ EMS/Police all have a responsibility to the public. Water /Wastewater owners/employees have responsibilities not only to the public but also greatly to the environment.

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Proposed amendments to wastewater operator licensing regulation to address impacts of emergencies

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54717

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as a multiple licensed skilled tradesman with a Level 1 Waste Water operator license employed in a level 4 waste treatment plant , I support the classification of my job as an Essential Service, therefor exempt from lockouts and union strikes beyond rule to work .

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Proposed amendments to wastewater operator licensing regulation to address impacts of emergencies

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54777

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I would object to having unlicensed operators running facilities. More than 50percent of all operators are currently OIT’s. Sad the Goverment overlooks their responsibility to supply trained certified staff. Water and wastewater treatment is critical to public health. Time to change! Read more

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Proposed amendments to wastewater operator licensing regulation to address impacts of emergencies

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54798

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I support the proposed changes to the regulations allowing the use of non-licensed operators to operate a water or wastewater facility in the event of a staffing shortage due to an emergency such as the current COVID outbreak. Read more

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Proposed amendments to wastewater operator licensing regulation to address impacts of emergencies

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58049

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Regional Municipality of Niagara

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3. In situations described in items 2 (1), (2), and (3) above, provide the ministry director with the authority to extend the expiry date of a wastewater operator’s licence for up to 12 months if needed to help facilities focus on emergency response. Wastewater specific: Read more

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Proposed amendments to wastewater operator licensing regulation to address impacts of emergencies

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58074

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I would like to submit the following comments regarding: • Proposed amendments to drinking water operator and water quality analyst certification regulation to address impacts of emergencies (019-3513) Read more

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