179 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 012

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 179-10-012 - FEES
012.01 Schedule of Fees
1.Initial Licensure Fee: Each applicant must submit a fee of $115 except that a Grade V operator must submit a fee of $31.
2.Correspondence Course Fee: Each applicant must submit a fee of $80 with each application for a correspondence course conducted by the Department.
3.Training Course Fee: Each applicant must submit a fee of $40 for each day of a scheduled basic training course delivered by the Department with each application for enrollment in a course that terminates with a written examination qualifying the attendee to apply for a license.
4.Examination Fees: Each applicant must submit a fee of $50 with each request for individual examination without attendance at a scheduled basic training course delivered by or approved by the Department except that there is no charge for the Grade V examination.
5.Renewal Fee: A licensed water operator may renew for the fee of $115 for two years.
012.02 Proration of Credentialing Fees

When a credential will expire within 180 days after its initial issuance date and the initial credentialing fee is $25 or more, the Department will collect $25 or one-fourth of the initial credentialing fee, whichever is greater, for the initial credential. The credential will be valid until the next subsequent renewal date.

012.03 Administrative Fees

These fees are:

1. $10 for a duplicate original or reissued credential.
2. $25 for certification of a water operator license. The certification includes a certified statement that provides information regarding the basis on which a license was issued; the date of issuance; and whether disciplinary action has been taken against the license holder; and whether a credential is valid at the time the request is made.
3. $5 for verification of a credential.
4. $35 reinstatement fee (when required) in addition to the renewal fee.
5. $25 retained by the Department from the credentialing fee when a credential is denied or an application is withdrawn. If the credentialing fee is less than $25, the fee is forfeited. Exam fees are not returned.

THESE AMENDED RULES AND REGULATIONS Replace Title 179 NAC 10 Operator Certification, effective October 3, 2004.

179 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 012