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This bill clarifies the education and experience requirements for individuals seeking to become certified operators of public water and wastewater systems. Specifically, it establishes that the first 2,000 hours of an operator's experience working in a Class II system, as defined by the secretary, will count as 4,000 hours towards obtaining a certification for Class II, III, or IV systems. This provision aims to provide a more flexible pathway for operators to gain the necessary experience for higher-level certifications, recognizing that experience in a more complex system can be equivalent to more time spent in a less complex one.

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