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Building the Capacity of Drinking Water Systems

Desk Guide for Reviewing State Operator Certification Annual Reports

This Desk Guide is for use by EPA Regional Operator Certification Coordinators.

The purpose of this document is to provide the tools to consistently review state OpCert annual reports, as well as provide accurate recommendations for DWSRF withholding decisions. The guide also provides sample emails and memos for internal and external communication related to the reviews.

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