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Biosolids Land Applicator Certification Training and Exam

In order to maintain this certification, the land applier must complete four (4) Continuing Education Hours and submit a completed Application for Renewal of Biosolids Land Applicator Certification form and the fee of $100 prior to the expiration date of the certificate. 

 

Upcoming Trainings: (Check this site frequently for updates to the training schedule) 

Biosolids Land Applicator Certification Training and Exam
Continuing Education Hours will also be available for Certified Land Applicators
Local Monitor Training will also be available for County Monitors and Localities 
 

The DEQ Office of Land Application Programs is offering two 2-day sessions to certify biosolids land applicators.  The sessions consist of one and a half days of classroom work followed by a written examination.  Biosolids Land Applicator Certificates will be issued to each successful applicant in accordance with § 62.1-44.19:3.1 of the Virginia State Water Control Law which states that all biosolids land application activities be conducted under the supervision of a certified land applicator.

This training course is now one and a half days in length with the exam scheduled for the afternoon of the second day.

 

 

Course and Exam Schedule

Day 1
8:30 a.m. Onsite-registration
9:00 a.m. Class begins
5:00 p.m. Class dismissed 

Day 2
8:30 a.m. Class begins 
2:00 p.m. Exam offered

Lunch will be on your own.

 

Certification Course Registration and Fee

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Bryan Cauthorn at (804)698-4592 or bryan.cauthorn@deq.virginia.gov to pre-register.

The fee for those individuals seeking certification is $100.  Please make your check or money order payable to: Treasurer of Virginia.

Submit the appropriate Application Form and Payment to:

Department of Environmental Quality
Receipts Control
P.O. Box 1104
Richmond, VA 23218

 

Course Registration for Local Monitors and Continuing Education Credit Hours

  • Local Monitor Training will be offered during the sessions listed above.
  • Continuing Education Credit Hours will be offered on the first day of the course.

There is no charge for the local monitor training and continuing education credit hours.
Please contact Bryan Cauthorn to pre-register.

For more information contact:
Bryan Cauthorn
(804)698-4592
bryan.cauthorn@deq.virginia.gov

 

Certification Application Forms


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