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September 28, 2026 3:49 p.m.
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Public Meeting Notice Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities Meeting - 10.2.26
Overview
This is a remote meeting. You can participate from your computer, laptop, or smartphone. See the Meeting Agenda for details.
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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that the Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities will be convening their monthly meeting.
If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please reach out to Cheryl Yebba at 617- 701-8711. The Agency will make best efforts to accommodate requests received in a timely manner.
Agenda
It is anticipated that the topics shown below will be discussed at the aforementioned meeting:
- Review Minutes of the following meetings:
- August 14, 2026 – Executive Session
- September 4, 2026 – Public Session
- Executive Director Report:
- The number of OIT applications processed and licensed since the September 2026 meeting:
| License type | |
|---|---|
| VT | 0 |
| DA | 11 |
| DB | 11 |
| DC | 3 |
| DD | 1 |
| TA | 4 |
| TB | 4 |
| TC | 1 |
| TD | 1 |
| Total | 36 |
- Board Counsel Report
- Discussion
- Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting
- Training Contact Hour applications:
| Organization | Course | Course ID# | TCHs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata & Howard | 2026-2027 Emergency Response Plan Training for Public Drinking Water Systems | 24011113-DW-DWT | 7.00 | Approved |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity | Using Local Mutual Aid Networks in Risk and Resilience Assessments and Emergency Response Plans | 24011352-DW-DWT | 1.00 | Approved |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity | Natural Hazard Technical Assistance for Updating Your Emergency Response Plan | 24011353-DW-DWT | 1.50 | Approved |
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity | Cyber 104: Cyber Hygiene & Resilience for Small Utilities | Pending | 1.50 | Approved |
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity | Cyber 201: AI and Emerging Technology Risks for Water Utilities | Pending | 1.50 | Approved |
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity | Cyber 202: Zero Trust Fundamentals for Water Utilities | Pending | 1.50 | Approved |
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity | Cyber 203: Third-Party and Vendor Risk Management | Pending | 1.50 | Approved |
| MassDEP | MassDEP Water-Smart Pilot Program for PWS: Preparing for the LCRI with Schools/Childcare Facilities | DWT-2026-36 | 1.00 | Approved |
| University of Massachusetts - Amherst | Preparing for UCMR6: An Overview for Public Water Systems | DWT-2026-37 | 1.00 | Approved |
- Temporary Emergency Certificate and Provisional Certificate Status applications: None.
- Reciprocity applications:
| Last Name | First Name | Applying for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicks | Timothy | T1 Full | |
| Hicks | Timothy | D1 Full |
- Application review:
| Last Name | First Name | Applying for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Joseph | T1-Full (appeal) | |
| Grant | Joseph | D1-Full (appeal) | |
| Gannon | Aaron | T2 Full (appeal) | |
| Keier | Michael | D2 Full | |
| Ferullo | Nicholas | T1 Full | |
| Stanton | Jeffrey | D1 Full | |
| Alves | Michael | D2 Full | |
| Langlais | Eric | T4 Full upgrade | |
| Palomo | David | D2 Full upgrade | |
| Cammisa | Frank | D3 Full | |
| Cammisa | Frank | T3 Full | |
| Ahearn | Stephen | D1 Full | |
| Gamache | Michael | T3 Full upgrade | |
| Johnson | Scott | D2 Full | |
| Falasca | John | D1 Full upgrade | |
| Falasca | John | T1 Full upgrade | |
| Ostrander | Kevin | D1 Full | |
| Johnson | Erick | D2 Full upgrade | |
| Bayani | Benjamin | T2 Full upgrade | |
| Cuthbert | Edward | D1 Full | |
| Gianfriddo | Jared | D1 Full | |
| Monte | Corey | T2 Full upgrade | |
| Silva Jr. | Daniel | D2 Full | |
| Wilson | Corron | T2 Full | |
| Smith | Daniel | D1 Full | |
| Young | Samuel | T1 Full upgrade | |
| Johnson | Erick | T2 Full | |
| Rizzi | Peter | T1 Full | |
| Goodwin | Donald | D2 Full upgrade | |
| Ahearn | Stephen | VSS Full | |
| Amos | Javaughn | D1 Full |
*Member Coppes is no longer recusing himself from any MWRA license applications.
**Member Lukis recuses himself from any Dedham-Westwood Water District license applications.
***Member Celona recuses himself from any Lynn Water & Sewer Commission applications.
****Member Reid recuses himself from any Weston & Sampson applications.
- Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1))
- To discuss individuals’ character, rather than competence
- Closed Session (M.G. L. c. 112, § 65C – Investigative conferences and settlement conferences)
- Discuss complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause
- Discuss terms of a negotiated settlement of complaint case
- Closed Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, § 18 ¶ 5(d)-Adjudicatory conferences)