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June 2, 2026 10:30 a.m.
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Public Meeting Notice Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities Meeting - 6.5.26
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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Meeting ID: 259 921 109 014 04
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Meeting phone number: +1 857-327-9245,,931852638# United States, Boston
Phone Conference ID: 931852638#
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
- Review Minutes of the following meetings:
- March 13, 2026
- April 17, 2026
- Executive Director Report
- Number of OIT applications processed and licensed since the April 2026 meeting:
| License type | |
|---|---|
| TA | 8 |
| TB | 4 |
| TC | 1 |
| TD | 3 |
| DA | 8 |
| DB | 4 |
| DC | 2 |
| DD | 5 |
| VT | 2 |
| Total | 37 |
- Board Counsel Report
- Discussion:
- TCH Compliance waiver request – C. Reed
- Course waiver request – K. Rodgers
- Course waiver request – D. Hentschel
- Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting:
- Training Contact Hour applications:
| Organization | Course | Course ID# | TCHs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Section of AWWA | Understanding and Applying Effective Utility Management | DWT-2026-22 | 6.00 | Approved |
| RCAP | Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities | DWT-2026-23 | 1.00 | Approved |
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) | Addressing Power Outages in Risk and Resilience Assessments and Emergency Response Plans | DWT-2026-24 | 1.00 | Approved |
| Manchester-by-the-Sea Water Division/Woodard & Curran | MHD Emergency Response Operations Training | DWT-2026-25 | 4.00 | Approved |
| Baystate Roads (BSR)/UMass Transportation Center (UMTC) | Confined Space Hazard Awareness | DWT-2026-26 | 6.00 | Approved |
| Dept of Labor Standards | DLS Inspections: Trenching and Excavation Inspections | DWT-2026-27 | 0.50 | Approved |
| Dept of Labor Standards | DLS Inspections: Protecting Workers from Heat Stress | DWT-2026-28 | 0.50 | Approved |
| Dennis Water District | Confined Space Program Development, Risk Management, and Operational Compliance for Municipal and Water Utility Operations | DWT-2026-29 | 8.00 | Approved |
| MassDEP Drinking Water Program | Water Sector Threat Briefing: Ongoing Cyber Threats and Preparedness | DWT-2026-30 | 1.0 | Approved |
- Temporary Emergency Certificate and Provisional Certificate Status applications:
| Name of PWS | TEC# or PC # | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Water Dept. | 2026-15 & 2026-16 | Approved |
| Peabody Water Dept. | 2026-17 | Approved |
| Lowell regional Water Utility | 2026-18 | Approved |
- Reciprocity applications:
| Last Name | First Name | Applying for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeFazio | Laura | D1-Full |
- Application review:
| Last Name | First Name | Applying for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodriguez | Esteban | T2-Full upgrade | |
| Chen | Bai Xin | D1-Full | |
| McCartney | James | D1-Full | |
| Kalyan | Milo | D2-Full | |
| Ritchie | Seth | D4-Full | |
| Maguire | James | D2-Full upgrade | |
| Azevedo | Ralph | T2-Full upgrade - APPEAL | |
| Glasson | Timothy | T1-Full upgrade | |
| Calnan | Nickolas | D2-Full | |
| McClure | Brian | VSS-Full | |
| Bernier | Bruce | D2-Full | |
| Gage | Dan | T2-Full upgrade | |
| Nichols | Morgan | D1-Full | |
| Bercume-Brisbois | William | T2-Full upgrade | |
| Marchese | Christopher | T2-Full upgrade | |
| Michaud | Kaylyn | T3-Full | |
| Isbell | Brad | D2-Full upgrade | |
| Isbell | Brad | T2-Full upgrade | |
| Ouellet | Jeannie | D1-Full | |
| Bettencourt | Keith | D2-Full upgrade | |
| Cooper | Patrick | D1-Full | |
| Stanton | Joseph | D1-Full | |
| Stanton | Joseph | D2-Full | |
| Ring | Arthur | T4-Full | |
| Teer | Anson | D1-Full | |
| Kelley | Pat | T3-Full upgrade | |
| Ruud | Devon | D1-Full upgrade | |
| Miller | Chase | T1-Full | |
| Zeimbekakis | Nicholas | D1-Full | |
| Lachat | John | D2-Full | |
| Brown | David | D2-Full | |
| Goodson | Douglas | VSS-Full upgrade | |
| Ruddock | Jason | D4-Full | |
| Harrington | Shane | D2-Full | |
| Clark | Eric | T3-Full upgrade | |
| Leahey | Philip | D2-Full upgrade | |
| Horigan | Paul | T2-Full | |
| Carrigg | Kearny | T2-Full upgrade | |
| Shea | Timothy | D4-Full | |
| Hentschel | Derek | T2-Full upgrade | |
| Shaw | Jennifer | T2-Full | |
| Levine | Zack | T2-Full | Approved for OIT |
| Cardoza | Michael | T1-Full upgrade | Approved |
| Rodriguez | Jovany | D3-Full | Approved |
*Member Coppes recuses 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)