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Environmental Officer
License Description Environmental Officers insure compliance with any state law prohibiting illegal disposal of solid wastes. A licensed Environmental Officer is empowered to inspect illegal dumps, collect evidence of open dumping and present said evidence to the prosecuting attorney or a court of competent jurisdiction where the offense was committed, and issue and serve citations for illegal dumping violations of the Act. Requirements: 1) Satisfactory completion of approved training 2) Satisfactory completion of written examination 3) Proof of employment by a municiplaity, city, county, regional solid waste management district, state agency, board or commision. 4) Required to take an oath and be sworn in by the Hearing Officer of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Certificaton application fee: $50.00, Renewal Fee: $25.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
Division of Environmental Quality
Office of Land Resources
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2024
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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