1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to occupations and professions; requiring accreditation of subsurface 
1.3 	sewage treatment system training programs offered by private sponsors.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SEWAGE 
1.6 	TREATMENT SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS.
 1.7 	The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency shall accredit at least six training 
1.8 	programs sponsored by private organizations or associations for basic, specialty area, or 
1.9 	continuing education training for subsurface sewage treatment system professionals. If an 
1.10 	insufficient number of private organizations or associations apply for accreditation or if 
1.11 	the applicants fail to meet the requirements for accreditation established under Minnesota 
1.12 	Rules, part 7083.1070, the commissioner shall work with private organizations and 
1.13 	associations to develop training programs that meet the accreditation requirements.