MAUGHAN's REPLY TO BUENSUCESO's DEC 30, 2013 E-MAIL

Dec 30 (2 days ago) Maughan, James@Waterboards
to me, Liz.Haven, Jonathan.Bishop, shellresearchw.

Mr. Antonio Buensuceso Jr.,

I want to be clear to you, because I do recognize that this exchange of emails from you has gone on for a very long time.

First we did not receive any other documents from you other than the ones that we have sent back to you already per your request.  We have not kept the “Original” ERES document, so the only conclusion is that you sent us a copy.  You will notice that the ERES document that we sent back to you has our original stamp of receipt by our office.  The stamp has the date and time we received that document from you.  This confirms that was the document we received from you and have returned to you.

Concerning the request for educational transcripts from you, this is a request that we make to all applicants and all comply with this request in order to take the exam.  It is the only way we can make a determination of educational credits that can be awarded to the applicant.

Section 3700(a)(3)- of the operator certification regulations states “ a copy of a high school diploma or equivalent; college transcripts; graduate school transcripts; report cards; certificates of completion for wastewater treatment and management courses; and chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering registrations issued by California or another state, a territory, or Indian tribe, to verify completion of educations requirements.” (This except is found on page 32 of the regulations).  Here is the link to the regulations:

http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certification/docs/ocr_clean.pdf

We do not have the reviewers sign a copy of your documents and return them to the applicants.  The country of origin was circled to make highlight that the education was received in a foreign country.  I again sincerely apologize if that caused you any distress.  We do not discriminate against anyone wishing to take the exam.  We have many applicants who apply from other countries and all are welcome.

Mr. Buensuceso, I honestly do not know what else I can do for you if you are unwilling to submit your transcripts to us.  I wish you the best in your pursuits.

Sincerely

James Maughan

Acting Deputy Director,  Division of Financial Assistance

916-341-5694

jmaughan@waterboards.ca.gov

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