As
a member of the Pennsylvania Septage Management Association (PSMA),
we are held to a high ethical standard. The PSMA stresses the importance
of environmental protection and enforces complete compliance with
all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. To learn more about
code of ethics, please continue reading below. To learn more about
the PSMA, please visit their PSMA.net.
Compliance
PSMA members are committed to the compliance
with all state and local regulations.
Onlot Wastewater
Treatment System Inspections
The use of the PSMA/NOF Inspection
Standards is restricted to individuals who have completed the required
training and achieved a passing test score. When performing a PSMA/NOF
Inspection, inspectors must fully apply the standards. No part of
the applicable PSMA/NOF Standards may be excluded.
Quality Management
PSMA members shall practice sound management
in all activities, including but not limited to: inspections of
onlot wastewater treatment systems; installation of onlot wastewater
treatment systems; and, the processing, transport, storage and final
use or disposal of septage and other biosolids materials.
Complaints
Procedure
If the PSMA Ethics Committee
receives a written complaint concerning a member not abiding by
this Code of Ethics, an investigation will be performed and a report
will be presented to the Board of Directors. The member against
whom the assertion is made may present a report as well. The Board
of Directors will hear all parties and a decision will be made based
on majority agreement. If the assertion(s) pertain to the Onlot
Wastewater Treatment Inspection Standards, the Board of Directors
will have the option to revoke or suspend any individual's Inspection
Certification, preventing them from performing PSMA/NOF inspections,
if such individual is found not to be fully implementing the inspection
Standards.
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