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Virgil Viernes seeks another term on wastewater operator certification board

Senate Committee on Health and Human Services · April 8, 2026

Summary

Virgil (Rogelio) Viernes told the Senate committee he has served roughly 15 years on the board that certifies wastewater‑treatment plant operators and is seeking another term to continue supporting operators statewide. The committee recommended and adopted advice and consent for the nomination (GM791).

Virgil Viernes introduced himself as a Grade‑4 wastewater operator who began his career at Lahaina wastewater and said he has been a board member for roughly 15 years. He described his desire to continue serving the state’s operators and to support certification standards for wastewater-treatment personnel.

The chair commended Viernes’s long service and the committee recommended and adopted advice and consent on GM791. The nomination is for the board of certification for operating personnel at wastewater treatment plants, with the term described in the hearing ending June 30, 2029.

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