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Table of Contents introduction permit fact sheet completeness checklist Introduction MassDEP Permit Applications, as well as Instructions Support Materials, are available for download from the MassDEP Web site at /eea/agencies/massdep/service/approvals/ in two file formats: Microsoft Word? and Adobe Acrobat PDF?. Either format allows documents to be printed. Instructions Support Materials files in Microsoft Word? format contain a series of documents that provide guidance on how to prepare a permit application. Although we recommend that you print out the entire package, you may choose to print specific documents by selecting the appropriate page numbers for printing. Permit Applications in Microsoft Word??format must be downloaded separately. Users with Microsoft Word? 97 or later may complete these forms electronically. Permitting packages in Adobe Acrobat PDF??format combine Permit Applications and Instructions Support Materials in a single document. Adobe Acrobat PDF?? files may only be viewed and printed without alteration. Permit Applications in this format may not be completed electronically. 1. What is the purpose of this certification? This certification protects the health and welfare of the public by insuring that facilities are surveyed for cross connection and backflow prevention devices are inspected by properly trained and knowledgeable professionals. These permits consist of an approval to allow the applicants to perform test on backflow prevention devices or conduct cross connection survey on drinking water lines. Legislative authority for this permit is stated in M.G.L. Chapter 111 160A. Regulatory authority for this permit is stated in 310 CMR 22.22 (13), Drinking Water Regulations. 2. Who can apply for this certification? Any individual who passes a MassDEP approved written and practical examination for inspecting and testing backflow prevention devices or a MassDEP approved written examination for c