- (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is authorized to accredit persons having requisite knowledge in floodplain management and in minimization and prevention of flood hazards and losses pursuant to Arkansas Code §§ 14-268-106 and 15-24-102.
- (b) The commission may consider an applicant’s knowledge, experience, skills, and training in floodplain management.
(c) The commission may require:
- (1) Passage of an examination;
- (2) Completion of approved training; or
- (3) Certification by a floodplain management organization approved by the commission.
(d)
- (1) The commission may offer training courses to satisfy the “demonstration of basic knowledge of floodplain management” accreditation requirements.
(2) Training may be conducted by the commission or any commission-approved:
- (A) Educational institution;
- (B) Business entity; or
- (C) Individual.
(3) Training may consist of:
- (A) Formal courses;
- (B) Conferences;
- (C) Workshops;
- (D) Online courses;
- (E) Home study courses; or
- (F) Other training methods approved by the commission.