(a) Individuals applying for an initial certification under this rule who have not received training in accordance with this rule by training providers licensed by the Division of Environmental Quality must submit:
- (1) An original certificate of completion of a discipline specific training certificate issued by a United States Environmental Protection Agency approved trainer; and
- (2) An original certificate of completion of a two-hour Arkansas awareness class taught by an Arkansas-licensed training provider.
- (b) In lieu of past certificates, an applicant may submit the most current training certificate and a copy of a certificate for a current asbestos certification by a state or territory or tribe to which the United States Environmental Protection Agency has delegated authority, similar to the delegation to Arkansas, as described in 20 CAR § 860-102(2) of this part.