1. (a) Upon acceptance of an application for certification, the registered certifying agent shall:

   1. (1) Review the application to ensure completeness pursuant to section 10501 of this chapter;
   2. (2) Determine by a review of the application materials whether the applicant can comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter;
   3. (3) Verify the applicant who previously applied to another registered certifying agent and received a notification of non-compliance or denial of certification, pursuant to section 10505 of this chapter, has submitted documentation to support the correction of any non-compliances identified in the notification of non-compliance or denial of certification, as required in section 10505(e) of this chapter; and
   4. (4) Schedule an on-site inspection of the operation to determine whether the applicant qualifies for certification if the review of application materials reveals the operation may be in compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter.

2. (b) The registered certifying agent shall:

   1. (1) Review the application materials received and communicate its findings to the applicant;
   2. (2) Provide the applicant with a copy of the on-site inspection report for any on-site inspection performed; and
   3. (3) Provide the applicant with a copy of the test results for any samples taken by an inspector.
3. (c) The applicant may withdraw its application at any time. The applicant that withdraws its application shall be liable for the costs of services provided up to the time of withdrawal of its application. An applicant that voluntarily withdraws its re-certification application prior to the issuance of a notice of non-compliance will not be issued a notice of non-compliance. Similarly, an applicant that voluntarily withdraws its application prior to the issuance of a notice of certification denial will not be issued a notice of certification denial.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 26012 and 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26013, 26062 and 26062.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-14-2021; operative 7-14-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 29).