1. (a) The department shall review and process applications in accordance with RSA 541-A:29, Env-A 200, and Env-C 200.
2. (b) Within 30 days of receipt of the application, the department shall notify the applicant of any errors or omissions and request any additional documentation from the applicant needed to complete an application submitted pursuant to Env-A 1817.04.
3. (c) If the department obtains credible information indicating that a reason exists to suspend or revoke a license, as specified in Env-A 1817.08(g), while an application for an ADS license is pending, the department shall notify the applicant of the information and offer an opportunity for the applicant to respond to the information prior to a decision being made on the application.
4. (d) An applicant shall respond within 15 working days to the department’s notification in (b) or (c), above.
5. (e) The department shall approve an application for an ADS license provided the applicant meets the requirements for licensure specified in Env-A 1817.04

6. (f) The department shall deny an application for an ADS license if the applicant:

   1. (1) Submits incomplete information in the application, and has not corrected the omission despite being requested by the department pursuant to (b), above;
   2. (2) Does not submit the items specified in Env-A 1817.04;
   3. (3) Does not meet the obligations of license holders specified in Env-A 1817.10;
   4. (4) Holds a license or certification that is currently under suspension where all terms and conditions of the suspension have not been fully satisfied, or that has been revoked pursuant to this chapter; or
   5. (5) Does not respond to the department’s request pursuant to (b) or (c), above.
7. (g) The department shall notify the applicant of its decision in writing. If the application is denied, the notice shall specify the reason(s) for the denial and that the applicant has an opportunity to appeal as specified in (h), below.
8. (h) If the applicant wishes to appeal the decision, the applicant shall file such appeal following the procedures set forth in Env-A 1817.09.

9. (i) If the department approves an application, pursuant to (e) above, the department shall issue a license as follows:

   1. (1) Is in writing for the type of work the applicant is qualified to perform;
   2. (2) Is dated and signed by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee;
   3. (3) Is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance;
   4. (4) Includes the name and address of the applicant;
   5. (5) Includes such terms and conditions as necessary to protect public health, safety, and the environment;
   6. (6) Bears a unique identification number; and
   7. (7) Is non-transferable.
10. (j) Issuance of a license shall not relieve the license holder, including its responsible persons, of the obligation to comply with any other federal, state, or local requirements, including any other obligation for obtaining licenses, permits, training, or other approvals for the work to be performed.

Source. (See Revision Note #1, Revision Note #2, and Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Env-A 1800) #14104, eff 11-1-24, EXPIRES: 11-1-34