1. (a) The department shall review and process applications in accordance with RSA 541-A:29, Env-A 200, and Env-C 200, as applicable.
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 1818.04.
3. (c) If the department obtains credible information indicating that a reason exists to suspend or revoke a certification, as specified in Env-A 1818.06(g), while an application for an ADS certification 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 certification if the applicant or certificate holder meets the requirements for certification specified in Env-A 1818.04 or Env-A 1818.07, as applicable, and Env-A 1818.09.

6. (f) The department shall deny an application if:

   1. (1) The applicant submits incomplete information in the application and does not correct the omission despite being requested pursuant to (b), above;
   2. (2) The applicant does not submit any of the information required by Env-A 1818.04 or Env-A 1818.07, as applicable;
   3. (3) The applicant does not meet the requirements for certification specified in Env-A 1818.09;
   4. (4) The applicant 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currently under suspension where all terms and conditions of the suspension have not been fully satisfied, or that has been revoked and not overturned on appeal, pursuant to this chapter; or
   5. (5) The applicant 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 1818.08.

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

   1. (1) Is in writing for the type of work the applicant is qualified to perform, including whether the certification holder is an experienced worker or a worker-in-training, based on the experience requirements specified in Env-A 1818.09(c).
   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, address and photograph of the applicant;
   5. (5) Includes such terms and conditions 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 certification shall not eliminate any obligation of the certification holder to comply with any other federal, state, or local requirements for the performance of the work, including any obligation to obtain additional training and certifications, licenses, permits, or other approvals.

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