1. (a) To apply for renewal of a master certificate, an individual certificate, or a subordinate certificate, a certified salt applicator shall:

   1. (1) Complete and submit to the department the "Salt Applicator Certification Application for Initial Renewal or Certification" form, NHDES-W-07-051, May 2024, available at: https://onlineforms.nh.gov/?formtag=NHDES-W-07-051;

   2. (2) Provide documentation that the applicant has:

      1. a. Successfully completed an approved training program for initial certification within the previous 2 years; or

      2. b. Successfully completed:

         1. 1. An approved training program for initial certification within the previous 6 years; and
         2. 2. An approved training program for certification renewal within the previous 2 years; and
   3. (3) Submit the applicable application fee specified in Env-Wq 2203.07(a).

2. (b) Any business seeking to renew a master certificate that covers 4 or more subordinate certificates for individuals who are or will be employed by the business may submit one package that contains:

   1. (1) The information and certification specified in (a)(1)-(3), above, for the individual to be identified on the master certificate;
   2. (2) The applications for subordinate certificates that have been completed and signed by the individuals to be certified, which may be for initial or renewal certification; and
   3. (3) The application fee specified in Env-Wq 2203.07(b).

3. (c) For individual certification, the applicant also shall submit:

   1. (1) The annual report required by Env-Wq 2204.01; or
   2. (2) Proof that the annual report required by Env-Wq 2204.01 was previously submitted.

4. (d) For master certification, the applicant also shall submit:

   1. (1) The annual report required by Env-Wq 2204.02, including the name of each commercial salt applicator applying salt under the supervision of the master certificate; or
   2. (2) Proof that the annual report required by Env-Wq 2204.02, including the name of each commercial salt applicator applying salt under the supervision of the master certificate, was previously submitted.
5. (e) Within 15 working days of receiving an application for renewal certification, the department shall determine whether the applicant has submitted everything required by (a)-(d), above, as applicable.

6. (f) If the applicant has not submitted everything required by (a)-(d), above, the department shall:

   1. (1) Inform the applicant of what is needed to complete the application; and
   2. (2) Defer further review of the application until everything needed for a complete application is received.

7. (g) Within 15 working days of receiving a complete application for renewal as specified in (a)-(d), above, the department shall determine whether the information submitted demonstrates that the applicant:

   1. (1) Currently holds a valid certificate as a salt applicator;
   2. (2) Has filed all required reports; and
   3. (3) Has not acted or failed to act in any way that would constitute just cause to revoke the certification.
8. (h) If the department determines that the applicant meets the requirements for certification renewal and is seeking an individual certificate, the department shall issue a certificate that identifies the individual as a certified salt applicator under RSA 489-C.

9. (i) If the department determines that the applicant meets the requirements for certification renewal and is seeking a subordinate certificate, the department shall issue a certificate that:

   1. (1) Identifies the applicant as a certified subordinate salt applicator under RSA 489-C; and
   2. (2) Specifies the master certificate(s) under which the subordinate is allowed to work.

10. (j) If the department determines that the applicant meets the requirements for certification renewal and is seeking a master certificate, the department shall issue a master certificate that identifies the business and identifies the responsible individual as a certified salt applicator under RSA 489-C who is required by RSA 489-C:2 to:

    1. (1) Ensure that all commercial applicators operating under the master certificate:

       1. a. Hold a subordinate certificate or an individual certificate; or
       2. b. Have received the required training; and
    2. (2) Provide the required recordkeeping on behalf of all commercial applicators operating under the master certificate, including all certified individuals, certified subordinates, and uncertified subordinates.
11. (k) A certificate issued under (h), (i), or (j), above, shall be valid from the date issued through June 30 of the current or following year, unless revoked pursuant to Env-Wq 2205.

12. (l) If the department determines that the applicant does not meet the requirements for certification renewal, the department shall send a written notice to the applicant that:

    1. (1) Specifies the reason(s) why the applicant’s certification was not renewed; and

    2. (2) Informs the individual that the decision can be appealed under RSA 21-O:14 as:

       1. a. A permitting decision, if the reason for denial is that the applicant is not qualified; or
       2. b. An enforcement decision, if the reason for denial is that the applicant has acted or failed to act in a way that constitutes just cause to revoke the certification.

Source. #10697, eff 10-18-14 (from Env-Wq 2204.06); ss by #12530, eff 6-1-18; ss by #13982, eff 5-24-24; ss by #13982, eff 5-24-24