1. (a) The department shall prepare the written examination required by RSA 485-A:7-b to be used in determining operator knowledge, ability, and judgment in each grade of operator classification.
2. (b) The department shall administer written examinations at least twice each year at places and times set by the department.
3. (c) A score of 70% correct or higher shall be required to pass the written examination.
4. (d) The department shall notify each applicant who completes a written examination of the test results as soon as practicable but no later than 60 days following the examination.
5. (e) Any applicant who fails to pass the written examination may, as provided in RSA 485-A:7-a, III, take one retest at the same certification level at no additional cost. An applicant shall take the retest at one of the next 2 scheduled examinations following the examination the applicant failed.
6. (f) Any applicant who wishes to take a retest pursuant to (e), above, shall notify the department in writing at least 6 weeks prior to the scheduled examination date and provide any changes to the original application submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 304.09.
7. (g) Any applicant who fails to pass a written examination may make arrangements with the department to review the applicant’s written examination at the department’s office, provided the review occurs more than 60 days preceding the date of the applicant’s retest.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at part heading for Env-Wq 304) #10392, eff 8-1-13; ss by #13755, eff 9-27-23 (formerly Env-Wq 304.14) (see Revision Note #2 at part heading for Env-Wq 304)