1. (a) In any proceeding initiated pursuant to Env-Wq 304.20, the department shall suspend the certificate, subject to (b) and (c), below, if it determines that:

   1. (1) The underlying cause for the action can be corrected to conform to applicable requirements; and
   2. (2) The operator’s conduct does not meet the criteria for revoking the certification specified in Env-Wq 304.21(a).
2. (b) If the department determines that the operator would benefit from additional continuing education, the department shall include as a condition of the suspension that the operator obtain the additional continuing education prior to requesting reinstatement pursuant to (c), below.

3. (c) If a certificate is suspended pursuant to (a), above, the department shall not reinstate the certificate until:

   1. (1) The underlying cause for the action has been corrected to conform with applicable requirements;
   2. (2) Any conditions established under (b), above, have been met; and
   3. (3) The certificate holder submits a written request to the department requesting that the certificate be reinstated which includes such documentation as is necessary to demonstrate that any conditions established under (b), above, have been met.

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 304.24) (see Revision Note #2 at part heading for Env-Wq 304)