1. (a) Each individual seeking initial certification as a water treatment technician shall do so by submitting the following application packet:

   1. (1) A completed application on the board-provided form described in Plu 307.03;
   2. (2) The additional supporting materials specified by Plu 307.05; and
   3. (3) The initial certification fee specified in Plu 308.02(b).

2. (b) If the board, after receiving and reviewing the completed application packet, requires further information or documents to determine the applicant's qualification for certification, the board shall:

   1. (1) So notify the applicant in writing within 60 days; and
   2. (2) Specify the information or documents it requires.
3. (c) The board shall deny the application if the applicant does not submit the additional information or documents requested under (b) above within 60 days of the request.
4. (d) The board shall approve or deny the application within 120 days of the date that the board’s office has received the completed application packet and any information or documents requested under (b) above.
5. (e) If it denies the application, the board shall provide the applicant with written reasons for the denial.

6. (f) An applicant wishing to challenge the board's denial of his or her application shall make a written request for a hearing of the challenge and submit it:

   1. (1) Within 60 days of the notice of the denial; or
   2. (2) If the applicant is on active military duty outside the United States, within 60 days of the applicant’s return to the United States or release from duty, whichever occurs later.

7. (g) The board shall refund the certification fee if:

   1. (1) The applicant withdraws the application; or
   2. (2) The board denies the application.

Source. #8981, eff 9-20-07