Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-72-11

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 28-72-11 - Renewal of lead occupation certificates

(a) Renewal application for lead inspector, risk assessor, elevated blood lead level investigator, lead abatement supervisor, lead abatement worker, renovator, and project designer.

(1) If a certified individual wishes to renew a lead occupation certificate, the individual shall submit a completed application for renewal of certificate, including the required supporting documentation, to KDHE at least 60 days before the certificate's expiration date as indicated on the certificate. Failure of the certified individual to submit an application at least 60 days before the certificate's expiration date may result in the certificate not being renewed before the current license expires.

(2) The certified individual applying for renewal shall complete the refresher training course for the appropriate occupation within the 12-month period immediately preceding the certificate expiration date.

(3) Each renewal application shall include the following:

(A) A completed lead occupation certificate application on a form provided by KDHE, which shall include the following:

(i) The applicant's full legal name, home address, and telephone number;

(ii) the name, address, and telephone number of the applicant's current employer;

(iii) the certified individual's state-issued identification number or federal employment identification number;

(iv) the county or counties in which the certified individual is employed;

(v) the address where the certified individual would like to receive correspondence regarding the certification;

(vi) the lead occupation certificate that the applicant wishes to have renewed;

(vii) the type of refresher training course completed, including the name of the training provider, diploma identification number, and dates of course attendance; and

(viii) the signature of the applicant, which shall certify that all information in the application is complete and true to the best of the applicant's knowledge and that the applicant will comply with applicable state statutes and regulations;

(B) a copy of the refresher training course completion diploma for the appropriate occupation; and

(C) a payment to KDHE for the appropriate nonre-fundable recertification fee, as specified in K.A.R. 28-72-3 .

(b) Procedure for issuance or denial of a renewal lead occupation certificate.

(1) The applicant shall be informed by the secretary in writing that the application is approved, incomplete, or denied.

(A) If an application is incomplete, the notice shall include a list of additional information or documentation required to complete the renewal application.

(i) Within 30 calendar days after the issuance date of the notice of an incomplete application, the applicant shall submit, to the secretary in writing, the information requested in the written notice.

(ii) Failure to submit the information requested in the written notice within 30 calendar days after the issuance of the notice shall result in the secretary's denial of the individual's application for recertification.

(iii) After receipt of the information requested in the written notice, the applicant shall be informed by the secretary in writing that the application is either approved or denied.

(B) If a renewal application for certification is denied, the written notice of denial to the applicant shall specify the reason or reasons for denial. Certification may be denied by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 65-1,207(b), and amendments thereto.

(C) If a renewal application is denied, the applicant may reapply to KDHE for a lead occupation certificate by submitting a complete lead occupation application form with the appropriate nonrefundable recertification fee, as specified in K.A.R. 28-72-3 .

(2) If an applicant is aggrieved by a determination to deny certification, the applicant may request a hearing with the office of administrative hearings, in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act.

(3) If a renewal application is approved, a two-year certificate shall be issued by KDHE.

(4) A certificate may be issued with specific restrictions pursuant to an agreement between the certified individual and KDHE.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-72-11

Authorized by K.S.A. 65-1,202; implementing K.S.A. 65-1,202, 65-1,203, and 65-1,207; effective, T-28-9-13-99, Sept. 13, 1999; effective Jan. 7, 2000; amended Dec. 6, 2002; amended April 9, 2010.