A person whose certification has been revoked may apply for reinstatement of a certification pursuant to section 7 of this chapter only after providing to the Department additional Proof of Competency and passing a qualifying exam. This Proof of Competency must include evidence that the operator has met minimum qualifications, based on education, experience, and training, and is capable of performing operational duties and maintaining permit compliance in accordance with the classification and grade level of certification held, using reasonable care and judgment, and abiding by all laws relevant to their profession. Additional Proof of Competency shall include evidence of the following:
A. Work under the direct supervision of an ORC with an active certification at the same grade or higher than the grade sought by the applicant for a period of at least one year. Following this period, the supervising ORC must submit documentation to the Department describing the type and quality of operational duties performed, with confirmation that the operator has complied with section 16 of this chapter.B. Attendance of up to 10 hours of Department-approved training for process control, laboratory, operator ethics, and/or management, depending on plant complexity and position held.C. The Proof of Competency must be reviewed and approved by the Department before the person is allowed to retake the examination.D. The person must pass a qualifying examination for the specified classification prior to reinstatement. The Department may, at its discretion, waive the exam requirement for reinstatement.06-096 C.M.R. ch. 531, § 8