C.M.R. 06, 096, ch. 691, app 096-691-N
1. The Commissioner may certify a person as a corrosion expert on finding that the person has a thorough knowledge of the physical sciences and the principles of engineering and mathematics acquired by professional education and related practical experience and is qualified to engage in the practice of corrosion control on buried or submerged metal piping systems and metal tanks. Only individuals may be certified.
2. Criteria for certification by the Commissioner
A. Documentation of valid certification by the NACE as a qualified corrosion expert; or
B. Registration as a professional engineer in Maine, and certification or licensing, by a professional organization or educational institution other than NACE, based on adequate education and experience in corrosion control of buried or submerged metal piping systems and metal tanks.
3. Application procedures
A. On an application form provided by the Commissioner, applicants must provide the following information and certify its accuracy.
(1) Applicant's name, business mailing address, and telephone number;
(2) Documentation of NACE or other professional or educational institution's certification;
(3) Documentation of Maine registration as a professional engineer, if needed;
(4) Description of relevant work experience, college courses (including transcript) and other technical training courses; and
(5) Three written professional references.
B. Upon the review and approval of an application as meeting all the certification criteria of this Chapter and 38 M.R.S. §567-A(2), the Commissioner shall issue a certificate valid for 12 months.
C. Requests for recertification must be made to the Commissioner in writing 30 days prior to expiration of the existing certificate. The Commissioner may deny a request for recertification request on any one of the following grounds: a documented improper installation of corrosion protection not in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter; the expiration or loss of NACE or other professional certification; or loss of a valid professional license as a registered Maine professional engineer. An individual who has lost his or her certification may reapply after 12 months for recertification consistent with requirements of paragraph 2 above.
D. The Commissioner may undertake enforcement actions corrosion experts for violations of this Chapter, in accordance with the provisions of 38 M.R.S. §347-A.
C.M.R. 06, 096, ch. 691, app 096-691-N