Section Env-Wq 304.14 - Examinations(a) The certification committee shall prepare the written examination required by RSA 485-A:7-b to be used in determining operator knowledge, ability, and judgment in each grade of operator classification.(b) The department shall administer written examinations at least twice each year at places and times set by the certification committee.(c) A score of 70% correct or higher shall be required to pass the written examination.(d) The certification committee shall notify each applicant who completes a written examination of the test results as soon as practicable but no later than 90 days following the examination.(e) Any applicant who fails to pass the written examination may, as provided in RSA 485-A:7-a, III, take one retest at the same certification level at no additional cost. Subject to (f) and (g), below, an applicant shall take the retest at one of the next 2 scheduled examinations following the examination the applicant failed.(f) If an applicant is unable to take the retest at one of the next 2 scheduled examinations, the applicant may request the certification committee to allow the applicant to take a retest at a later date by submitting a written request that states the reason(s) why the applicant was unable to take the retest as required by (e), above.(g) The certification committee shall allow the applicant to take the retest at a later examination if the committee determines that the applicant was prevented by reasons that were beyond the control of the applicant from taking the retest as provided in (e), above.(h) Any applicant who wishes to take a retest pursuant to (e), above, shall: (1) Provide, on or with an application form obtained from the department, the information required in: a. Env-Wq 304.11(a) - (e); andb. Env-Wq 304.11(f) - (j) if any of the information has changed from the original application; and(2) Sign the application as specified in Env-Wq 304.12.(i) Any applicant who fails to pass a written examination may make arrangements with the certification committee to review the applicant's written examination at the department's office, provided the review occurs more than 60 days preceding the date of the applicant's retest.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 304.14
(See Revision Note at part heading for Env-Wq 304) #10392, eff 8-1-13