Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-72-7
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 40, October 3, 2024
Section 28-72-7 - Application process and requirements for the certification of lead abatement workers(a) Application for a lead abatement worker certificate. (1) Each applicant for a lead abatement worker certificate shall submit a completed application to KDHE before consideration for certificate issuance. Each application for certification shall be received by KDHE within one year after successful completion of the lead abatement worker training course.(2) Each application shall include the information specified in K.A.R. 28-72-5(a)(2)(A) and the following: (A) A copy of the lead abatement worker training course completion diploma, and any required refresher course completion diplomas; and(B) a payment to KDHE for the nonrefundable fee specified in K.A.R. 28-72-3 .(3) Each applicant for a lead abatement worker certificate shall apply to KDHE within one year after the applicant's successful completion of the lead abatement worker training course, as indicated on the certificate of completion. Applicants failing to apply within one year after the date on the training course completion diploma shall, before making application for certification, successfully complete the eight-hour lead abatement worker refresher training course.(4) Each applicant who fails to apply within two years after the lead abatement worker training and who has not successfully completed refresher training shall be required to successfully complete the lead abatement worker training course before submitting an application for a lead abatement worker certificate.(b) Training, education, and experience requirements for a lead abatement worker's certificate. Each applicant for a certificate as a lead abatement worker shall complete a lead abatement worker training course and shall be required to achieve a passing score on the course examination. The applicant shall submit a course completion diploma issued by the training provider as evidence of meeting this requirement.(c) Procedure for issuance or denial of a lead abatement worker certificate.(1) Each 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 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 shall result in the secretary's denial of the individual's application for certification.(iii) After receipt of the information requested in the written notice, the applicant shall be informed by KDHE in writing that the application is either approved or denied.(B) If an application for certification is denied, the written notice of denial to the applicant shall specify the reason or reasons for the denial. Certification may be denied by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 65-1,207(b), and amendments thereto.(C) If an application is denied, the applicant may reap-ply to KDHE for a lead abatement worker certificate by submitting a complete lead occupation application form with another nonrefundable certification fee, as specified in K.A.R. 28-72-3 .(D) 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.(2) If the application is approved, a two-year lead abatement worker certificate shall be issued by KDHE.(3) A certificate may be issued with specific restrictions pursuant to an agreement between the applicant and KDHE.Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-72-7
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.