Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-72-7a

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 40, October 3, 2024

Section 28-72-7a - Application process for renovators and requirements for certification in lead-safe work practices

(a) Application for renovator certification.

(1) Each applicant seeking certification shall submit a completed application to KDHE before consideration for the certificate issuance. Each application for certification shall be received by KDHE within one year after successful completion of the "lead-safe work practices in Kansas" training course.

(2) Each application shall include the following:

(A) A completed 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 applicant's state-issued identification number or federal employment identification number;

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

(v) the address where the applicant would like to receive correspondence regarding the application or certification;

(vi) proof of any certification as a renovator in other states, including the names of the other states, type of certification, certification expiration date, certificate number, and copies of the other states' certificate or license;

(vii) proof of any certification by the EPA, including the EPA region number, type of certification, certification expiration date, certificate number, and a copy of the EPA certificate;

(viii) the type of training completed, including the name of the training provider, diploma identification number, and date of course attendance; and

(ix) 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 "lead-safe work practices in Kansas" training course completion diploma, and any required refresher course completion diplomas; and

(C) a payment to KDHE for the nonrefundable fee specified in K.A.R. 28-72-3 .

(3) Each applicant for a renovator certificate shall apply to KDHE within one year after the applicant's successful completion of the "lead-safe work practices in Kansas" 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, be required to successfully complete the four-hour lead-safe work practices in Kansas refresher training course.

(b) Training, education, and experience requirements for a renovator certificate. Each applicant shall complete a "lead-safe work practices in Kansas" training course and shall be required to achieve a passing score on the course examination. The applicant shall submit a course completion certificate issued by the training provider as evidence of meeting this requirement.

(c) Procedure for issuance or denial of a renovator 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 application shall be approved by the secretary, or the applicant shall be informed in writing that the application is 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 renovator 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 five-year renovator 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. § 28-72-7a

Authorized by K.S.A. 65-1,202; implementing K.S.A. 65-1,202, 65-1,203, and 65-1,207; effective April 9, 2010.