Section 179-10-007 - RENEWAL An individual who wants to renew his/her water operator license must request renewal as specified in 179 NAC 10-007.03. To qualify for reinstatement, the applicant must first meet the requirements for each renewal period. If a license has expired or been on inactive status, the individual must re-take and re-pass the examination in order to have a license reinstated if:
1. The license has been expired or on inactive status for a period of two or more years; or2. The individual did not meet the requirements for continuing competency before each renewal period. 007.01 Renewal Periods After December 31, 2011, all licenses will expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years.
007.02 Renewal Notice At least 30 days before the expiration of a credential, the Department will notify each credential holder at the last known address of record. The renewal notice will include:
1. The type of credential;2. The credential number;4. Continuing competency requirements for renewal;5. The amount of the renewal fee; and6. Information on how to request renewal and how to place a credential on inactive status.007.03 Renewal Procedures007.04 Waivers for Military Service A credential holder who has served in the regular armed forces of the United States during part of the credentialing period immediately preceding the renewal date, or is actively engaged in military service as defined in 179 NAC 10-002, is not required to pay the renewal fee or to meet the continuing competency requirements if acceptable documentation is submitted to the Department. The individual must document his/her military service by submitting to the Department:
1. Military identification proving that s/he is in active service;3. A letter from his/her Commanding Officer indicating that s/he is on active duty. Upon receipt of acceptable documentation, the Department will waive the fee and the continuing competency requirements and renew the credential. The credential will remain active until the next renewal period.
007.05 Waiver of Continuing Competency Requirements The Department waives continuing competency requirements for individuals who were first credentialed within the 12-month period immediately preceding the renewal date.
007.06 Department Review The Department will act within 150 days upon all completed applications for renewal.
10-007.06AFalse Information: The Department may refuse to renew a credential for falsification of any information submitted for renewal of a credential. The refusal will be made according to 184 NAC 1, the Department's Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings.007.07 Address Information Each credential holder must notify the Department of any change to the address of record.
007.08 Expiration of a Credential A credential expires if a credential holder fails to:
1. Notify the Department that s/he wants to place his/her credential on inactive status upon its expiration;2. Meet the requirements for renewal on or before the date of expiration of his/her credential; or3. Otherwise fails to renew his/her credential. 10-007.08AFailure to Renew: A credential automatically expires without further notice or opportunity for hearing if a credential holder fails by the expiration date of the credential to either: 1. Submit documentation of continuing competency; or2. Pay the required renewal fee.10-007.08BFailure to Meet Continuing Competency Requirements: The Department will refuse to renew a credential, after notice and opportunity for hearing, if a credential holder fails to meet the continuing competency requirements for renewal by the expiration date of the credential.10-007.08CRight to Practice: When an individual's credential expires, the right to represent him/herself as a credential holder and to practice as a licensed water operator terminates.10-007.08DPractice After Expiration: An individual who practices as a licensed operator after expiration of his/her credential is subject to assessment of an administrative penalty under 179 NAC 10-011 or such other action as provided in the statutes and regulations governing the credential.10-007.08EReinstatement of an Expired Credential: If a credential holder wants to resume practice as a licensed water operator after failing to renew his/her credential by the expiration date, s/he must apply to the Department for reinstatement and meet the requirements specified in 179 NAC 10-007 and 10-010.007.09 Inactive Status When an individual wants to have his/her credential placed on inactive status, s/he must notify the Department in writing. There is no fee to have a credential placed on inactive status.
10-007.09ARequest for Inactive Status: When the Department has received notification that an individual wants to have his/her credential placed on inactive status, the Department will notify the credential holder in writing of the acceptance or denial of the request.10-007.09BPlacement on Inactive Status: When an individual's credential is placed on inactive status, the credential holder must not engage in practice as a licensed operator, but may represent him/herself as having an inactive credential.10-007.09CReturn to Active Status: A credential may remain on inactive status for an indefinite period of time. An individual who wants to have his/her credential returned to active status must apply to the Department for reinstatement and meet the requirements specified in 179 NAC 10-007 and 10-010.179 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 007