N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.105.512

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 20.5.105.512 - RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION FOR INSTALLER

A. A certification shall expire March 16 of the fourth calendar year after it was issued. Applications for renewal of certification issued under 20.5.105.505 NMAC and 20.5.105.506 NMAC shall be submitted no later than February 16 of the fourth year after the certification was granted to ensure renewal by March 16. Certification for installers who do not submit a timely renewal application shall be considered lapsed and invalid on March 16; the department shall not accept applications for renewal after February 16. Any installer whose certification has lapsed as provided in this subsection shall submit an application for new certification under 20.5.105.505 NMAC or 20.5.105.506 NMAC and comply with the requirements thereof.

B. At least 90 days before the expiration date of certification, the department shall mail a renewal application reminder to the installer, at the installer's address of record with the department. It is the duty and responsibility of the installer to timely submit the renewal application for certification pursuant to Subsection A whether or not an application reminder has been received from the department.

C. To qualify for renewal, a UST certified individual or installer shall:

(1) file an application with the department with the information required in Paragraphs (1), (4) and (9) of Subsection A of 20.5.105.505 NMAC, accompanied by a nonrefundable $50.00 fee;

(2) demonstrate as required by 20.5.105.509 NMAC that the installer has completed at least two UST system installations, replacements, repairs or modifications during the four-year period preceding the renewal application; and

(3) demonstrate that the installer has passed a New Mexico laws and rules UST test administered by the department pursuant to 20.5.105.514 NMAC, within the prior three months.

D. To qualify for renewal, an AST certified installer shall:

(1) file an application with the department with the information required in Paragraphs (1), (4) and (9) of Subsection A of 20.5.105.506 NMAC, accompanied by a nonrefundable $50.00 fee;

(2) demonstrate as required by 20.5.105.509 NMAC that the installer has completed at least two AST system installations, replacements, repairs or modifications during the four-year period preceding the renewal application; and

(3) demonstrate that the installer has passed a New Mexico laws and rules AST test administered by the department pursuant to 20.5.105.514 NMAC, within the prior three months.

E. An applicant for renewal shall be afforded opportunity for hearing before the secretary, as provided in 20.5.105.519 NMAC, in the event the department contemplates withholding renewal for any cause other than failure to pay the required renewal fee.

F. For purposes of this section, "demonstrate" means provide copies of registration forms, inspection reports, installation checklists, written statements or other documents verifying the certified installer's on-site, physical, hands-on participation in critical junctures of a particular installation, replacement, repair or modification.

[The department provides an optional form that may be used to apply for renewal of certification. The form is available on the petroleum storage tank bureau's pages on the department website or by contacting the Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau at 505-476-4397 or 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Building 1, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Applicants should submit renewal forms to the Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau, attention: Application for Certified Installer, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Building 1, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505.]

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.105.512

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 14, July 24, 2018, eff. 7/24/2018