Okla. Admin. Code § 252:641-21-13

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 252:641-21-13 - Certification suspension and revocation

(a)Reasons for suspension or revocation. After notice and opportunity for hearing, the DEQ may suspend or revoke an installer's certification(s) for:

(1) procedural violations such as allowing the bond to expire, failing to pay fees, failing to complete continuing education requirements or other related procedural issues;

(2) gross inefficiency or incompetence;

(3) any violation of the Environmental Quality Code, this Chapter, or any final DEQ order; or

(4) dishonesty, fraud or misrepresentation to DEQ.

(b)Suspension. Any person whose certification(s) is suspended by the DEQ:

(1) may not self-inspect and approve any on-site sewage treatment systems until their certification(s) has been reinstated or they have received a new certification(s).

(2) may not apply to become certified in any additional category(ies) during the suspension period.

(3) may apply for reinstatement of their certification(s) at any time during the twelve (12) months following the date of their suspension by:

(A) correcting any deficiency(ies);

(B) paying any outstanding fees or fines owed to DEQ including the reinstatement fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00);

(C) meeting the renewal requirements of 252:641-21-3 if the reinstatement takes place during the following certification period; and

(D) being in compliance with all final DEQ rules and orders.

(c)Revocation. Any individual who has had their certification(s) revoked by the DEQ:

(1) may not self-inspect and approve any on-site sewage treatment system; and

(2) must wait at least one (1) year from the date of revocation before filing an application for a new certification(s), unless a final order states otherwise.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:641-21-13

Added at 16 Ok Reg 1895, eff 6-11-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1704, eff 6-13-02; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1618, eff 6-11-04; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2318, eff 7-11-08