Regulation .10 Verifier Approval Protocol.
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A.
An individual may not be approved to act as a verifier as provided by this chapter unless the individual meets the following requirements to be established by the Department:
(1)
Education and experience;
(2)
Training; and
(3)
Continuing education.
B.
The Department may approve a verifier who meets the following eligibility requirements:
(1)
Has 3 or more years of experience developing SCWQPs or qualifies as a U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service Conservation Planner level II;
(2)
Is certified in Maryland to prepare NMPs in accordance with applicable Department regulations COMAR 15.20.04; and
(3)
Has completed Department training in the use of the MNTT.
C.
A verifier may only remain eligible to perform verifications by completing at least 6 hours of Department approved training within the first year, and 12 hours thereafter every 3 years.
D.
After the opportunity for a hearing, the Department may deny, suspend, or revoke the approval of any verifier who:
(1)
No longer meets eligibility requirements;
(2)
Violates any of the regulatory requirements of this chapter;
(3)
Provides the Department with any misleading, false, or fraudulent report;
(4)
Fails to promptly provide any report or any record required to be kept by this chapter;
(5)
Fails to meet the continuing education requirements for verifiers;
(6)
Is determined to be negligent or incompetent; or
(7)
Fails to act in such a manner that the Department determines provides other good cause to deny, suspend, or revoke approval.