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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 26.10.06.03" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="06" heading="Application and Testing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Application Process.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>To apply for an initial or renewal UST system technician, heating oil technician, or UST system remover certification, an individual shall complete an application provided by the Department as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>As specified on the application, the individual shall submit verifiable proof of the experience requirements for the particular certification as required under:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Regulation .02A(2), B(2), or C(2) of this chapter for an initial certification; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Regulation .04A(2) of this chapter to renew a certification;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The individual applying for certification and the employer of the individual shall sign the completed application; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The individual shall submit the completed application to the Department.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>To apply for an initial or to renew a UST system inspector certification, an individual shall complete an application provided by the Department as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>As specified on the application, the individual shall submit verifiable proof of the experience requirements as required under:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Regulation .02D(2) of this chapter for an initial certification; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Regulation .04B(2) of this chapter to renew a certification;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The individual applying for certification and the employer of the individual shall sign the completed application; and;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The individual shall submit the completed application to the Department.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Certification Testing.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At least 30 days prior to registering with the Department to take a certification test, an individual shall have submitted a completed application to the Department in accordance with §A of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Department shall publish certification testing dates on the Department’s website.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An individual shall register with the Department at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled test date to take a certification test.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An individual shall present a valid government issued photo identification to the Department at the time of the certification test.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>An individual shall follow all directions provided by the Department in taking the certification test.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The Department may disqualify an individual from completing a certification test if the Department determines the individual is dishonestly taking the certification test.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>In order to pass a certification test, an individual must achieve a score of 90 percent or better.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>An individual who has not achieved a passing score on a certification test may register to retest within 90 days and without being required to reapply for a certification.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>An individual who does not achieve a passing score on a certification test within 90 days of the first failed attempt shall submit a new application for a certification.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>An individual may not count time taking a certification test toward the continuing education requirements under this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>