Section 178-23-004 - LICENSURE OF INDIVIDUALSAn individual may not engage in lead-based paint activities unless the individual holds a license issued by the Department. To obtain a license, an applicant must submit a complete application provided by the Department and provide documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets licensing requirements set out in statute, 172 NAC 10, and this chapter. All applicants must have successfully completed an accredited initial training program for the credential requested. Applicants for all credentials except project designer, visual lead hazard advisor, and elevated blood lead level inspector, must have been examined within the preceding 12 months and be capable of working while wearing a respirator. An applicant for a license as a supervisor, risk assessor or inspector must successfully pass a Department approved or administered licensure examination. An applicant for a license as a risk assessor or elevated blood lead level inspector must have successfully completed an accredited initial training program for lead inspector and lead risk assessor. An applicant applying based on training obtained in another jurisdiction must have successfully completed an accredited initial training program for the license requested and all accredited review training courses since initial licensing in the other jurisdiction.
004.01INITIAL LICENSE. Applicants must submit the following: (A) The original of a certificate showing successful completion of an accredited initial training program for the credential requested. An applicant applying based on training received in another jurisdiction must submit the original of a certificate from the jurisdiction or the Environmental Protection Agency showing successful completion of an accredited initial training and all subsequent review training programs successfully completed since the initial training;(B) Documentation of having been examined by a physician within the preceding 12 months and declared by the physician capable of working while wearing a respirator, as applicable; and(C) Documentation of successfully passing the licensure examination approved or administered by the Department.004.02LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS. Licensure examinations may not be administered by training providers. No applicant may take the licensure examination more than three times within six months of receiving a program completion certificate from an accredited initial or review training program. An applicant who does not pass the licensure examination within six months of taking the initial or review training program must retake the appropriate program before being allowed to retake the licensure examination.004.03TERM OF LICENSE. A license is valid for two years from the date of issuance. An applicant must meet the requirements set out in 172 NAC 10 and this chapter. An applicant must successfully complete an accredited review course or initial training program for the credential requested. An applicant for a worker or supervisor license must have been examined by a physician within the preceding 12 months and be declared by the physician to be capable of working while wearing a respirator. An applicant must submit the following: (A) The original of a certificate showing successful completion of an accredited initial training program or review course for the credential requested; and(B) Documentation of having been examined by a physician within the preceding 12 months and declared by the physician capable of working while wearing a respirator, as applicable.004.04REINSTATEMENT. Any licensee who fails to renew by the expiration date and desires to resume practice of the profession shall meet the requirements of section 004, and 172 NAC 10.178 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 23, § 004
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