Section 329IAC12-8-2.1. Examination providers; application for accreditation

  1. (a) An examination provider must have a valid letter of accreditation from the commissioner to provide an examination for operator certification or recertification.

  (b) A person or an organization seeking accreditation as an examination provider by the commissioner must submit an application on forms provided by the commissioner. Failure to submit a complete application may result in denial of accreditation.

  (c) Upon submittal of a complete application, the commissioner shall:

(1) make a determination on the eligibility of the applicant for accreditation; and

(2) issue a letter of accreditation to an applicant who meets the requirements of this rule.

  (d) A letter of accreditation is valid for three (3) years from the date of issuance.

  (e) If there is a change in the primary contact person, an accredited examination provider shall notify the department in writing of the change.

  (f) An applicant or accredited examination provider must allow department representatives to take any examination, for the purposes of auditing, evaluating, and monitoring any examination without charge to the department. The department is not required to give advance notice of an audit. (Solid Waste Management Division; 329 IAC 12-8-2.1; filed Aug 1, 2016, 3:41 p.m.: 20160831-IR-329140111FRA, eff Jan 1, 2017)