New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 105 - CERTIFICATION OF TANK INSTALLERS AND JUNIOR INSTALLERS; REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTERS
Section 20.5.105.513 - RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION FOR JUNIOR INSTALLER
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. A certification for junior installer shall expire March 16 of the fourth calendar year after it was issued. Applications for renewal of certification issued under 20.5.105.507 NMAC and 20.5.105.508 NMAC shall be submitted no later than February 16 of the fourth year after the certification was granted to ensure renewal by March 16. Certification for junior installers who do not submit a timely renewal application shall be considered lapsed and invalid on March 16; the department shall not accept applications for renewal after February 16. Any junior installer whose certification has lapsed as provided in this subsection shall submit an application for new certification under 20.5.105.507 NMAC or 20.5.105.508 NMAC and comply with the requirements thereof.
B. At least 90 days before the expiration date of certification, the department shall mail a renewal application reminder to the junior installer, at the junior installer's address of record with the department. It is the duty and responsibility of the junior installer to timely submit the renewal application for certification pursuant to Subsection A whether or not an application reminder has been received from the department.
C. To qualify for renewal, a UST certified junior installer shall:
D. To qualify for renewal, AST certified junior installers shall:
E. An applicant for renewal shall be afforded opportunity for hearing before the secretary, as provided in 20.5.105.519 NMAC, in the event the department contemplates withholding renewal for any cause other than failure to pay the required renewal fee.
F. For purposes of this section, "demonstrate" means provide copies of registration forms, inspection reports, installation checklists, written statements or other documents verifying the certified junior installer's on-site, physical, hands-on participation in critical junctures of a particular installation, replacement, repair or modification of spill and overfill prevention equipment.