Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024
(a) In addition to
the definitions found in Rule .0104 of this Chapter, the following definition
shall apply to this Rule: "Radon proficiency program" means an organization
that provides training, competency testing, and certification to an individual
as a radon professional.
(b)
Persons seeking initial registration, to amend a registration, or to renew a
registration as a radon proficiency program shall:
(1) submit an application for registration to
the agency at the addresses shown in Rule .0111(a) of this Chapter or as
otherwise instructed by the agency. Applications for initial registration and
applications to renew a registration shall be submitted with supporting
information demonstrating that the requirements of Paragraph (c) of this Rule
and S.L. 2023-91, s. 2 are met. Applications to amend a registration shall be
submitted with an attachment explaining the items to be amended; and
(2) comply with the provisions of Paragraph
(h) of this Rule.
(c) The
Department shall approve an application for initial registration or to renew a
registration as a radon proficiency program that meets the criteria set out in
S.L. 2023-91, s. 2.
(d) Radon
proficiency program registrations issued by the Department shall expire at
midnight on the expiration date stated on the radon proficiency program
registration. The Department shall not issue an initial or renewed registration
expiring less than one year from the date of issuance.
(e) The Department shall deny an application
for initial registration or to renew a registration as a radon proficiency
program if the application fails to demonstrate compliance with Paragraph (c)
of this Rule and S.L. 2023-91, s. 2.
(f) Persons whose radon proficiency program
registrations are revoked or expired may apply for registration in accordance
with Paragraph (b) of this Rule and S.L. 2023-91, s. 2.
(g) Each registrant shall, upon notice of at
least 48 hours, make available to the Department for inspection records
maintained pursuant to this Rule.
(h) Applications submitted to the Department
for registration as a radon proficiency program shall contain the following
information:
(1) Box 1, check the box next to
the type of registration requested;
(2) Box 2, business physical address:
(A) name of the radiation proficiency
program;
(B) phone number at the
physical location;
(C) website
associated with the radiation proficiency program;
(D) physical address of the business,
including the street address, city, county, state, and zip code. The five digit
zip code may be used if the nine digit zip code is not known;
(E) mailing address if different from Box 1.
If the physical and mailing addresses are the same, the mailing address may be
left blank: Mailing address of the business, including city, state, and zip
code. The five digit zip code may be used if the nine digit zip code is not
known; and
(F) name, phone number
and email for the individual completing the form.
(3) Box 3, authorizing signature of
individual responsible for the radon proficiency program:
(A) name of company or corporate
office;
(B) full legal name. Middle
initials may be used in lieu of the full middle name; and
(C) signature of the individual registering
the radiation proficiency program on behalf of the business; and
(4) Additional Attachments to
include with application:
(A) documents
establishing compliance and periodic reaccreditation with the international
program approval standard through accreditation by a recognized accreditation
body or demonstration of current approval by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency as a radon proficiency; program; or
(B) list of a board members from various
private and public sector stakeholders to make decisions regarding curriculum,
testing, instructor qualifications, quality assurance and control, continuing
education requirements, and procedures for the handling of
complaints;
(C) minimum training
requirements for radon professionals for each type of certification
offered;
(D) examination
requirements for each type of certification;
(E) continuing education requirements for
each type of certification; and
(F)
instructor names and qualifications demonstrating relevant knowledge and
experience.
(5) copies of
the registration form are available free of charge by emailing the contacts
listed at
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/health-service-regulation/north-carolina-radon-program/contacts.
