SECTION 252:641-22-6. Certification suspension and revocation

(a)   Reasons for suspension or revocation. After notice and opportunity for hearing, the DEQ may suspend or revoke certification for:

(1)   procedural violations such as allowing the bond to expire, failing to pay fees, failing to complete continuing education requirements or other related procedural issues;

(2)   gross inefficiency or incompetence;

(3)   any violation of the Environmental Quality Code, this Chapter, or any final DEQ order; or

(4)   dishonesty, fraud or misrepresentation to DEQ.

(b)   Suspension. Any person whose certification is suspended by the DEQ:

(1)   may not perform soil profile descriptions for use in designing on-site sewage treatment systems until their certification has been reinstated or they have received a new certification.

(2)   may apply for reinstatement of their certification at any time during the twelve (12) months following the date of their suspension by:

(A)   correcting any deficiency(ies);

(B)   paying any outstanding fees or fines owed to DEQ including the reinstatement fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00);

(C)   meeting the renewal requirements of 252:641-22-4 if the reinstatement takes place during the following certification period; and

(D)   being in compliance with all final DEQ rules and orders.

(c)   Revocation. Any individual whose certification has been revoked by the DEQ must wait one (1) year from the date of revocation before filing an application for a new certificate, unless a final order states otherwise.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 1704, eff 6-13-02; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1618, eff 6-11-04; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2318, eff 7-11-08]