NAC459.9721. Certification as specialist in the management of hazardous waste.

An applicant for certification as a specialist in the management of hazardous waste must:

     1. Be of good character and reputation as determined by the Division upon review of the applicant’s references, record of violations of environmental laws and regulations and such other considerations as the Division deems necessary and proper. Certification must be denied if such a review indicates that the applicant fails to meet the applicable standards.

     2. Submit to the Division:

     (a) An application on a form provided by the Division;

     (b) A nonrefundable fee of $100 for the review of the application;

     (c) A color photograph of the applicant which is approximately 2 inches by 2 inches;

     (d) A statement signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury declaring the details of all pleas of guilty or nolo contendere in any criminal proceeding and all convictions of any crimes; and

     (e) Three letters of reference from natural persons with experience in the services of that classification attesting to the applicant’s moral character and competence in that classification.

     3. Demonstrate to the Division that the applicant meets one of the following qualifications:

     (a) A bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in an area relating to the environment, including, but not limited to, environmental science, engineering, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, biology, toxicology, environmental health, physics, or industrial hygiene or chemistry and at least 2 years of relevant hazardous waste experience within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application;

     (b) A relevant professional registration or certification recognized by the Division and at least 2 years of relevant hazardous waste experience within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application;

     (c) A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma and at least 6 years of relevant hazardous waste experience within the 8 years immediately preceding the date of the application; or

     (d) An equivalent combination of appropriate education and experience as determined by the Division.

     4. Pass an examination pursuant to NAC 459.9726.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n, eff. 3-6-91)