LAC 33:XI.1307. Certification Examinations

A. Nature of the Examinations. Examinations administered to candidates for certification under the terms of this Chapter shall be written, multiple-choice examinations. Specific examinations will be given for each category of certification. The questions used in an actual examination shall be extracted from a larger set of questions approved by the department and based on current technology and industry-recommended practices with respect to the proper installation, repair, or closure of UST systems. Questions shall be considered confidential and not subject to general public review procedures. B. Source of Examination Questions. Questions used in the examination shall be derived from standards, instructions, and recommended practices listed in LAC 33:XI.599.Appendix A. Additional questions may be derived from regulations adopted by the department and from state and federal laws pertaining to UST system installation, repair, or closure. C. Administration of Examinations 1. Examinations shall be conducted by personnel of the department or persons designated by the department. 2. Beginning after July 20, 1991, the department or persons designated by the department shall conduct written examinations at such times and locations within the state as the department may designate in order to identify persons as being qualified to receive UST certification. 3. No fewer than four examinations shall be offered per year for each of the two years following July 20, 1991, and at least two examinations per year for each year thereafter. D. Passing Grade. Candidates for certification shall correctly answer not less than 75 percent of the questions in a category of certification to qualify for that category of certification. E. Failed Examinations. No applicant will be allowed to take an examination more than three times within a 12-month period. A new application, with applicable fees, shall be submitted each time before the new examination may be taken. F. Revision, Security, and Administration of Certification Examinations. The department shall update examinations, preserve the security of examinations, and administer examinations.