Source: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincodeexpand/title9/agency25/chapter850/
Timestamp: 2020-01-19 19:29:24
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 1', '§ 2', '§ 62', '§ 62', '§ 3', '§ 54', '§ 54', '§ 4', '§ 5', '§ 62', '§ 6', '§ 7', '§ 8', '§ 9']

Former 4VAC50-50-10 derived from VR625-02-01 § 1, eff. March 22, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
Former 4VAC50-50-20 derived from VR625-02-01 § 2, eff. March 22, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
9VAC25-850-30. Applicability.
This chapter is applicable to:
1. Every VESCP authority or VSMP authority that administers a VESCP or VSMP as may be applicable. Staff of a VESCP authority must be certified in accordance with §§ 62.1-44.15:51 E and 62.1-44.15:53 of the ESC Act. Staff of a VSMP authority must be certified in accordance with § 62.1-44.15:30 of the SWM Act.
2. Anyone who is contracted by a VESCP authority or a VSMP authority to perform any or all of the functions of that authority as may be applicable. This person will be subject to the same certification requirements as the authority.
3. Anyone voluntarily seeking certificates of competence from the board for classifications described in 9VAC25-850-40.
Former 4VAC50-50-30 derived from VR625-02-01 § 3, eff. March 22, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
9VAC25-850-40. Certificates.
A. Certificates of competence shall be issued by the board in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25-850-50 for the following classifications:
1. Program administrator for ESC. The person employed as the VESCP administrator.
2. Plan reviewer for ESC. The person who reviews ESC plans to be approved by the VESCP authority.
3. Project inspector for ESC. The person responsible for inspecting erosion and sediment control practices to ensure compliance with the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law and Regulations.
4. Combined administrator for ESC. The person responsible for performing the combined duties of program administrator, plan reviewer and project inspector for a VESCP authority.
5. Program administrator for SWM. The person employed as the VSMP administrator.
6. Plan reviewer for SWM. The person who reviews SWM plans to be approved by the VSMP authority.
7. Project inspector for SWM. The person responsible for inspecting regulated activities to ensure compliance with the SWM Act and Regulations.
8. Combined administrator for SWM. The person responsible for performing the combined duties of program administrator, plan reviewer, and project inspector for a VSMP authority.
B. A certificate shall be issued by the board for the responsible land disturber or RLD for ESC. The RLD is the person responsible for carrying out the land-disturbing activity.
C. Any person employed as a plan reviewer who is licensed as a professional engineer, architect, certified landscape architect, or land surveyor pursuant to Article 1 (§ 54.1-400 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia or as a professional soil scientist as defined in Chapter 22 (§ 54.1-2200 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia shall qualify as a certified plan reviewer for ESC and will not require a certificate of competence from the board. In lieu of a person holding this board certificate of competence, such person shall produce a current professional license or certification upon request of the department.
D. Any person who holds a valid and unexpired certificate of competence issued by the board in the classification of ESC or SWM, or who obtains such a certificate, and who later successfully obtains an additional certificate of competence from the board in the parallel ESC or SWM classification may surrender both certificates of competence to the board and request in writing issuance of a dual certificate showing certification in both classifications. Such a request must be made while both of the ESC and SWM certificates of competence obtained are valid and unexpired. The expiration date of the dual certificate shall be three years from the date of expiration of the additional certificate acquired.
Former 4VAC50-50-40 derived from VR625-02-01 § 4, eff. March 22, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
Former 4VAC50-50-50 derived from VR625-02-01 § 5, eff. March 22, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
9VAC25-850-55. Classification acknowledgement for the purposes of program compliance reviews.
For the purposes of VESCP or VSMP compliance reviews and evaluations, the certification requirements of §§ 62.1-44.15:53 and 62.1-44.15:30 of the Code of Virginia shall be deemed to have been met if the VESCP or the VSMP authority has a person or persons enrolled in the board's ESC or SWM training programs set forth in 9VAC25-850-50 A 1 and A 2 a through h for the necessary classifications and such person or persons obtains certification within one year of completing the necessary training programs.
Former 4VAC50-50-55 derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
9VAC25-850-60. Fees.
A. Certification, recertification, and dual certificate issuance fees shall be collected to cover the administrative cost for the certification program.
B. A fee will also be charged to present education and training program courses/seminars which support the certification program.
Former 4VAC50-50-60 derived from VR625-02-01 § 6, eff. March 22, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
9VAC25-850-70. Examination.
A. A board-approved examination shall be administered at least twice a year.
B. An individual may take the certification examination for the desired certificate of competence after fulfilling the prerequisite experience requirement or completing a board-approved training program in accordance with 9VAC25-850-50.
C. An individual who is unable to take an examination at the time scheduled shall notify the department within 48 hours prior to the date of the examination unless a later time is established by the department; such an individual may be rescheduled for the next examination. Failure to notify the department may require an individual to submit a new application and payment of fees in accordance with this chapter.
D. An applicant who is unsuccessful in passing an examination will be allowed to pay the appropriate fee and retake the appropriate exam within one year without resubmitting an application. After the one-year period has elapsed, an applicant will be required to submit a new application with the appropriate fee in accordance with this chapter in order to take the examination. Application for examination must be received at least 60 days prior to the scheduled examination unless a later date is established by the department to be eligible to sit for the examination.
E. A minimum passing score of 70% will be required on the appropriate certification exam(s).
F. All applicants will be notified within 60 days of the results of the examination.
Former 4VAC50-50-70 derived from VR625-02-01 § 7, eff. March 22, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
9VAC25-850-80. Application.
A. Any person seeking certification or recertification by a combination of experience and examination or by the combination of completion of the training program and examination shall submit a completed application in a manner prescribed by the department with the appropriate fee(s). The application shall contain the following:
1. The applicant's name, address, daytime phone number, email address, and name and address of business or organization as well as the date the application was filled out.
2. The classification of certification the applicant is applying for as set forth in 9VAC25-850-40, and designation whether the applicant is applying for initial certification or recertification.
3. If any special arrangements must be provided for because of a handicap.
4. A verification of all work experience signed and dated by applicant's supervisor, if required.
5. A signed statement that the information provided in the application is true and accurate.
Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant. All applications must be received by the department at least 60 days prior to the scheduled examination date, unless a later date is established by the department, in order to be able to sit for the examination.
The department may establish other acceptable forms of documentation for the components of the application that provide similar assurances as those set forth in this subsection.
B. All complete applications of candidates will be reviewed by the department to determine eligibility for certification. All applicants will be notified of the results of the review. Any applicant may appeal the review, in writing, to the board within 30 days of the department's determination. No applicant will be approved for certification unless he meets the requirements of this chapter.
C. Applicants who have been found ineligible to sit for an examination may request further consideration by submitting a letter to the board with the necessary evidence of additional qualifications. No additional fee will be required provided that all requirements for certification are met within one year from the date of original application.
Former 4VAC50-50-80 derived from VR625-02-01 § 8, eff. March 22, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
Former 4VAC50-50-90, derived from VR625-02-01 § 9, eff. March 22, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 21, 2012; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.
9VAC25-850-100. Delegation of authority.
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 2, eff. October 23, 2013.