Section 8.61.740. Renewal course requirements and renewal of certificate.

	(a)  A renewal course must  
		(1) be conducted in the state;  
		(2) provide an instructor that meets the requirements of 8 AAC 61.680; and  
		(3) must provide at least eight hours of instruction.  
	(b)  A certificate issued under 8 AAC 61.720 may be renewed if  
		(1) the certificate holder pays the required fee under (c) of this section;  
		(2) an instructor of a training program approved under 8 AAC 61.660(a) certifies that the certificate holder has completed at least eight hours of instruction in an approved renewal course under (a) of this section that includes instruction in  
			(A) changes in state or federal regulations pertaining to asbestos abatement, if any;  
			(B) changes in the state-of-the-art of asbestos abatement practices and procedures, if any;  
			(C) the personal protective, decontamination, and disposal procedures set out in 8 AAC 61.700(a)(4) - (6); and  
			(D) a review of the key aspects of the initial training course that includes appropriate work practices, potential health effects related to asbestos exposure, respiratory protection programs and medical surveillance programs, additional safety hazards and medical monitoring; and  
		(3) the course is completed within one year of expiration of the previously issued certificate.  
	(c)  A certificate renewed under this section is valid until the expiration date indicated on the issued certificate. The fee for a certificate renewal is the same as for an initial certificate under 8 AAC 61.730.  
	(d)  Renewal of a certificate under this section may be accomplished by attending a department-approved renewal course in accordance with this section.  
	(e)  The qualified instructor of a training provider shall submit a class roster to the department listing the names of those attendants that have successfully completed the renewal training specified under this section. The roster shall be submitted in accordance with 8 AAC 61.745.  

Authorities

18.31.020;18.31.200

Notes

Reference

8 AAC 61.635
8 AAC 61.720
8 AAC 61.745

Authority

AS 18.31.020 AS 18.31.200

History

Eff. 10/1/85, Register 96; am 11/7/93, Register 128; am 9/10/99, Register 151; am 9/27/2008, Register 187