R311-201-3. Application for Certification

  (a) Any individual may apply for certification by paying any applicable fees and by submitting an application to the Director to demonstrate that the applicant

  (1) meets applicable eligibility requirements specified in Section R311-201-4 and

  (2) will maintain the applicable performance standards specified in Section R311-201-6 after receiving a certificate.

  (b) Applications submitted under Subsection R311-201-3(a) shall be reviewed by the Director for determination of eligibility for certification. If the Director determines that the applicant meets the applicable eligibility requirements described in Section R311-201-4 and meets the standards described in Section R311-201-6, the Director shall issue to the applicant a certificate.

  (c) Certification for all certificate holders shall be effective for a period of two years from the date of issuance, unless revoked before the expiration date pursuant to Section R311-201-9 or inactivated pursuant to Section R311-201-8. Certificates shall be subject to periodic renewal pursuant to Section R311-201-5.