R311-500-1. Objective, Scope and Authority

(a) Objective. The Decontamination Specialist Certification Program is designed to assist in helping ensure that personnel in charge of decontamination are trained to perform cleanups and knowledgeable of established decontamination standards; to develop methods whereby an applicant can demonstrate competency and obtain certification to become a Certified Decontamination Specialist; to protect the public health and the environment; and to provide for the health and safety of personnel involved in decontamination activities.

(b) Scope. These certification rules apply to individuals who perform decontamination of property that is on the contamination list specified in Section 19-6-903(3)(b) of the Illegal Drug Operations Site Reporting and Decontamination Act.

(c) Authority. Section 19-6-906 directs the Department of Environmental Quality Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board, in consultation with the Department of Health and local Health Departments, to make rules to establish within the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation:

(1) certification standards for any private person, firm, or entity involved in the decontamination of contaminated property; and

(2) a process for revoking the certification of a Decontamination Specialist who fails to maintain the certification standards.