§ 128.63. Recertification.

 (a)  At intervals of 3 years, a private applicator shall have accumulated credits as a result of having received update training approved by the Department in technology relating to the proper and safe use of pesticides to continue as a permitted private pesticide applicator. Training will be divided into core and category specific areas as specified in §  128.45(a) (relating to recertification).

 (b)  Recertification credits will be given on the basis of attendance at meetings or other appropriate training approved by the Department. Training will be evaluated by the Department and assigned credits. A person is required to meet the credit requirements in the Pennsylvania State Plan for Certification of Pesticide Applicators. This plan has been filed with and approved by the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C.A. § §  136—136y). Records of training will be maintained by the Department and a yearly statement will be sent to each private applicator describing credits obtained and credits due to meet recertification standards. Training will be approved under §  128.45(c).

 (c)  If a private applicator fails to renew his permit by the date of expiration, renewal requires the following:

   (1)  Completion of due recertification credits as described in subsections (a) and (b).

   (2)  Completion of the examination requirements as described in § §  128.3, 128.61 and 128.62 (relating to fees; determination of competence; and eligibility) by the applicator if the due recertification credits are not completed within 1 year from the expiration date of the permit.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  128.64 (relating to fumigation by a private applicator).