Section 1850.14  Examination

a)         Written examinations for blaster certification shall be administered on dates and times and at locations announced by the Department via direct communication with operators and individuals who request in writing to be so notified.   All persons scheduled for a regular examination session will be so notified at least one week prior to the scheduled exam date.

b)         Reexaminations shall be scheduled, if needed, for those persons who do not pass the regularly scheduled examination.   The Department shall also allow for examination at this time of those persons who have newly applied for certification.  All persons scheduled for examination or reexamination during the reexamination session will be so notified at least one week prior to the scheduled reexamination session.

c)         If the applicant cannot attend the examination or reexamination session for which he or she is scheduled, the applicant shall so inform the Department at least one day in advance of the examination date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected, and the applicant having to reapply for certification.  Any person who cannot attend such a session and who informs the Department in accordance with this Section will be scheduled for the next examination or reexamination session.

d)         Applicants for blaster certification shall be examined in the topics set forth in Section 1850.13(b).

(Source:  Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 20290, effective November 5, 1998)