Section 4190.408  Certification Approval

Upon receipt of an application for certification as a professional archaeologist, the Department Archaeologist shall review the information provided and within 30 days after the application receipt make a written recommendation to the Director regarding the approval or denial of the application.  Upon receipt of an application for certification as a professional paleontologist, the Department Archaeologist shall forward the application to a certified paleontologist in the Department for review.  If the Department does not employ a certified paleontologist, then the Department shall request the assistance of a State agency that does employ a certified paleontologist.  Within 30 days after the application receipt the Department Archeologist shall make a written recommendation to the Director regarding the approval or denial of the application.  Applicants for certification as professional archaeologists or paleontologists shall be approved at the appropriate level if the Director finds the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and meets the qualifications for certification.