(a) In order to support the costs of operating the lead program in the state of Arkansas, the Department will assess the annual fees as described in this chapter:

(b) Any contractor desiring a license to conduct lead abatement activities will be assessed an annual fee of $1,200.00 (State, federal, and local governments and subdivisions shall be exempt from this fee.);

(c) Any consultant desiring a license to participate in lead abatement projects will be assessed an annual fee of $1,200.00 (State, federal, and local governments and subdivisions shall be exempt from this fee.);

(d) Any training provider desiring a license to conduct lead training courses will be assessed an annual fee of $900.00;

(e) Any person desiring certification as an inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, or project designer for a contractor, consultant, or as an in-house employee will be assessed an annual fee of $150.00;

(f) Any person desiring certification as a worker will be assessed an annual fee of $35.00;

(g) Any NOI filed with the Department will be accompanied by a submittal fee of $100.00, including notification of emergencies;

(h) Any revision of an original NOI required pursuant to § VII(e) shall be accompanied by a submittal fee of $50.00 except revisions which notify the Department staff of changes in the ending date of the project;

(i) Any individual or firm who misplaces a certification card or license, or loses a card or license shall be assessed a fee of $15.00 to replace the original certification card or license.

(j) Any individual seeking application to sit for the certification examination in the disciplines of risk assessor, supervisor, or inspector shall be assessed a fee of $50.00 for each sitting of the examination.