(a) If the applicant satisfies the minimum qualification standards, ORPTS shall notify the applicant accordingly and advise the applicant of the schedule for the basic course of training. If the applicant requests the comprehensive examination, ORPTS shall advise the applicant whether he or she qualifies for the comprehensive examination, and, if so, provide the applicant with the schedule for such examination.

(b) If the applicant does not satisfy the standards, ORPTS shall notify the applicant accordingly. Such notice shall set forth the reasons for the determination and state that the applicant may request a review of such determination.

(c) An individual adversely affected by a determination may request a review within 15 days of such determination. Such request must be made in writing and be addressed to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Office of Real Property Tax Services.

(d) ORPTS shall provide the applicant with written notification of his or her affirmation or reversal of the initial determination, including the reasons for such decision.