CHMM^® Recertification Requirements

REVIEW PROCESS

Fractional Points
Fractional points should be added in computing the total, but may not be rounded upward before adding. Thus, credits of 2.75 CMPs in 2 subcategories total 5.5 CMPs, not 6.

Redundant Activities
Points for a given activity may be used in only one category. For example, courses that were part of a new degree cannot be counted again under professional development/college courses.

Carryover Points
Points may be applied only to the year in which they are earned. Extra points earned in one recertification cycle may not be carried over to the next cycle.

Submission
All correspondence and documents relating to the recertification program must be sent to:

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
Recertification Department
11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 450
Rockville, MD 20852-2624

Fee
The recertification fee shall be paid with the submission.  If payment is not included, the CHMM will be billed, and results will not be released until the fee has been paid.

Reviewers
Recertification submissions are reviewed independently by CHMM Peer Reviewers.  Any attempt to influence the recertification review shall be deemed a violation of the Code of Ethics.

If the reviewer approves the application for recertification, he/she will advise the Institute, which will then issue a letter stating that the CHMM is qualified for recertification, provided that all financial obligations have been paid.  When all requirements are met, a new certificate will be issued.

Failure to Recertify
If a CHMM does not demonstrate continuing proficiency be recertifying within deadlines set by the Institute, his or her credential shall be revoked.

A CHMM who cannot meet the recertification requirements through submission of documentation may recertify by passing a regularly scheduled CHMM examination.  Payment of the examination fee is required.

Deficient Applications
If the recertification application is deemed unacceptable or deficient, the reviewer shall contact the CHMM and attempt to resolve the deficiencies. If, after this contact, the reviewer still recommends that the application be denied, the application will be returned to the Institute office for further review. If the CHMM does not respond to a reviewer's requests, or if the application remains deficient after Institute review, the CHMM will be notified in writing that his or her certification is to be revoked.

Appeals
The CHMM may appeal a negative decision to the Executive Director of the Institute. The appeal must be submitted within three months after the date on which the revocation notice was mailed. If granted, a CHMM may be given an extension of time to earn recertification credits, or may receive full or partial exemption based on particulars of the appeal.