Authority
Senate Bill 262 (Chapter 872/Statutes of 2003) authorizes the State Architect to establish and publicize a program for voluntary certification by the state of any person who meets specified criteria as a Certified Access Specialist. This legislation required the Division of the State Architect to make available to the public an updated directory of current Certified Access Specialists before October 31st of each year.
Please direct all public inquiries regarding the Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program to: CASprogram@dgs.ca.gov
Current Status
An additional 15-day notice has been issued to include the Modified Initial Statement of Reasons and to make available changes to the regulation text.
15-DAY NOTICE
May 13, 2008 through 5pm May 28, 2008
The Division of the State Architect (DSA) is issuing a 15-day notice for public comment on a Modified Initial Statement of Reasons (MISOR) and modifications to proposed regulations for the voluntary Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program. These changes were done to further clarify the regulations and to meet Administrative Procedure Act requirements.
The MISOR, modified regulation text and supporting documents are available for public inspection at DSA's office located at 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811, and on the DSA website at http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Access/casp.htm.
All written comments which pertain to the MISOR or the modified text of the proposed regulations (indicated by italicized double underline and double strikethrough) will be reviewed and responded to by DSA staff as part of the compilation of the rulemaking file. Comments are limited to the MISOR and modifications of the regulation text.
Comments may be submitted via mail, fax or email until 5pm on May 28, 2008 to:
Kelly Long, Certification Unit Manager
Certified Access Specialist Program
Division of the State Architect
1102 Q Street, Suite 5100
Sacramento, CA 95811
Fax: (916) 445-7658
Email: Kelly.Long@dgs.ca.gov
The modified regulation documents:
Additional information about the earlier 15-day and 45-day comment periods on CASP regulations can be found in the CASP Archives.
Steps to becoming a Certified Access Specialist in the Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program:
Candidate Application: Each individual applying for voluntary certification as an access specialist must submit a completed CASp candidate application together with a non-refundable program application fee. This process is pending adoption of regulations.
Candidate Examination Registration: Once an applicant has met all eligibility qualifications, the candidate will be notified of his/her eligibility to register for an examination to attain voluntary certification as an Access Specialist. The examination registration process is pending adoption of regulations.
History on Early Development of CASp Program
CASp Implementation Status Report
Ad Hoc Advisory Committee
Senate Bill 262 directs the State Architect to convene an "ad hoc advisory committee to assist in developing the requirements for access specialist," and requires representation by specific state agencies, the building industry, and by persons with disabilities. Membership of the CASp committee satisfies these requirements.
Agendas, meeting notices, notes and staff reports from meetings that took place on April 2004 which was the initial kick off of the CASp project; May 11, 2004; July 13, 2004; August 10, 2004; September 14, 2004; December 14, 2004; and four regional Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program workshops in February, March and April 2006 can be viewed at CASp Archives. |
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