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The Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program archives includes information about public comment periods on CASP regulations as well as older archives of the CASp Adhoc Advisory Committee meetings.
CASP Regulations 15-Day Comment Period May 13, 2008 through 5pm May 28, 2008
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:
CASP Regulations 15-Day Comment Period April 18, 2008 through May 3, 2008
The 15-day modifications to the Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program regulations posted on April 8, 2008 is withdrawn.
15-DAY NOTICE
April 18, 2008 through 5pm May 3, 2008
The Division of the State Architect (DSA) is issuing a 15-day notice for additional public comment on 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 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 changes (indicated by double underline and double strikethrough) in the modified text of the proposed regulations will be reviewed and responded to by DSA staff as part of the compilation of the rulemaking file. Comments must be limited to the modifications of the regulation text.
The modified regulation documents:
The April 18, 2008 – May 3, 2008 15-day comment period on the proposed CASp regulations has closed.
CASP Regulations Submitted to OAL for Review and Comments after 15-Day Comment Period
The Division of the State Architect has submitted the modified Voluntary Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program regulations to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for review and approval.
When the regulations are approved, DSA will proceed with the certification process.
The complete regulation package is available at our office, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, California 95811, as well as on this site as provided below:
CASP Regulations Additional 15-Day Comment Period November 29, 2007 through December 14, 2007
The Division of the State Architect received comments on the Voluntary Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Program proposed regulations during the 45-day public comment period and has made changes in response to those comments. Subsequently, the Division of the State Architect issued a 15-Day Notice for an additional public comment period. The changes are indicated by double underline and strikeout in the modified text of proposed regulations.
Made available for public comment:
The additional 15-day comment period on the proposed CASp regulations has closed.
CASP Regulations 45-Day Comment Period June 8, 2007 through July 23, 2007
During the 45 public comment period a public hearing was requested. The hearing was held on July 13, 2007. The transcript for this hearing is now available.
Notice of Public Hearing: Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program (PDF - 16 KB)  | (DOC - 29 KB) 
Voluntary CASP Open Public Hearing Agenda July 13, 2007 (PDF - 70 KB) | (DOC - 48 KB)
Public hearing transcript: Sacramento on July 13, 2007 (PDF - 118 KB) | (DOC - 132 KB)
The public comment period on the proposed CASp regulations has closed. Additional documents related to the 45-day public comment period as well as the proposed regulation package documents are available below (under the "Voluntary Certified Access Specialist (CASp): Program Regulations - Title 21, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 2.5" heading).
Submitted comments are being reviewed for consideration in the finalization of the regulation package.
Voluntary Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
Program Regulations – Title 21, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 2.5
In its May 29, 2007 submittal, Division of the State Architect (DSA) – Voluntary Certified Access Program proposed to the Office of Administrative Law the adoption of the Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program regulations. The Division of the State Architect is making available for public comment the following:
Title 21. DSA Notice of Intention to Adopt Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program (PDF - 65 KB) || 45-Day Notice; Public Comment Period June 8, 2007 through 5:00 p.m. July 23, 2007
Please note that should you choose to comment in support, support with further amendments, or in opposition to, please print and complete this Comment Form (PDF - 234 KB). For consistency with Government Code Section 11346.2(a)(3), use underline to indicate additions to, and strikeout to indicate deletions from the current regulation language.
You may view the complete regulation package by accessing the links provided:
Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF - 171 KB)
Regulations (PDF - 56 KB)
You may mail, fax or email your comments by July 23, 2007 until 5pm to:
Rod Higgins, Senior Architect (Supervisor)
Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program
Division of the State Architect
1102 Q Street, Suite 5100
Sacramento, CA 95811
Fax: (916) 445-7658
Email: Rodney.Higgins@dgs.ca.gov
After all comment periods have been closed we will finalize the regulation package based on consideration of the comments received. The regulations will become effective thirty days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Once the regulations become effective we will proceed to the application and exam registration phases. Following is a brief description of the steps to take to becoming certified after the regulations become effective.
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.
CASP Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Meetings Archives
Meeting archives include 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.
March 31, 2006 and April 4, 2006
CASP Public Meeting Notice: Del Mar 3/31/06 and Sacramento 4/04,2006 (PDF - 45 KB) | (DOC - 66 KB)
Transcript: San Diego on March 31, 2006 (PDF - 60 KB) | (DOC - 87 KB)
Transcript: Sacramento on April 4, 2006 (PDF - 54 KB) | (DOC - 80 KB)
March 29, 2006
California CASP Proposed Regulations: Draft #5 (PDF - 71 KB) | (DOC - 112 KB)
February 7, 2006
CASP Public Meeting Notice, Oakland, February 7, 2006 (PDF - 38 KB) | (DOC - 61 KB)
Transcript for February 7, 2006 (PDF - 53 KB) | (DOC - 79 KB)
February 1, 2006
CASP Public Meeting Notice, Irvine, February 1, 2006 (PDF - 35 KB) | (DOC - 56 KB)
Transcript for February 1, 2006 (PDF - 44 KB) | (DOC - 66 KB)
December 14, 2004
CASP Agenda December 14, 2004 (PDF - 28 KB) | (DOC - 45 KB)
CASP Minutes December 14, 2004(PDF - 67 KB) | (DOC - 76 KB)
Staff Report 5.1: Program Administration of Certification Status (PDF - 129 KB) | (DOC - 215 KB)
September 14, 2004
CASP Agenda August 10, 2004 (PDF - 28KB) | (DOC - 46 KB)
CASP Agenda September 14, 2004 (PDF - 28 KB) | (DOC - 45 KB)
CASP Minutes September 14, 2004 (PDF - 42 KB) | (DOC - 94 KB)
Staff Report 4.1: Composition of the Certification Exam (PDF - 104 KB) | (DOC - 151 KB)
June 30, 2004
CASP Agenda July 13, 2004 (PDF - 17 KB) | (DOC - 52 KB)
CASP Minutes Junly 13, 2004 (PDF - 60KB) | (DOC - 75KB)
Staff Report 3.1: Classifications (PDF - 19 KB) | (DOC - 45 KB)
Staff Report 3.2: Performance Expectations (PDF - 50 KB) | (DOC - 88 KB)
Staff Report 3.3: Qualifications (PDF - 60 KB) | (DOC - 155 KB)
May 11, 2004
CASP Agenda May 11, 2004 (PDF - 32 KB) | (DOC - 53 KB)
CASP Minutes May 11, 2004 (PDF - 58 KB) | (DOC - 68 KB)
Staff Report 2.1: Professional Scope of the Certified Access Specialist Program (PDF - 45 KB) | (DOC - 50 KB)
Staff Report 2.2: Certification Classifications (PDF - 49 KB) | (DOC - 111 KB)
April 04, 2004
CASP Agenda April 4, 2004 (PDF - 29 KB) | (DOC - 53 KB)
CASP Minutes April 4, 2004 (PDF - 45 KB) | (DOC - 64 KB)
Staff Report 1.1: Assumed Roles and Duties of Certified Access Specialists (PDF - 17 KB) | (DOC - 54 KB)
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