When an ORC or back-up ORC vacates a position, they must notify the commission and the regional office within how many days?

• A. 7 Days
• B. 21 Days
• C. 14 Days
• D. 30 Days

Answer: (C)

When someone who is in charge of supervising or supporting the certification duties leaves their position, the regulator requires rapid notification to keep records accurate and ensure there is a smooth handover. Notifying within a short, defined period helps the commission and regional office update who is authorized to oversee the role, reassign responsibilities, and maintain continuity in oversight and safety checks.

The two-week window is chosen because it balances administrative practicality with the need to avoid any lapse in authorized supervision. It’s short enough to prevent other processes from filling the gap, but long enough to allow normal internal steps to complete.

Choosing a much shorter window could be impractical for processing and updating records, while a longer window increases the risk of uncertainty about who is in charge. Hence, the required timeframe is 14 days.