§ 4911. Powers of the commissioner. 1. The commissioner shall have the
power to grant and revoke certifications of external appeal agents to
conduct external appeals requested pursuant to either paragraph (a) or
(b) of subdivision two of section forty-nine hundred ten of this title
or pursuant to both such paragraphs.

2. If, after reviewing the application authorized by section
forty-nine hundred twelve of this title, the commissioner is satisfied
that the applicant meets the requirements of this section, the
commissioner shall issue a certificate to the applicant. A certificate
issued under this section shall be valid for a period of not more than
two years.

3. In order to be re-certified, an external appeal agent must
demonstrate to the commissioner on forms prescribed by the commissioner
that it continues to meet all applicable standards required by this
title. Re-certification under this section shall be valid for a period
of not more than two years.