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An exemption obtained pursuant to this subsection (c) shall expire upon installation of a new vacuum system. Upon expiration of the exemption, the facility shall comply with subsection (b) of this section before commencing further operation. (d) Dental dischargers that exclusively practice one or more of the following specialties are not subiect to the requirements of this section: (1) Orthodontics; (2) Periodontics; (3) Oral and maxillofacial surgery; (4) Radiology; (5) Oral pathology or oral medicine; (6) Endodontistry and prosthodontistry. Dental practices that do not place dental amalgam, and do not remove amalgam except in limited emergency or unplanned, unanticipated circumstances, are exempt from the requirements of this part, provided the dental practice (1) Submits the following statement to the County, signed by a responsible corporate officer, general partner, proprietor, or a duly authorized representative by the applicable compliance deadline identified in Section 201.681(a): "This facility is a dental discharger subject to this rule and does not place or remove dental amalgam except in limited emergency or unplanned, unanticipated circumstances. I am a responsible corporate officer, a general partner or proprietor (if the facility is a partnership or sole proprietorship), or a duly authorized representative in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 403.120) of the above named dental facility, and certifuy nder Penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly .gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.", (2) Removes dental amalgam for limited emergency or unplanned, unanticipated circumstances, less than 3 times per year and as no more that .5% of dental procedures; and (3) The dental practice notifies the County of any changes affecting the applicability of this certification.