Here are FAQ and general info about the rating requirements
http://www.uwrf.edu/MODL/upload/opicfaqs2010.pdf
This is info on the steps to be a certified rater
http://www.actfl.org/professional-development/training-certification/how-become-certified-tester
There is a phase I of the training this July in NYC
http://www.actfl.org/professional-development/professional-development-workshops/actfl-sponsored-workshops
There is a serious discount for registering with the ACTFL and there are no fees to join
I am seriously concidering doing this, although I am still researching, let's keep in touch if you get interested too!
I am interested....I am not sure I can be ready and organized by this July. Bummer.
It is good to have the info though and the emails I receive are more helpfull than bothersome :)