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What if I accidentally submitted my application for the wrong certification? (i.e. I requested Firm RRP certification instead of Abatement certification)
Contact the CDX Help Desk at 1-888-890-1995 (870-494-5500 for international callers) or [email protected] for assistance. Question Number: 23002-37007 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Must all persons present on an abatement job site be certified?
Answer: No. The regulations at 745.220(b) require that persons engaged in lead-based paint activities defined in 745.223 must be certified. The work practice standards at 745.227 are specific as to which disciplines may perform which lead-based paint activities. However, EPA recognizes that other activities such as interim controls may also…
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What if I never receive a confirmation email after I complete and submit my application?
Check your junk or spam email folder for a message from [email protected] . Any important documents that may have been transmitted in the email, such as your exam letter if you are required to take an exam, can also be found in your CDX Inbox. We recommend that you adjust…
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I am an accredited Training Provider. How do I submit my course schedule and student information?
Please access the Training Provider Dashboard on the MyCDX homepage to submit your course schedule and student information. If you have an existing accreditation number but do not have an account to access the Dashboard, contact the CDX Help Desk at 1-888-890-1995 (870-494-5500 for international callers) or [email protected] . Question…
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What can I do to protect my family from lead contamination that was found in my neighborhood?
If environmental exposure to lead is suspected, you should contact your local or state environmental office to determine if there are known or suspected sources of lead in the area. If there are known or suspected sources of lead, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the following…
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Is it safe to shower or bathe in water if it is over the nitrate MCL of 10 mg/L?
Nitrate is only a concern for ingestion (eating and drinking). It is not absorbed through your skin. People who install filter systems for nitrate often install them just for their kitchen sink faucet, and they use that faucet for their cooking and drinking water.
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What is EPA doing?
EPA is working with its governmental partners and other stakeholders to investigate and address the issue. Most recently, EPA issued a letter to the state of Minnesota requesting a plan of action to address nitrate contamination in drinking water.
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What should I do if my water has elevated nitrates and/or exceeds the MCL?
If nitrate exceeds the MCL of 10 mg/L, you should find a safe alternative drinking water supply. The quickest thing to do is to begin using bottled water for drinking. Another option is to install a treatment that will remove nitrate from your water such as reverse osmosis or a…
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Why is nitrate contamination a concern?
Nitrate is an acute contaminant, meaning that health effects can occur immediately (I.e. within hours or days) of short-term exposure. Too much nitrate in your body makes it harder for red blood cells to carry oxygen. While most people recover quickly, this can be very dangerous for infants and some…
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Do EPA’s current rules require inspectors, risk assessors, dust sampling technicians, or any individual who performs lead-based paint and/or lead dust sampling to document any visible lead-based paint deterioration on components and estimate the surface area of deteriorating paint during a lead evaluation?
Answer: It depends on the type of evaluation being done. The work practice standards at 40 CFR 745.227 provide instructions for addressing deteriorated lead-based paint during lead hazard screens, risk assessments, and post-abatement activities. Inspections only examine the presence of lead-based paint and do not consider deterioration. Instructions for dust…
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Immediately following the completion of renovation activities, a company conducts an examination which reveals dust levels above the action level. Is removal of dust to address the failure of this examination considered abatement?
Answer: No. The removal of dust to address the failure of the examination would be considered part of cleanup from the renovation. Routine cleanup of renovation-related dust is not abatement, even if the dust is known to be above the dust lead reportable level. For more information on lead-safe work…
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What lead test kits are recognized by EPA?
Answer: EPA recognizes three lead test kits for use in complying with the negative response criterion of the RRP rule. They are the Luxfer Magtech LeadCheck TM kit (for use on ferrous metal, plaster, drywall and wood), the State of Massachusetts kit (for use on drywall, plaster), and the D-Lead®…
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Does the term "target housing" mean just low income housing, or any home built before 1978 regardless of the financial status of the occupants?
Answer: “Target housing” means any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any 0-bedroom dwelling (unless any child who is less than six years of age resides or is expected to reside in such housing). The income of the occupants of the…
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Does EPA recognize the Luxfer Magtech LeadCheckTM test kit for use on red paint?
Yes. EPA recognizes this lead test kit for use on any color paint as long as the lead test kit is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Note: 3M has sold the formulation and trademarks related to the 3M™ LeadCheck™ test kits to Luxfer Magtech. EPA recognizes the LeadCheck™…
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What is the difference between Abatement Certification and Renovation (RRP) Certification?
Answer: Abatement certification, also known as Lead-Based Paint Activities certification, is a specialized type of certification for firms who specifically work with lead-based paint such as lead abatement firms, lead risk assessor firms, and lead inspection firms. Abatement intentionally addresses lead-based paint hazards. Renovation (RRP) certification is appropriate for firms…
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