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• If a person is the principal instructor or guest instructor for an initial or refresher course for one of the disciplines, can that person rely on his or her instruction of the course to fulfill the training requirement for certification in that discipline.

  Answer: No. A person who is a principal instructor or guest instructor for a course may not rely on that course to fulfill requirements for certification. The requirements at 745.226(b)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(i) say that to become certified a person must “successfully complete an accredited course in the appropriate discipline and…

  • Last published: November 12, 2024

• What costs does EPA incur that must be recovered by the fees under the Fee Rule for Abatement and RRP Programs?

  Answer: The fees recover EPA's costs for processing applications, enforcing program requirements, and administrative activities such as maintenance of the central database and administering certification examinations. Question Number: 23002-33303 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

  • Last published: November 5, 2024

• When applying for recertification in the Federal program, what types of accreditation are acceptable for refresher courses?

  For the refresher training requirement, an individual can take courses that are accredited by either the Federal program or an EPA-authorized State or Tribal program. While the regulatory language regarding recertification does not specify whether “accredited refresher training course” includes courses accredited by EPA-authorized States and Territories, this interpretation is…

  • Last published: November 21, 2024

• Why does EPA charge fees for accreditations and certifications?

  As specified in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA must establish and implement a fee schedule to recover to the U.S. Treasury the Agency's costs of administering and enforcing the standards and requirements applicable to lead-based paint training programs and contractors. Question Number: 23002-33304 Find a printable PDF copy…

  • Last published: November 21, 2024

• How do I apply for certification as an individual under the lead-based paint abatement program?

  Answer: Application for certification is done online . You must have the following materials available in order to apply: PDF copy of your course completion certificate. Passport photograph (JPG format preferred). Credit card, debit card, or information needed to complete an ACH payment of the applicable fee. PDF copies of…

  • Last published: January 13, 2025

• How do I apply for recertification as an individual under the lead-based paint abatement program?

  Answer: Application for recertification is done online . You must take an accredited refresher training course and then be prepared to attach the following when completing your online application: PDF copy of your course completion certificate. Passport photograph (JPG format preferred). Credit card, debit card, or information needed to complete…

  • Last published: January 13, 2025

• When may I begin conducting lead-based paint activities?

  Answer: You may begin work immediately after receiving a course completion certificate from an initial training course that is accredited by EPA. This certificate serves as interim certification for six months following completion of training. This gives you time to complete the certification process, including taking the third party exam…

  • Last published: October 31, 2024

• Besides the initial training course, what are the education, experience and training requirements for each discipline?

  Answer: Training requirements for lead-based paint abatement disciplines are as follows: Lead-Based Paint Inspector None. Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor Pass an accredited inspector course. Meet one of the following requirements: B achelor's degree and one year of experience in a related field, or an Associates degree and two years experience…

  • Last published: November 4, 2024

• Is anyone exempt from paying fees under the Fee Rule for Abatement and Renovate, Repair and Painting (RRP) Programs?

  Yes. TSCA section 402(a)(3) exempts state, local government and non-profit training programs from federal accreditation fees. However, it does not provide an exemption for the certification fees of firms or individuals. Question Number: 23002-33302 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

  • Last published: November 5, 2024

• What is EPA's rule to: (1) lower fees for the Lead-Based Paint Activities Programs (for abatement, i.e., total removal) and (2) set fees for the 2008 Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program?

  In March 2009, EPA issued a rule to address fees for its lead-based paint programs. The rule addresses two areas: first, it modifies and lowers the existing fees for EPA's Lead-based Paint Activities regulations that govern lead abatement, inspection and risk assessment activities; second, it establishes fees to cover costs…

  • Last published: November 5, 2024

• Why did some of the fees for lead-based paint activities drop significantly while others changed only slightly?

  The fees in the rule reflect the cost to the Agency of accreditations and certifications. EPA developed the original fees before it had experience administering a lead-based paint accreditation and certification program. That is no longer the case. EPA used almost a decade of information to develop the revised fees…

  • Last published: November 20, 2024

• What activities may each discipline perform?

  Answer: Disciplines may perform as follows: Inspectors may perform inspection and post-abatement testing activities; Risk assessors may perform inspection, post-abatement testing, lead hazard screen, and risk assessment activities; Abatement supervisors may supervise abatement projects and prepare occupant protection plans and abatement reports; Supervisors may also perform all of the abatement…

  • Last published: January 13, 2025

• Did the final TSCA section 403 rule say who may make a hazard determination?

  Answer: No. Although the TSCA section 403 rule defines a hazard determination, it did not specify who may make hazard determinations. The TSCA section 403 rule amended the work practice standards in 40 CFR 745.227 by adding 745.227(h) - “Determinations,” which explains what constitutes lead-based paint, a paint-lead hazard, a…

  • Last published: January 13, 2025