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If I complete an EPA-accredited abatement course and receive EPA certification where am I eligible to work?
Answer: EPA runs the Federal abatement program under Subpart L in all States and Indian Tribes that have not received authorization under Subpart Q to operate their own programs. If you are certified by EPA under the lead-based paint abatement program you are eligible to work in all EPA administered…
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Can a supervisor carry out worker activities?
Answer: Yes. Both the training and the education and experience requirements of supervisors cover the same topics required of workers in addition to the topics specific to supervisors. In order to supervise workers, supervisors must know how to carry out worker activities. Question Number: 23002-33449 Find a printable PDF copy…
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Can a rental property owner perform lead abatement on an unoccupied residential property without meeting the abatement training and certification requirements?
Answer: No. Persons wishing to perform lead abatements are exempt from the abatement training and certification requirements only if they meet all of the following requirements at 40 CFR 745.220(b): The person is the owner of the residential dwelling. The residential dwelling is occupied by the owner or the owner’s…
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If a homeowner wishes to perform lead abatement on his own home, but the home is visited on occasion by a child with elevated blood lead levels, is that homeowner subject to regulatory requirements (training, certification, work practice standards, etc.)
Answer: It depends. If a child with elevated blood lead levels spends an amount of time in the home that would meet the definition of “child-occupied facility” at 40 CFR 745.223, a homeowner conducting lead abatement on that home would not be eligible for the exemption at 40 CFR 745.220(b)…
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When individuals apply for certification in the Federal program under the provisions of 745.226(a)(1)(ii) by submitting a valid certification from an authorized State or Tribe, how long will the certification last?
The full certification period for individuals applying under the provisions of 745.226(a)(1)(ii) will be three years from the date of issuance of certification by EPA. Question Number: 23002-33445 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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What will happen when EPA receives my lead-based paint certification application?
Answer: If you are applying for certification as an Inspector, Risk Assessor, or Supervisor, EPA will send you a letter that instructs you how to register for and take the required third party exam for that discipline. If you are applying for certification as a Project Designer or Worker, EPA…
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When must I apply for certification?
You must complete the application process, including the third party exam (if required for your discipline), before the expiration date of your interim certification. Submit your application for certification to EPA within 30 days of completing your initial training course so that you have plenty of time to take the…
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If a person purchases a house and plans to conduct a lead abatement before moving his or her family into the house, is that person subject to regulatory requirements (training, certification, work practice standards, etc.) at 40 C.F.R. 745 Subpart L?
Answer: No. If the person intends to perform lead abatement himself, owns the home, intends to use the home as a residence for himself or his immediate family, and a child with an elevated blood lead level (EBL) will not reside in or occupy the home, then the person is…
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Do I ever need to be recertified for lead-based paint abatement?
Answer: Yes, you must be recertified every three or five years. Your EPA certificate will indicate when your certification expires. See the Recertification Fact Sheet for further information. Question Number: 23002-32437 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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I took a lead-based paint activities course accredited by an authorized State, but I’m seeking certification from EPA. What must I submit?
Answer: Individuals seeking EPA certification under the provisions of 745.226(a)(1)(ii) may take courses accredited by authorized States or Tribes. However, they must also complete their certification in the authorized State or Tribe and submit a valid lead-based paint activities certification from the authorized State or Tribe when applying for EPA…
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How do I apply for certification?
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…
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For initial certification, the Federal program allows individuals to obtain their training through either the Federal program or a Federally authorized State or Tribal Program. When applying for recertification in the Federal program, what types of accreditation are acceptable for refresher courses?
Answer: 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…
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How do I apply for recertification?
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…
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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…
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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…
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