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In some areas of the country, refresher courses are offered infrequently. Can an individual applying for recertification re-take an initial course in the lead-based paint activity discipline for which they are certified instead of taking a refresher course?
Answer: Yes. The certified individual can simply re-take the initial course in the discipline for which they are certified. Question Number: 23002-33463 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Must employees of Federal agencies who conduct lead-based paint activities be certified as individuals? Must their agencies be certified as firms? Must Federal agencies pay certification fees for individuals and firms?
Answer: Yes. TSCA section 408 generally requires Federal agencies and their employees to comply with all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements, both substantive and procedural, respecting leadbased paint, lead-based paint activities, and lead-based paint hazards in the same manner and to the same extent as any non-governmental entity is…
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Must I take a third party certification exam?
Answer : No third party exam is required for recertification, even if you choose to take another initial training course rather than a refresher training course. Question Number: 23002-32439 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Must self-employed or one-person businesses that perform lead-based paint activities, such as lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments, or abatements, be certified as firms in addition to being certified as individuals?
Answer: Yes. Under 745.226(a)(5), individuals performing lead-based paint activities must be certified, so all self-employed persons must be certified as individuals in the appropriate discipline(s). In addition, the definition of certified firm at 745.223 includes sole proprietorships that perform lead-based paint activities. The definition of certified firm also includes other…
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What if I am already certified by an EPA authorized state or tribal program?
Answer: If you are already certified by an EPA-authorized program in a particular discipline, and you want to obtain Federal certification, you must be prepared to submit the following in your online application : Copy of your currently valid certificate (license/permit) from the authorized State or Tribe. Passport photograph (JPG…
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What is the definition of abatement? How do I determine if a particular activity is a regulated abatement activity?
Answer: Abatement is defined at 40 CFR 745.223 as any measure or set of measures designed to address lead-based paint hazards. Following this basic definition are four numbered paragraphs (1)-(4) that provide a non-exhaustive list of examples of what is or is not abatement. Persons attempting to determine whether an…
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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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Where can I get more information or instructions for applying for certification or accreditation?
Answer: General information and instructions for applying for certification or accreditation are available from the National Lead Information Center (NLIC) at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323). Get forms and instructions . Question Number: 23002-33608 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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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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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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