Laws & Regulations
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Can a training provider that is accredited only in a federal program state teach a course at a location in an authorized state that would lead to certification in the federal program?
The federal program does not restrict the location where federal program training courses can be provided. In other words, a federally-accredited training provider may provide training in any state, and the resultant certification would enable a person to work in all federal program states. However, the federally-accredited training provider must…
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If a person takes abatement supervisor training, is that person qualified to seek certification as an abatement worker?
Yes. The training requirements of abatement supervisors cover the same topics required of abatement workers and there are no additional education or experience requirements for abatement workers. Therefore, a person who successfully completes abatement supervisor training would be qualified to seek certification as an abatement worker. Question Number: 23002-33451 Find…
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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?
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 lead-based 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 subject…
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Protecting Our Climate by Reducing Use of HFCs
The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act outlines new requirements for listed hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This site will inform the public of the phasedown of HFCs as well as serve as a platform for stakeholder engagement.
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When individuals apply for certification in the federal lead-based paint activities (abatement, inspection and risk assessment) 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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Public Informational Webinar: Proposed Regional Haze Rule Revisions
slides for RHR revisions public informational webinar
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If I complete an EPA-accredited abatement course and receive EPA certification where am I eligible to work?
EPA runs the federal lead-based paint activities (abatement, inspection and risk assessment) program under Subpart L in all states and 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 activities program you are eligible to…
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More Than Money: Environmental Projects in Enforcement Settlements Bring Goods and Services to Communities Harmed by Pollution
In addition to taking actions required to return to compliance and paying civil penalties, willing defendants may undertake additional projects that directly benefit the affected community or environment.
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I am a firm and there are no training providers offering classes near me. What do I do?
Many of the EPA-accredited training providers have indicated to EPA that they are willing to travel to offer training classes. You can find a list of training providers, including those who are willing to travel, by using EPA's search tool at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/ocspp-oppt-lead/training-search . Question Number: 23002-17981 Find a printable PDF…
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New Mexico SIP: NM except Bernalillo County Part 8: Emissions Leaving New Mexico
New Mexico SIP: NM except Bernalillo County Part 8
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Must maintenance workers at kindergartens and elementary schools become certified renovators if they perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule? Are the schools or school systems then required to become certified renovation firms?
All renovations covered by the RRP Rule must be directed by certified renovators and must be performed by certified renovators or individuals trained by a certified renovator. The RRP Rule requires any firm, including a local government agency that performs, offers, or claims to perform renovations to be certified by…
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New Mexico SIP: Part 98. Conformity of General Federal Actions to the State Implementation Plan; SIP effective 1998-10-09 (NMd02) to 2015-07-20 (NMd57)
New Mexico SIP: Part 98. Conformity of General Federal Actions to the State Implementation Plan; SIP effective 1998-10-09 (NMd02) to 2015-07-20 (NMd57)
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New Mexico SIP: Part 79. Permits - Nonattainment Areas; SIP effective 2007-10-05 (NMd20) to 2013-02-20
New Mexico SIP: Part 79. Permits - Nonattainment Areas; SIP effective 2007-10-05 (NMd20) to 2013-02-20
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AR Reg 19, Chapter 2: Definitions, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to March 20, 2018
AR SIP: Reg 19, Chap 2: Definitions
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I own a sole proprietorship, and I plan to get trained and certified as a certified renovator under the RRP Rule. Will that be sufficient since I have no employees?
No. All firms performing renovations covered by the RRP Rule must be certified. "Firm" means a company, partnership, corporation, sole proprietorship or individual doing business, association, or other business entity; a federal, state, Tribal or local government agency; or a nonprofit organization. Question Number: 23002-18123 Find a printable PDF copy…
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If my firm already has abatement certification, is separate RRP certification necessary?
RRP firm certification is not required to perform lead abatements. However, if your firm performs, offers, or claims to perform renovations as well as abatements it must be a certified renovation firm. Question Number: 23002-18528 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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The Department of Energy provides weatherization grants to states, which in turn provide grants to non-profit sub-grantees. These sub-grantees fall into one of three categories: 1. The sub-grantee uses its own employees to perform all the weatherization services in the home, 2. The sub-grantee uses a combination of its own employees and contractors to perform weatherization services, or 3. The sub-grantee has no employees that perform weatherization services; instead, every service is performed by a hired contractor. Must these sub-grantees be RRP-certified firms?
No firm may perform, offer, or claim to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule without certification from EPA. Sub-grantees that use their own employees to perform any or all of the weatherization services in the home, such as the sub-grantees in the first two categories, must be RRP-certified firms…
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My firm acts as a general contractor - we subcontract the entire renovation job to other companies rather than using our own employees. Does my firm need to be a certified firm under the RRP Rule?
Yes. Firms may not perform, offer, or claim to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule without certification from EPA. A general contractor that subcontracts the entire renovation job to other firms must be certified as a firm for two reasons. First, the contractual agreement between the general contractor and…
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EPA Approved Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Vermont SIP
EPA Approved Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Vermont SIP
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According to your guidelines emergency projects are exempt from some requirements to the extent necessary to respond to the emergency. Does this mean that my firm does not need to be certified and my company doesn't need a certified renovator?
Question : My company only does emergency renovation work. According to your guidelines emergency projects are exempt from the warning sign, containment, waste handling, training, and certification requirements to the extent necessary to respond to the emergency. Emergency renovations are NOT exempt from the cleaning and cleaning verification requirements. Does…