Laws & Regulations

When must I take refresher training for a lead-based paint activities (abatement, inspection and risk assessment) discipline?

You must take refresher training before you apply for recertification to EPA. You should begin looking for available courses well before your current certification expires, because refresher courses may not be available in your area on a frequent basis. However, EPA recommends that you take your refresher training no earlier…

Last published: January 8, 2026

EPA Order 1000.17 on Policy and Procedures of Protection of Human Research Subjects in EPA Conducted or Supported Research

This Order supersedes EPA Order 1000.17 Policy and Procedures on Protection of Human Subjects, July 30, 1999 including changes thereto, and establishes EPA responsibilities and policies for the use of human subjects in research.

For EPA Grantees Proposing Human Subjects Research

More information for EPA Grantees proposing Human Subjects Research in their projects to receive approval by the EPA Human Subjects Research Review Official before any work involving human subjects can begin.

Podcast Overview of OIG Report: Resource Constraints, Leadership Decisions, and Workforce Culture Led to a Decline in Federal Enforcement

Report #21-P-0132, May 13, 2021. A decline in the EPA's enforcement activities may expose the public and the environment to undetected harmful pollutants.

What must I do to be recertified under the lead-based paint activities (abatement, inspection and risk assessment) program?

Answer: Prior to the expiration of your current certificate, you must take an accredited refresher training course, you must apply to EPA for recertification, and you must pay a recertification fee. Question Number: 23002-32442 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

Last published: January 8, 2026

Podcast Overview of OIG Report: EPA Deviated from Typical Procedures in Its 2018 Dicamba Pesticide Registration Decision

Report #21-E-0146, May 24, 2021. The EPA needs to document and follow established procedures to ensure scientifically sound decisions regarding pesticides.

How do I apply for recertification as an individual under the lead-based paint activities (abatement, inspection and risk assessment) 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 8, 2026

Podcast Overview of OIG Report: EPA Needs to Measure and Track Performance of Programs Eliminated in President’s Budget but Later Funded by Congress

Besides the initial training course, what are the education, experience and training requirements for each lead-based paint activities discipline?

Answer: Training requirements for the lead-based paint activities 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…

Last published: January 8, 2026

When must I apply for certification under the Lead-Based Paint Activities (abatement, inspection and risk assessment) Program?

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…

Last published: January 8, 2026

Cyprus Specialty Metals Company/Roquette America Inc. Facility, Keokuk, Iowa - Fact Sheet, February 2021

Public Comment Period for Draft RCRA Post-Closure Permit

Texas SIP: 30 TAC 117.201-117.223: Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Combustion Sources in Ozone Nonattainment Areas; SIP effective October 6, 2006 (TXd80)

Texas SIP: 30 TAC 117.201-117.223: Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Combustion Sources in Ozone Nonattainment Areas; SIP effective 2006.10.06

Texas SIP: 30 TAC 118.1-118.6: Control of Air Pollution Episodes, SIP effective November 6, 1990 (TXc71) to September 24, 2000

Texas SIP: 30 TAC 118.1-118.6: Control of Air Pollution Episodes, SIP effective 1990-11-06

Texas SIP: 30 TAC 117.560. Rescission; SIP effective April 3, 2000 (TXd006)

Texas SIP: 30 TAC 117.560. Rescission; SIP effective 2004.04.26

Texas SIP: 30 TAC 117.471-117.479: Boilers, Process Heaters, and Stationary Engines and Gas Turbines at Minor Sources, SIP effective October 6, 2006 (TXd80)

Texas SIP: 30 TAC 117.471-117.479: Boilers, Process Heaters, and Stationary Engines and Gas Turbines at Minor Sources, SIP effective 2006-10-06

Louisiana SIP: LAC 33:III Ch 607. Determination of Creditable Emission Reductions; SIP effective 2015-12-07 (LAd46) to 2016-09-05