How do I become certified as an individual in the Lead-based Paint Activities (abatement, inspection and risk assessment) program?

EPA's Lead-based Paint Activities (abatement, inspection and risk assessment) program applies to all states, Tribes and territories where EPA has not specifically provided authorization for that state, tribe or territory to operate the program themselves.

EPA only administers the Lead-based Paint Activities program in the following states, and territories: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Marianas. EPA also administers the program in all Tribal Lands with the exception of Cherokee Nation, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Upper Sioux Community Pezihutazizi Oyate, and Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Individuals working in these areas that are seeking a lead-based paint activities certification or recertification must submit applications online by following https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-based-paint-abatement-and-evaluation-program-individual-certification and proceeding to EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX), from there.

Individuals working in any states, territories or Tribes not listed in the previous paragraph should contact the respective state, territory or Tribe for more information about their training and certification requirements using links provided on EPA's webpage. 

Note that if you work in more than one state, you may need both EPA federal and state certifications.

Question Number: 23002-37009

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