How does my firm become certified under 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, and Wyoming or American Samoa, Guam, the Marianas, as well as all Tribal lands except the Cherokee Nation , Lower Sioux Indian Community, Upper Sioux Community Pezihutazizi Oyate and the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Contractors working in these areas can become certified by first searching for their firm online. If you cannot locate your firm using the search and can confirm your firm does not have a current or pending certification, you can begin an application to certify a new firm by first clicking on the "Unable to find your firm?" button at the bottom of the “Results” page. If you work in more than one state, you may need both EPA and state certifications. 

Firms operating in any states, territories or Tribes not listed in the previous paragraph should contact the respective state or Tribe for more information about their training and certification requirements using links to the respective state or Tribe. 

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

Question Number: 23002-37003

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