How does my firm become RRP-certified?

EPA's RRP 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.

Currently, there are 15 states and 1 Tribe that are authorized by EPA to operate their own RRP programs in lieu of the federal program. Contractors working in these states: Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin, or in the Bois Forte Tribe should contact the respective state or Tribe for more information about their training and certification requirements. 

Firms operating in all other states, territories or Tribes administered by EPA 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" section. 

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

Question Number: 23002-37002

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