Licensing, Certification, and Reciprocity

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1 Licensing, Certification, and Reciprocity Consortium of New England States and Tribes NH Division of Public Health Services Department of Health and Human Services Healthy Homes & Lead Poisoning Protection Program USEPA 40CFR Part 745 Toxic Substance Control Act (TCSA) Section 402 requirements for lead-based paint in target housing and child occupied facilities Purpose is to ensure individuals conducting lead based paint activities are properly trained and certified, training programs are accredited, and activities are conducted according to reliable, effective, and safe work practice standards TCSA Section 404 allowed States and Tribes to seek authorization to administer and enforce the regulations developed under section 402 1

2 Reciprocity what does it mean? Reciprocity addresses the transferability of training course curricula between EPA authorized states Reciprocity covers the training that is needed to apply for certification in the lead disciplines in each state. Reciprocity does not allow you to apply your license or certification to different states. 2

3 New Hampshire Offers licensing and certification for five disciplines (worker, supervisor, contractor, inspector, and risk assessor) Licensing on a June-June cycle for workers, supervisors, and contractors Licensing on a January to January cycle for Inspectors and Risk Assessors Fees are pro-rated based on date licensed New Hampshire To apply for reciprocity the following is needed: A completed application A copy of the current license issued by another state, Tribal Nation, or the EPA; A copy of a valid initial or refresher course completion certificate Passing of both the EPA and NH exams (required every 3 years) 3

4 New Hampshire RSA 130-A: -X-130-A.htm He-P 1600: Applications can be found here: New Hampshire Licensing Contact Information Knatalie Vetter NH Department of Health and Human Services 29 Hazen Drive Concord, NH Phone (603) , Fax (603)

5 Connecticut Licensure Lead Abatement Contractor License Companies that perform lead hazard reduction by means of abatement. Must employ CT DPH certified lead abatement supervisors to oversee such lead abatement activities. Must CT DPH employ certified lead abatement workers to perform such abatement activities. Connecticut Licensure Lead Consultant Contractor License Companies that perform lead hazard reduction consultation work. Must employ CT DPH certified: lead inspectors, lead inspector risk assessors, and/or lead planner-project designers. 5

6 Connecticut Licensure Lead Consultant Certifications These certifications are for individuals who conduct lead inspections, lead risk assessments, or prepare lead abatement plans (planner-project designer). For reciprocity, individuals with the appropriate trainingmust also complete an approved CT third party exam and obtain a certificate in one of the lead disciplines listed above from the CT DPH to work in CT. Individuals must be employed bya LeadConsultant Contractor who holds a valid licensefrom the CT DPH. Connecticut Certification Lead Abatement Supervisor Certifications This certification is for individuals who oversee lead abatement activities. For reciprocity, individuals with the appropriate trainingmust also complete an approved CT third party exam and obtain a certificate as a lead abatement supervisor from the CT DPH to work in CT. Individuals must be employed bya LeadAbatement Contractor who holds a valid licensefrom the CT DPH. 6

7 Connecticut Certification Lead Abatement Worker Certifications Thiscertification is for individuals who perform lead abatement activities. For reciprocity, individuals with the appropriate training must also complete an approved CT third party exam and obtain a certificate as a lead abatement worker from the CT DPH to work in CT. Individuals must be employed bya LeadAbatement Contractor who holds a valid license from the CT DPH. Connecticut Certification Lead Sampling Technician This discipline is notrecognized in Connecticut. Individuals collecting dust wipe samples are required to be certified as a lead inspector and working for a licensed lead consultant contractor. 7

8 Connecticut s Licensing Website Forms and Applications (bottom left) Connecticut s Licensing Website 8

9 Connecticut s Licensing Website Connecticut s Licensing Website Who do you call to answer questions? The CT DPH Environmental Practitioner Licensure Unit at:

10 New England Lead Conference 2015 Reciprocity Jamie Tansey, Program Manager Lead & Asbestos Hazard Prevention Program (L&AHPP) MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Protecting Maine s Air, Land and Water DEP Lead Program Before engaging in any lead abatement activities the entities must be licensed or certified pursuant to Chapter 424 Lead Management Regulations. pursuant to Ch MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 10

11 DEP Lead Program Maine Lead rules and regulations 38 MRSA Lead State of Maine Chapter 424 Lead Management Regulations MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEP Lead Program Lead professional categories requiring licensure/certification: Abatement Contractors Training Providers Lead Inspectors Risk Assessors Designers Supervisors Workers Sampling Technicians MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 11

12 DEP Lead Program Maine can accept equivalent training taken from out-of-state Training Providers but individuals must take the Maine-specific exam for that category and be certified by the Department prior to engaging in any leadbased paint activities. MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION pursuant to Ch DEP Lead Program A completed application Initial training and applicable refresher training certificates Certified Check or Money Order 2 x 2 Color Photo pursuant MAINE DEPARTMENT to Ch. OF 424. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 12

13 DEP Lead Program pursuant to Ch MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEP Lead Program In short: Training can be recognized. Licensing is not.. MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 13

14 DEP Lead Program Questions? Visit website Call Sandy for assistance with licensure/certification questions MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Massachusetts Requires licensing and certification for abatement (deleading) disciplines. DLS has EPA delegated authority to enforce Lead Safe Renovation (RRP). worker, supervisor, contractor - DLS Inspectors (can be public or private) -DPH/CLPPP Risk Assessors Local Level (Lead Determinators) 14

15 Massachusetts Abatement/deleading supervisor and worker training conducted by an authorized training provider (EPA or other State) can be recognized as equivalent in Mass (does not apply to Lead Inspector/RA) A completed application Initial training and applicable refresher training certificates Supervisors must pass 3rd party exam (given at DLS Boston Office by appointment) (One time) Certified Check or Money Order Lead Safe Renovation Supervisors (RRP) training is recognized Massachusetts Mass Lead Law hapter111/section197 CLPP Regulation: 105 CMR DLS Regulation: 454 CMR deleading-and-lead-safe-renovation-regs pdf (Most) Applications can be found here: 15

16 Massachusetts In short: Training can be recognized. (not for I/RA) Licensing (Contractor/Business) is not. (There is no multi-state license in Massachusetts.) Massachusetts Licensing Contact Information Inspector/Risk Assessor: Mass Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) Deleading and Lead Safe Renovation Contractor/Supervisor/Worker: Mass Department of Labor Standards (DLS) 16

17 RI Licensing Requirements Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Initial License Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor initial application; and Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Agent application; and Current registration with RI Contractors Registration Board; and Respiratory Protection Program approved by RIDOH; and $200 application fee. Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Renewal Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor renewal application; and Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Agent application; and Current registration with RI Contractors Registration Board; and Respiratory Protection Program approved by RIDOH; and $200 application fee. RI Licensing Requirements Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Agent Initial License Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Agent initial application; and High School Diploma, GED, or 3 years of experience; and 40-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor Training Course; and Passed RI written and practicum examinations; and Copy of annual blood lead testing. Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Agent Renewal Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor Agent renewal application; and 8-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Site supervisor Review Course; and Copy of annual blood lead testing 17

18 RI Licensing Requirements Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor Initial License Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor initial application; and 40-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Training Course; or CONEST Lead Abatement Supervisor license and 8-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor Training Course; and Passed RI written and practicum examinations; and Copy of annual blood lead testing; and $100 application fee. Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor Renewal Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor renewal application; and 8-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor Review Course; and Copy of annual blood lead testing; and $100 application fee. RI Licensing Requirements Lead Hazard Reduction Worker Initial License Lead Hazard Reduction Worker initial license application; and 24-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Worker Training Course; or CONEST Lead Abatement Worker license and 8-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Worker Training Course; and Passed RI written and practicum examinations; and Copy of annual blood lead testing; and $30 application fee. Lead Hazard Reduction Worker Renewal Lead Hazard Reduction Worker renewal application; and 8-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Worker Training Course; and Copy of annual blood lead testing; and $30 application fee. 18

19 RI Licensing Requirements Lead Hazard Reduction Worker-in-Training Initial License Lead Hazard Reduction Worker-in-Training initial application; and 24-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Worker Training Course; and Copy of annual blood lead testing; and $20 application fee. Lead Hazard Reduction Worker-in-Training - Renewal Lead Hazard Reduction Worker-in-Training renewal application RI Licensing Requirements Lead Hazard Control Firm Initial License Lead Hazard Control Firm initial license application; and Current RI Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator license; or Current RRP certification from EPA or an EPA-authorized State or Indian Tribe; and $40 application fee. Lead Hazard Control Firm Renewal Lead Hazard Control Firm renewal application; and Current RI Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator license; or Current RRP certification from EPA or an EPA-authorized State or Indian Tribe; and $40 application fee. 19

20 RI Licensing Requirements Lead Renovator Initial Certification Current RI Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor license; or Current RI Lead Hazard Reduction Worker license; or Current RI Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator license; or Current 8-hour RRP certification from EPA or an EPAauthorized State or Indian Tribe. Lead Renovator Renewal Current 8-hour or 4-hour RRP certification, as applicable, from EPA or an EPA-authorized State or Indian Tribe. RI Licensing Requirements Environmental Lead Inspector Initial License Environmental Lead Inspector initial application; and 40-hour RI Environmental Lead Inspector Training Course; and Passed RI written and practicum examinations; and Documentation of required education, experience, and/or supervised field apprenticeship; and $200 application fee. Environmental Lead Inspector Renewal Environmental Lead Inspector renewal application; and 8-hour RI Environmental Lead Inspector Review Course; and $200 application fee. 20

21 RI Licensing Requirements Environmental Lead Technician Initial License Environmental Lead Technician initial application; and 24-hour RI Environmental Lead Technician Training Course; and Passed RI written and practicum examinations; and $100 application fee. Environmental Lead Technician Renewal Environmental Lead Technician renewal application; and 8-hour RI Environmental Lead Technician Review Course; and $100 application fee. RI Licensing Requirements Environmental Lead Assessor Initial License Environmental Lead Assessor initial application; and 16-hour RI Environmental Lead Assessor Training Course; and Documentation of employment to act as an enforcing officer under the RI Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code. Environmental Lead Assessor Renewal Environmental Lead Assessor renewal application; and 8-hour RI Environmental Lead Assessor Review Course; and Documentation of employment to act as an enforcing officer under the RI Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code. 21

22 Vermont Licensing Contact Information Patrick Brown (Technical Contact - Lead, and Licensing) Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program VT Department of Health Environmental Health Division patrick.brown@state.vt.us Phone: (802) , Fax (802) Questions??? 22