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NH Division of Public Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealthy Homes & Lead Poisoning Protection Program

Consortium of New England States and Tribes

Licensing, Certification, and

Reciprocity

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

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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.

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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)

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New Hampshire

RSA 130-A:

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-X-130-A.htm

He-P 1600:

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/he-p1600.html

Applications can be found here:

http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/dphs/bchs/clpp/forms.htm

New Hampshire

Licensing Contact Information

Knatalie Vetter

NH Department of Health and Human Services

29 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03301-6504

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone (603) 271-4719, Fax (603) 271-3991

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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.

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Connecticut LicensureLead 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

training must 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 by a Lead Consultant

Contractor who holds a valid license from the CT DPH.

Connecticut CertificationLead Abatement Supervisor Certifications

This certification is for individuals who oversee lead

abatement activities.


training must 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 by a Lead Abatement

Contractor who holds a valid license from the CT DPH.

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Connecticut CertificationLead Abatement Worker Certifications

This certification is for individuals who perform lead

abatement activities.


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 by a Lead Abatement

Contractor who holds a valid license from the CT

DPH.

Connecticut Certification

Lead Sampling Technician

This discipline is not recognized in Connecticut.

Individuals collecting dust wipe samples are required

to be certified as a lead inspector and working for a

licensed lead consultant contractor.

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Connecticut’s Licensing Website

www.ct.gov/dph/lead

Forms and Applications

(bottom left)


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Who do you call to answer questions?

The CT DPH Environmental Practitioner Licensure Unit

at:

860-509-7559

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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. 424.

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep

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DEP Lead Program

Maine Lead rules and regulations

• 38 MRSA § 1291-1298 Lead

• State of Maine Chapter 424 Lead Management Regulations


DEP Lead Program• Lead professional categories requiring

licensure/certification:– Abatement Contractors– Training Providers– Lead Inspectors– Risk Assessors– Designers– Supervisors– Workers– Sampling Technicians


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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 lead-based paint activities.

pursuant to Ch. 424.MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep

DEP Lead Program

• A completed application

• Initial training and applicable refresher

training certificates

• Certified Check or Money Order

• 2 x 2 Color Photo

pursuant to Ch. 424.MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep

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DEP Lead Program

pursuant to Ch. 424.


DEP Lead Program

• In short:

• Training can be recognized.

• Licensing is not..


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DEP Lead Program

• Questions?

• Visit website www.maine.gov/dep/waste/lead/index.html

• Call Sandy Moody @ 207-287-7751 for assistance with licensure/certification questions


MassachusettsRequires 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)

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MassachusettsAbatement/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

MassachusettsMass Lead Law

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVI/C

hapter111/Section197

CLPP Regulation: 105 CMR 460.000

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/regs/105cmr460.pdf

DLS Regulation: 454 CMR 22.00

http://www.mass.gov/lwd/docs/dos/lead-asbestos/lead/454-cmr-

22-00-deleading-and-lead-safe-renovation-regs-7-4-14.pdf

(Most) Applications can be found here:

http://www.mass.gov/lwd/labor-standards/deleading-and-

lead-safety/.pdf

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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) www.mass.gov/dph/clppp

Deleading and Lead Safe Renovation

Contractor/Supervisor/Worker:

Mass Department of Labor Standards (DLS)

www.mass.gov/dols

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RI Licensing RequirementsRI Licensing RequirementsRI Licensing RequirementsRI 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.


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

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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


• Copy of annual blood lead testing; and


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




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




Lead Hazard Reduction Worker – Renewal

• Lead Hazard Reduction Worker renewal application; and

• 8-hour RI Lead Hazard Reduction Worker Training Course; and



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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



Lead Hazard Reduction Worker-in-Training - Renewal

• Lead Hazard Reduction Worker-in-Training renewal application


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


Lead Hazard Control Firm – Renewal

• Lead Hazard Control Firm renewal application; and


• Current RRP certification from EPA or an EPA-authorized State or Indian Tribe; and


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Lead Renovator – Initial Certification

• Current RI Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor license; or

• Current RI Lead Hazard Reduction Worker license; or


• Current 8-hour RRP certification from EPA or an EPA-authorized 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.


Environmental Lead Inspector – Initial License

• Environmental Lead Inspector initial application; and

• 40-hour RI Environmental Lead Inspector Training Course; and


• Documentation of required education, experience, and/or supervised field apprenticeship; and


Environmental Lead Inspector – Renewal

• Environmental Lead Inspector renewal application; and

• 8-hour RI Environmental Lead Inspector Review Course; and


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Environmental Lead Technician – Initial License

• Environmental Lead Technician initial application; and

• 24-hour RI Environmental Lead Technician Training Course; and



Environmental Lead Technician – Renewal

• Environmental Lead Technician renewal application; and

• 8-hour RI Environmental Lead Technician Review Course; and



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.

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Vermont Licensing Contact

Information

Patrick Brown (Technical Contact - Lead, and Licensing)

Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program

VT Department of Health

Environmental Health Division

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: (802) 863-7236, Fax (802) 863-7483

Questions???

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