Licensing, Certification, and Reciprocity

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NH Division of Public Health Services

Department of Health and Human Services

Healthy 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

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Reciprocity – what does it mean?

Reciprocity addresses the transferability of training course curricula between EPA authorized 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

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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]

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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,

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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

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 Certification

Lead Abatement Supervisor Certifications

This certification is for individuals who oversee 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 supervisor from the CT DPH to work in CT.

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Connecticut Certification

Lead Abatement Worker Certifications

This certification 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 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.

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Connecticut’s Licensing Website

www.ct.gov/dph/lead

Forms and Applications

(bottom left)

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Connecticut’s Licensing Website

Who do you call to answer questions?

The CT DPH Environmental Practitioner Licensure Unit at:

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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.

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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

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

DEP Lead Program

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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.

DEP Lead Program

• A completed application

• Initial training and applicable refresher

training certificates

• Certified Check or Money Order

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DEP Lead Program

pursuant to Ch. 424.

DEP Lead Program

• In short:

• Training can be recognized.

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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

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

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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

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:

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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:

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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

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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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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 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.

RI Licensing Requirements

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

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RI Licensing Requirements

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

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

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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