CHAPTERIV.Compliance Monitoring andEnforcementA.ComplianceInspectionsandinvestigationsI.TheDepartmentmayinspectorinvestigate the practicesofany person involvedinleadbased paint activities in target housing or child-occupied facilitiesasdefinedinthesechapters.2. Advance noticeofinspectionsorinvestigationsbythe Departmentisnotrequired.3.Department representatives shall notbeimpeded or refused entryinthe course of theirofficialdutiesinaccordance with these regulationsbyreasonof any regulatoryorcontractualspecification.4.All persons engaged in lead-based paint activities must have the Commission-issuedcertificate presentat theworksite.B.Enforcement-Penalties,Reprimunds,Suspensions, RevocationofCertzjkates,Proceedings andHearings beforetheCommissionand Appeals.Penalties, reprimands, suspensions and revocations of certificates shallbegovernedbySection49-17-529, Mississippi Code Annotated.Allproceedings and hearings beforethe Commissionregarding violationsofSection49-17-501,et.seq. Mississippi Code Annotated, or any rule orregulation, written order of the Commission, emergency order of the Executive Directororcertificates issuedorrenewedbythe Commission pursuant to Section 49-17-501, et. seq.,Mississippi Code Annotated and all appeals therefrom shall be conducted in accordance withSection49-17-3 1 through 49- 17-41, Mississippi Code Annotated.C.Severability.Ifanyprovision, section, subsection, sentence, clauseorphrase of any of these regulations,orthe applicationofsametoany person orsetof circumstances is forany reasonchallengedorheldto beinvalid or void, the validity oftheremaining regulationsand/orportions thereof or theirapplicationtoother personsorsets of circumstances shall notbeaffected thereby.-Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,2009FederalRegister/Vol.68,No.97/Tuesday,May20,2003/Notices27557EPAinvitescommentsontheextenttoWhatincentivesareneededtotrainingandcertificationrequirements,whichanagingpopulation hasuniqueencourage olderpersonstovolunteertrainingprogramaccreditationneeds withrespecttohousing,theirtimeandideastoprotecttherequirements,andworkpracticetransportation,healthcare,recreation, environment, reduce environmentalstandardsforlead-basedpaintactivitiesandother qualityoflifeissues,and howhazardsandenhancethehealthofandintargethousingandchild-occupiedtheseneedsmayaffecttheenvironment.theenvironmentfor peopleofallages?facilitiesundersection402 ofTSCA.IssueswhichmaybeconsideredInanefforttoraiseawarenessofRecentchangestotheState'sauditinclude:environmentalfactorsimportanttoall privilegeandenalty mitigationWhatcancity,countyandregionalcitizens,howcanolderpersons serveasstatutes,whicgpreviouslyimpaired theplannersdo tomeettheneedsoftoday'smodelsofgoodpracticeandmentorsforStates's abilityto fullyadministerandolderadultsandpreparefortheyoungergenerations aboutenforcetheLead-BasedPaintProgram,anticipatedincreaseinthe numberofenvironmentalhazards foundinthehaveresulted intheStateprogramnowretireesandatthesametimeenhancecommunity?providingadequate enforcement.ThispreservationofnaturalresourcesforInyourcommunityorstate, whatnoticeannouncestheauthorizationofrecreation, wildlife,water,airandlandintergenerationalenvironmentalthe StateofMississippi'sLead-Basedquality7projects have been successfulinPromam..-Can youidentify uniqueresourceneedsandutilization patternsofolderadultsthatmaygenerate novelecologicalpressures7Whatstepscanindividualbabyboomersandolderadultstake to notonly reduce potentialhazardstotheenvironmentbut alsoreserveandenhancethequalityortheenvironmentforthemselvesandfuture generations?nI.EncouragingOlderAdultaToVolunteerToReduce EnvironmentalHazardsOportunitiesforOlderPersonsToEnRancethe Environment and TheirHealthTheNational Agenda will notonlyidentify strategiestoprotectthe qualityoflife forolder personsfromenvironmentalhazards,but also suggestwaystoengagethenation's olderpersonsinprogramsandstrategiesdesi~nedtoenhancetheenvironmentimprovingthe healthofchildrenorolderpersons?What potential barriers existtovolunteeringinyourcommunitytoreduce environmentalhazards?Public commentswillbe accepteduntil Tuesday,September 30, 2003.(1)To submit written comments,pleasesend thembymail orhanddeliverto:EPA'sAgingInitiative, MailCode1107A,1200PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW.,Room 2512ArielRiosNorth, Washington,DC20460,or(2)Faxcommentsto:National AgendafortheEnvironmentandtheAging(202)564-2733, or(3)E-mailcommentsto:aging.info@epa.gov.Dated:May13.2003.JoanneRodman.ActingDirector.OficeofChildren'sHealthProtection.[FRDoc.03-12618Filed5-19-03;8:45am]fordlgenerations.ManyolderAmericanscontributetheirtime,energyandexpertisetoprotect their environmentand educatetheir communitiesaboutenvironmentalhazards tocitizensandthreatstonaturalresources.TheEPAintendstoLead-BasdPaintActivitiesInTargetencourage furtherinvolvementandHouslngandChild-OccupiedFacllities,expandopportunitiesforolder personsStateOfM1ssisslppltovolunteerinprogramsdesignedtoLead-BasedPaintAdvltiesProgram;lessen environmentalhazards. ProgramsApprovalENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONAGENCYoractivitiesthatareofinterestinciudeactivitiesthat increase awarenessofenvironmentalhazards,andpreservethequalityoftheenvironmentfortodayandtomorrow'scitizens.TheEPAwelcomescomments onencouragingolder adultsto volunteer toreduceenvironmentalhazardsintheircommunities.Among thequestionstowhichtheEPAinvites comments arethefollowing:Whichvolunteerprograms thatiddressenvironmentalhazards inyourcommunitywarrantexaminationforpossiblereplicationinothercommunities?AGENCY:Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA).ACTION:Notice.SUMMARY:OnJanuary21,2003,the StateofMississippisubmitted aselfcertification letter stating thatMississipi'sLead-BasedPaintTrainingandCertiffcationProgrammeetstherequirementsforapprovalofa Stateprogramundersection404ofthe ToxicSubstances ControlAct(TSCA)andthatMississippihasthelea1authorityandabilitytoimplementte approriateelements toruntheprogram.'I'7leStateprogramwill administerandenforceDAEs:Lead-basedpaint activitiesprogramauthorizationwasgrantedtotheStateofMississippi effectiveonJanuary21,2003.FORFURTHERINFORMATDNCONTACT:KeithBates,PesticidesandToxicSubstancesBranch;Air,PesticidesandToxics Management Division;EnvironmentalProtectionAgency;RegionIV,SamNunnAtlanta FederalCenter,61ForsythSt.,SW.,Atlanta,GA30303;telephone number:(404)562-8992; e-mail address:bates.keith8epa.gov.SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION:I.GeneralA.Doesthis ActionApply toMe?'Thisnoticeisdirectedtothepublicingeneral.Thisnotice may, however, beofinteresttofiisandindividualsengagedinlead-basedpaint activitiesinMississippi.Sinceotherentitiesmayalsobeinterested,theAgencyhasnotattemptedtodescribeallthespecificentitiesthatmaybe affectedbythenotice.Ifyou haveany questionsregardingtheapplicabilityofthisnoticetoaparticularentity,consult thepersonlisted underFORFURTHERINFORMATDMCONTACT.B.HowCanIGetCopiesofthisDocumentand Other Related'Information?1.Docket.EPAhasestablishedanofficialpublicdocketforthisactionunderdocketidentification(ID)numberOPPT-20024079.Theofficialpublicdocketconsistsofthe documentsspecifically referencedin this action,anypubliccomments received,andotherinformation related tothis action.Althoughapartoftheofficialdocket,thepublic docketdoesnotincludeConfidential Business Information(CBI)or otherinformation whosedisclosure isrestrictedbystatute.Theofficialpublicdocket isthecollectionofmaterials thatisavailableforpublic viewingattheEPADocketCenter.Rm.B102-Reading11.A.7.ProgramCertification forStates(optiona1)(s735.324(d))Section404(a)of TSCA providesthataStatemayalso certifytotheAgencythat its programmeets thecriteriaforprogram authorization.The certification canbepresentedtotheEPAinthe formofaletter from theGovernororthe AttorneyGeneral.Therefore, enclosedisaletterfrom theStateofMississippiSpecial AssistantAttorneyGeneral,Mr.J.D.Woodcock, certifyingthatthe State'sprogramisat leastasprotectiveastheFederalprogram and providesforadequateenforcement.Theprogram analysis containedintheprogram descriptionportionofthisapplication supportsthisself certificationrequest forprogram authorization.J.DWOODCOCKSPECIALASSISTANTATTORNEYGENERU.jwoodcocMii)mdo~sta:e.m~STATEOFMLSSISSppI.,.,',,.[---.--.-...--.-.--.,.:.MSOEi.'I''L!'t!'":!',.;';"!"-'..'-'-1':'.',.*iJIMHOOD,LL-,.___-...--.1ATTORNEYGENERALMarch4,2010Mr.A.StanleyMeiburg,ActingRegional AdministratorUnited States EnvironmentalProtection AgencyRegionN.61ForsythStreet,SWAtlanta,Georgia30303DearMr.Meiburg:The State ofMississippi has been implementingtheLead-BasedPaintActivitiesTrainingandCertificationProgram,asitappliestoabatements, for anumberofyears.TheStateof Mississippinowseeks authorizationtoimplementtherenovation requirementsforthis programaswell.InaccordancewithSection404(a)of the ToxicSubstances ControlAct,anapplicationforauthorizationof theLeadBased PaintActivities Trainingand Certification ProgramforMississippiisbeing forwarded withthisletter.The application willbeforwarded directly totheEnvironmental ProtectionAgencyRegionNprogramoffice forreview.TheMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality (MDEQ), whichservesasthestaffof theMississippi Commission onEnvironmentalQuality(Commission),isthestateagencythatwilladminister and enforce thisprogram.Inaddition,Icertifythat,inaccordance with Section404(a)of the ToxicSubstances Control Actand40 CodeofFederalRegulations (CFR) Section745.324,tothe best ofmyknowledge,thelawsandregulations oftheStateofMississippi provide adequate legal authority toadministerandenforce theLead-BasedPaintActivitiesTrainingand CertificationProgram.Therelevantstate statutesmaybefoundatMiss.CodeAnn.Sections49-17-501,etseq.,and therelevantstateregulationistheStateofMississippi Regulations forLead-BasedPaint Activities, alsoknownasCommissionRegulationAPC-S9.Acopyofthestate statutesandstateregulationareenclosed for your reference. Both thestatutesandtheregulationareadoptedandeffective at this time.a1Assistant AttorneyGeneralEnclosurescopyw/oenc.:TrudyFisher,DirectorMDEQGeoffreyMorgan,ChiefofStafE/MSAttorneyGeneral's OfficeMISSISSLPPIDEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATIONPOSTOFFICEBOX1850'JACKSON.MISSISSIPPI39215-1850TELEPHONE(601)359-7mTELEFAX(601)359-n74I1BState Program DescriptionAStateorTribe seekingtoadministerandenforce aprogrammustsubmit a descriptionoftheprogram.ThedescriptionoftheStateorTribalprogram mustinclude:a.TheMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality is the agencythat will beresponsible for administering and enforcing the program.Thename ofthe official intheagency designated as thepoint ofcontactwithEPA,and addresses and phonenumbers where the officialcanbecontactedareincludedinthis section.II.B.l.StatePrimaryand/orSecondary AdministeringAgencies(§745.324(b)(1))a.Pleaselistthe nameoftheStateorTribalagency(s)that isorwillberesponsibleforadministering andenforcingthe program, thename oftheofficialintheagency(s)designatedasthe pointofcontactwithEPA,and addresses andphone numberswheretheofficial(s)canbecontacted:Agency:ContactName:Title:Address:Telephone:Fax:E-mail:Agency:ContactName:Title:Address:Telephone:Fax:E-mail:MississippiDepartmentof EnvironmentalOualitv(Administer)JimmieAsbillChief, CertificationBranch,OfficeofPollution Control Air DivisionP.O. Box2261Jackson,MS39225-2261(601)961-5164(601)961-5742JimmieAsbill@,de~.state.ms.usMississippi Commission on EnvironmentalQuality(Enforcement)JimmieAsbill,Chief CertificationBranch,OfficeofPollution ControlAirDivisionP.O. Box 2261Jackson,MS39225-22611601)961-5164(601)961-5742JimmieAsbill@de~.state.ms.usII.B.1.StatePrimaryand/orSecondary Administering Agencies(§745.324(b)(1))b.Inadditiontothe Mississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality(MDEQ),theMississippi Commissionon EnvironmentalQualitywill beresponsibleforadministeringandenforcing the program.c.Theprogramwill becoordinatedby theMDEQtoensureconsistency and effectiveadministrationofthe lead-basedpaint trainingaccreditationandcertification programwithin theState.1I.B.1.b.Where morethanone agencyisorwill beresponsibleforadministeringandenforcingtheprogram, please designate a primary agencytooverseeandcoordinate administration and enforcementofthe programand serveasrheprimary contactwith EPA:Primary Agency:MississiptiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQualitvSecondary Agency (orAgencies):Mississippi Commission on EnvironmentalOualiw1I.B.1.c.Inthe eventthat morethanoneagencyisorwill beresponsible foradministeringandenforcing the program,pleaseinclude a descriptionofthefunctionsto beperformedbyeachagency:Statelawprovidesthatthe Mississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality(MDEQ)servesas the staff for the Commission, providing technical, legal,andadministrative support.Miss.CodeAnn.Section 49-2-7 (Supp.1997).Statelawprovidesthatthe Commission, aseven-member board appointedby theGovernor, is authorizedtodevelop, implement,andenforce environmental laws, regulations,and policy inMississippi.Miss CodeAnn. Section49-2-5(Rev.1990) and49-17-17(Rev. 1990).MDEQshall administerand implement the Lead-Based PaintActivitiesandCertificationAct.TheCommissionwilltake necessary enforcement actionsandpromulgate regulationsconcerning the Lead-BasedPaintActivitiesAct.II.B.2.ProgramElements(5745.326(a)(l))a.Pre-Renovation EducationTheStateofMississippi has proceduresandrequirementsforthe distributionoflead hazardinformationtoownersandoccupantsoftarget housing and child-occupied facilities beforerenovations for compensation.Adescriptionofthe programfollows.

# II.B.2.a. Program Elements 

# - Procedures requirements for pre-renovation education (5

Procedures arzd Requirentents for the

distributiotr of lead hazard info. to owrters and

occupants of target housirtg & 

# child-occupied

facilities prior to renovatiorrs for

conrpensatiort :



# Clear standards for identifying renovation

activities that trigger the information

distribution requirements:

Procedures for distributing the lead hazard

information to owners and occupants of

housing & 

# child-occupied facilities prior to

renovation activities: 

# 40 CFR Part



# 745

Subpart 

# E

reference

(Federal

Program) Applicant's Citation

Reference:

General Scope and

Applicability; Chapter

II.L.7.d.; Chapter

III.F.4.a., b., and c.

Chapter 1II.F. I.

Definitions: 

# 7., 12., 

# 30.,

36., 38., 45., 48., 56.,

72.

Chapter III.F.4.a., b.,

and 

# c.

Chapter III.F.4.a.(1) and

(2); F.4.b.(1),(2), (31, 8.5



# (4); F.4.c.(l), (2) & 

# (3);

F.4.d. Itzdicate



# if varies

from

Federal

Progrant 

# t**) Reason

given

for

variation

# n n

Require distribution of Renovate Right or an

approved alternate, meeting TSCA 406(a)

content requirements, and in a format

readable by State or Tribes diverse audience

of housing and child-occupied owners and

occupants: 9 745.81@)

§ 

# 745.326(b)(3) 

# Chapter III.F.4.a.(l),



# 4% b.( 1 

# ), 

# b.(2)(1),

b.(2)(ii), c.(l)(i),

c.(l)(ii), c.(2).(i),

c.(2).(i)(i)

General Scope and

Applicability, Chapter

III.F.4.a., b., and c.II.B.2.Program Elements(§745.326(a)(2))b.AccreditationTheState programhasprocedures andrequirements fortheaccreditationoftraining programsandprocedures andrequirementsforthe acceptanceofrenovation training offeredbytrainingprovidersaccreditedbyEPAoraState orTribalprogram authorized by EPAunder40C.F.R.Part745subpartE.II.B.2.b.Program elements-Procedures and requirements forthe accreditationofrenovation trainingprograms(57-t5.326(~))PleaseindicateState or Tribal proceduresandrequirementsthatwillbetrsedfortheaccreditation of Renovation training programs ortileacceptanceofRenovationtrainingojferedby atraining provider accreditedbyEPAorby a StateorTribeIauthorizedbyEPAunderSection745.SubpartE(4:XTheStateorTribehas established requirementsfor II.B.2.a. theaccreditationofRenovationtrainingprograms(proceedto "ProceduresandRequirementsforAccreditation,"Item2.a.,page26)XTheStateorTribehasestablished proceduresorregulationsfortheacceptanceofRenovation training offeredbyanaccreditedtrainingproviderina StateorTribe authorizedbyEPA(proceedto "ProceduresandRequirementsforCertification,"Item2.b.,page28).Please describe procedures orrequirements:II.B.2.Programelements(§745.326(c))b.Accreditation(cont.)TheState programhas requirementsandprocedures fortheaccreditationofrenovation training providers. Citations to theStaterenovation trainingproviderrequirementsandproceduresareincludedinthis sectionoftheapplication.

# II.B.2.b. Program Elements 

# - Procedures requirements for the accreditation of training

programs

Procedures and

Requirernertts for the

accreditatiorr of

rerr ovation and dust

sampling technician

trairtirtg programs :



# Training curriculum

and application

requirements:

Training hour

requirements:

Hands-on training

requirements: 40 CFR Part 745

Subpart 

# E& L

reference

(Federal

Program)

§ 

# 745.225(b)(c) & (e)



# 5 745.225(d)(6) & 

# (7) -



# Applicant's

Citatiotz

Reference:

Chapter I.B.C.

& 

# E.

Chapter 

# I.D.6.

& 

# 7.

Chapter

I.C.6.f. & 

# g.

Chapter I.E.2.

Chapter I.D.6.

& 

# 7.

Chapter

I.C.6.f. & 

# g. 

# Indicate



# if varies

from

Federal

Program

t**) Reason given

for variation

State requires on-site audit for full approval of

training course and has no provision for interim

approval

State requires submittal of all training provider

records even if training program uses 

# EPA developed

model training materials or training materials

approved by an authorized State or Tribe. Federal

program does not contain either of these two

requirements.

# Trainee competency

and proficiency

requirements:

Requirements for

training program

quality control:

.-- ---



# Procedures for the

re-accreditation of

training programs:

Procedures for the

oversight of training

programs:

Procedures for

suspension

revocation, or

modification of

training program

accreditations: § 

# 745.225 (c) 

# & 

# (0 Chapter I.C.9.

Chapter I.F.

Chapter LC. 12

& 

# F.4.

Chapter 1.1.

Chapter

Chapter I.G.

I.H. State program requires a hands-on skill assessment

when applicable for a course.

Principal instructors and guest instructors that teach

hands-on activities and work practice standards must

successfbIly complete the initial and pre-requisite

training course requirements of the EPA-accredited or

EPA-authorized state or Tribal-accredited training

course to be taught.

State regulations do not provide that execution of an

agreed order constitutes evidence of failure to comply

with relevant statutes or regulations

State regulations do not include paragraphs (h)(4) thm

(h)(7) verbatim. However, State laws and

regulations provide for actions which are as protective

as federal program. These statues and regulations

are:

(h)(4): Miss. Code Ann. 49- 17-529 which

provides that the Conln~ission may obtain

mandatory or prohibitory injunctive relief in

the courts necessary to enforce the Lead-Based

Paint Activities Accreditation and

Certification Act, and regulations, orders and

certifications pursuant thereto. Miss. Code.



# 3 0

# event an emergency is found to exist by the

Commission, it may issue an emergency order

which shall become operative at the time and

date specified in the order.

(h)(5): All associated with a hearing are

considered public records except those

required by law to be kept confidential.

(h)(6): Suspensions, renovations, modification

or reinstatement of a training program's

accreditation is of public record. Hearing

concerning these matters before the

Commission are open to the public.

Transcripts of all hearings are available to the

public.

(h)(7): The Department maintains a list of

parties whose accreditation has been

suspended, revoked, modified, or reinstated.

Available upon request.c.CertificationTheStateprogramhas proceduresandrequirementsfor thecertificationofrenovatorsandfirms.Theprogram isasprotective as theFederalprogram requirementsfora dust samplingtechnician.TheState programalsohas requirementsforcertified inspectors or certifiedriskassessorstodoclearancesampling. Citationsto theState certification requirements are includedinthis section.Theprogram'sregulations require renovation activitiesto beconductedbyappropriatelycertified individualsandfirms using properlytrainedindividuals.

# II.B.2.c. Program Elements 

# - Procedures and requirements for the certification of

individuals and firms engaged in renovation activities (§ 

# 745.326(d))



# The State or Tribe must

have requirements for the certification

of individuals and firms that ensure:

Renovators and dust sampling

technicians are trained by 

# an

accredited training program:

Require certification requirement

process for Firms

Establish procedures for

re-certification: 

# 40 CFR 

# Part

745



# Subpart 

# E

reference

(Federal

Program) Applicant

Citation

Reference:

Chapter

1I.G. 1 & 

# H. 1.

Chapter

II.L.1. thru

L.3.

Chapter

II.L.6.

Chapter



# 1I.P. 

# I.

Chapter

II.P.2.

Chapter

II.L.5. 

# Indicate 

# if

varies from

Federal

Program 

# (**) Reason given

for variation



# 1 year certification

consistent with current

EPA 

# authorized

lead-based

paint program.

Refresher course

required every 

# 3 years.

Consistent with

current



# EPA authorized

lead-based paint

program.

Annual recertification

(renewal) required.



# 33

# - 

# Require the conduct of renovation

activities in accordance with work

practice standards established by the

State or Tribe:

Establish procedures for the

suspension, revocation, or

modification of certifications:

Responsibilities of renovators, dust

sampling technicians & 

# firms

Requirements that all renovation

activities be conducted by

appropriately certified individuals

andlor firms using properly trained

individuals: §745.90(b) & 

# (c)



# 5 745.89(d) 

# Chapter

II.L.7.

Chapter

III.F.2.a.

Chapter

II.G.2.

Chapter 1I.M.

thru 

# 0.

Chapter

II.G.2. &



# H.2.

Chapter

II.L.7.

Chapter

III.A.2. and

F.2.a. Consistent with current

EPA authorized

lead-based paint

program

-



# Commission conducts

hearing. Results of

hearing will 

# determine

recertification

conditions.

Individuals other than

renovation workers

must also be certified.II.B.2.ProrrrarnElements(9745.326(el)d.Work PracticeStandardsCitationstothe Stateworkpractice standardsforrenovation activities are includedinthissectionoftheapplication.

# I.B.2.c. Program Elements 

# - Work practice standards for the conduct of renovations

The State or Tribe's work practice standards for

conducting renovations nt ust contain the follo wing

requirements:



# Renovations are conducted only by individuals and/or

Firms certified by the appropriate State or Tribal

authority to conduct or supervise renovations:

Renovations are conducted using lead-safe work

practices that do not increase the hazards of

lead-based paint to the occupants of the dwelling or

child-occupied facility and are at least as protective as

the requirements in § 

# 745.80(b): 

# 40 CFR Part 

# 745

Subpart 

# E reference

(Federal Program) -



# Applicant

Citation

Reference:

-



# Chapter

II.A.3 & 

# 4.



# and

Chapter

1II.A. 1 .&



# 2.

Chapter

III.F.l and

F.2.

Chapter

III.F.2.a.;

Chapter

II.G.2. &



# L.7.

- 

# Chapter

III.F.2.a.

Chapter

1II.F. 1 

# .a Indicate 

# if varies

front Federal

Progrant 

# (**) Reusott given

For variation



# Regulations

exempt

homeowner

performing

renovation in

own residence if



# not occupied by



# a child with an

EBLL.

(F. 1 

# .a.(3)); also

36

# Renovations include post-renovation cleaning

protocols, including cleaning verification protocols, or

optional dust clearance testing where required by

contract in 

# conformance with clearance levels

established or adopted by the State or Tribe as long as

they are as protective as the standards established

under TSCA 403:

The certitied firm retains appropriate records: - 

# 5 745.85(b) (c) 

# & 

# (d) 

# Chapter

III.F.2.b, c.

& 

# d.

Chapter

III.A.4.;

Chapter

III.E.8.;

Chapter

III.F.2.b. &

C.



# Chapter

III.F.3. 

# I state statue

49- 

# 17-509 (I).



# * * Copy of certified

renovator's

certification

certificate

required



# (F.3.b.(7)).$I.B.~.ProgramElements(§745.326(a)(3))e.InfrastructureThe Statehasdeveloped appropriate infrastructure capacitytoeffectively carryout theState RenovationProgram,Infrastructure ofthe State program includes personneland their expertise; program processes, includingtheprocessesofaccrediting andcertifyingrenovationprofessionals; capabilitytoconduct inspectionsandenforcementtoensureregulatorycompliancewithStateRenovationProgram requirements;andpossessionofmaterialsandequipment necessarytooperateandimplement aRenovation Program.II.B.2.e.Program elements-Developmentoftheappropriateinfrastructureor governmentcapacitytoeffectivelycarry out aStateorTribalprogram(§745.326(a)(3))Uponapproval, infrastructuretobeinplace includes a ProgramManager,an EnvironmentalAdministrator, Special Projects Officer, Administrative Assistant, and Environmental Scientist.Inaddition, additional program support includes asbestos and regional staff membersandtheMDEQlegal staff.Theinfrastructuretobeinplaceincludesadequatepersonnelwiththerequired expertisetoconductthe program:accredit training programs, certifylead-based paintprofessionals, capabilitytoconduct compliance inspectionsand enforcementtoensureregulatory compliancewith theStateprogramrequirements.MaterialsandequipmentnecessarytooperatetheState'slead-based paintrenovation program willbemaintained.TheProgram Manager, whichwillberesponsiblefor programoversight,will haveseveralyearsregulatory experienceintheareasofenvironmental programs management, (elevenofwhichhavebeen with thecurrentleadprogram),regulatorycomplianceand enforcement,federalgrantsmanagement, establishmentofprogram goals (visions and accomplishments),budgetinglfinance,staffing evaluation, abilitytoworkwithother departmental heads, etc.Program oversightresponsibilitieswillalso include StateProgramcoordinationwith theEPA,ensuringall programrequirementsandcommitmentsareachieved.TheProgramManagerwillalso possess stronginterpersonal skills since theposition will involvecontactwith theregulated community aswellasthe generalpublic.TheEnvironmental Administrator,which has been withthe currentleadprogramfor three(3)years,will reportto theProgram Managerandwill coordinate elementsofthecertification,accreditation andcompliance/enforcementprograms.Theadministrator whichwill haveseveral yearsofenvironmentalprogramregulatory experience willbeactively involvedwith theProgramManagerinresolutionofcompliancematters.The administratorwilldirectlmanagethestaff members including theSpecialProjects Officer and Environmental Scientist.Theadministratorwillalsocoordinate assistance providedbytheasbestos staff and regionalstaffmembers(whichwillassist withthecompliance/enforcementprogramwhenneeded).Theadministratorpositionrequires good managerialskillssincetheindividual willbemanagingseveral staffmembersdirectly involvedinprogramactivities.Theadministratormustbeabletocommunicate effectivelynotonlywith staffbutwiththe regulated community involvingregulatory compliance assistanceand programoutreach activities.Theadministratormust havethe abilityto interpretandapplyregulations governingthe program.TheSpecial Projects Officer,which has eleven yearsexperiencewiththe currentleadprogram,willberesponsiblefor theaccreditationoftraining programs, including performing complianceaudits.TheSpecialProjectsOfficerwillalso processprojectnotifications,maintain thelead-basedpaint projectdatabaseprograms,and thetraining providerdatabase program.TheSpecialProjectsOfficerwillbecross-trainedto assist with thecompliance enforcementprogramasneeded, including performing compliance inspections.TheSpecial ProjectOfficermustbeable tointerpretand applyregulatory requirementsandmust possessstronginterpersonalskills.TheSpecial ProjectsOfficerwill alsoberesponsibleforreviewing and processing certificationapplicationsandcertifjringfirms and individuals involvedinlead-based paint activitiesthat meetprogram requirements.TheSpecial Projects Officerwill issuepictureIDcards andwillmaintainthecertificationdatabase.TheEnvironmental Scientist, which willbeinplace,willbeinvolved primarilyincompliance/enforcementinspection activities.Eventhoughtheprimary responsibilityofthepositionwill betoensurecompliancebythe regulatedcommunitywithwork practice standards,the Scientistwill beable toassistwithtraining course audits.TheEnvironmental Scientist istohave several years regulatory experiencewithamajor portionoftheexperiencerelatedtocompliance assurance activities.TheScientistpositionrequires the individualtohave ananalyticalmindsincethe position involves complianceinspections/investigations.Theindividualmustbeabletogather facts and evidence requiredduringan investigation and assistin violationresolutions.Mustbeabletounderstand and apply regulatory requirementsonenforcement mattersandmust possess good interpersonal skills.Additional EnvironmentalScientistswillbeaddedtothestaffasneeded.Allstaffmembers including the asbestos staffmembers(3)andregional office staff members(3)availabletothe program willbeproperlytrainedincluding required lead-basedpainttrainingcourses,in-housetraining regarding compliance andinspectioncasedevelopment procedures,and on-the-job training with experiencedqualified staff.TheMDEQLegalDivisionisstaffed withfive lawyers.Four lawyersareresponsibleforhandling general enforcementmatters including thelead-based paint activitiesprogram.TheLegal Division works closelywithall Departmentsonregulatory matters includingbut notlimitedto,regulatory (andLaw)clarificationissuesandviolation/penaltyissues.TheStatelead-basedpaint program regulations provideforthe certificationoffirmsandindividualsinvolvedinlead-basedpaint activities.Certification disciplines associatedwith thestate program include firms, renovatorsanddust sampling technicians, inspector,riskassessor,supervisor,projectdesigner,andabatementworker.Theregulationsincludea complianceandenforcement programto ensuretheaccreditationandcertification programsareincompliancewithprogram requirements.Theprocessesofaccrediting training programsandcertifyinglead-based paint professionals aremodeledafter and consistent withthefederalprogram.Thelicensing database systemwill includeallrequiredapplicant information.The databasesystemwill be utilizedintheissuanceofcertificatestoensureonlyproperlytrainedandqualified individualsarecertified.Thedatabasewillenabletheprintingofpictureidentification cardsofcertified individuals.Thedatabase will provideinformation needed inthecompliancelenforcement program regarding certificationoffirmsandindividuals.Materials andequipmentnecessarytooperateandimplementaStatelead-basedpaintRenovation, RepairandPainting programwillbeavailable.Throughgrant fundingtodate,computers,officefbrnitureand othernecessaryitems havebeenpurchased.Avehicleto beusedinperforming inspectionswillbeordered during the current funding period.Vehiclesusedin theexisting lead-basedpaint program willalsobeavailableasneeded.Necessaryequipmentwillbeorderedasthe need is identified.Informationmaterial requiredtoconductaneffective pre-renovation educationprogram willbemaintained.Statelawand regulations provide forthecollectionoffees tofund the State program.Thelawand regulations also providefor theStatetoapplyforand acceptfederalgrantfunds.The feestobecollectedarefor accreditationoftraining providers, certificationoffirmsandindividualsandproject notifications.Bothsources ofhndswillbenecessary for the implementation andoperationofthe Renovation, RepairandPaintingprogram andthePre-Renovation Educationprogram.II.B.3.ProgramComponentAnalysis(8745.324(b)(Z)(ir))Thissectionofthe application includesanoverviewofthe State program,aswellas addresseshowtheasterisked(**)elementsofSection2-Program Elements(elementswhichvaryfromtheFederal Renovation Program) resultsinaStateprogram whichis asprotectiveasthe FederalProgram.Theanalysisofthe program elements demonstratetheprogram isasprotective,onanelementbyelement basis,astheFederal program.II.B.3.Program Component Analysis(§745.324(b)(2)(ii))TheStateofMississippi, throughthe MississippiDepartmentofEnvironmental Quality (MDEQ),willimplementthelead-based paintRenovation, RepairandPainting program and thePre-RenovationEducationprogram.Requirementsofthe programswillinclude accreditinglead-basedpaintactivities trainingprograms,certificationofindividuals andfirmsengagedinlead-based paintrenovation activitiesintargethousingandchild-occupied facilities, requiredworkpractice standards for conductinglead-based paintrenovation activities and distributionofrenovation education material priortorenovations.Regulationssetting outthe procedures andrequirementsforthe accreditationoflead-based paintactivities training programs,thecertificationofindividuals and firmsengagedinlead-basedpaint activities, required distributionofpre-renovation education material, andwork practicestandardsto befollowedinperforminglead-based paintactivities were adoptedbythe MississippiCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality December 10, 2009. Requirementsunder theregulations willbeapplicable beginningon theeffective dateoftheregulations.Authoritytoadministerand enforcea State programasprotectiveasthe federal lead-basedpaint program, wasprovided forinthe amended"Lead-Based PaintActivity Accreditation and CertificationAct",which was passedby theMississippi Legislature duringits2009regularsession,inMississippiCodeAnnotated Section49-17-501through531.A public hearing washeldNovember18,2009,toinform thepublicofthe MississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality'sintenttopursueStateprogram authorizationfrom theEPAtoadminister and enforce alead-based paintactivities Renovation RepairandPaintingprogramandPre-Renovation EducationProgramdesignedtobeasprotectiveasrequirementsunder federallawandregulations.Theregulations mentioned above alsoprovide for thecollectionoffees, acceptanceoffederalgrants, and reciprocity agreementswith otherEPA-authorizedStateprogramsthathaverequirements consistentwiththeaccreditationandcertification requirementsofMississippi'sprogram.Mississippi's lead-based paint programincorporates therequirementsofthe federalprogram andincludes several additional requirementsnotincluded inthe federal program.Therefore,Mississippi'slead-based paintprogramisas protective asthe federalprogram.Anexplanationofthe additional requirementsoftheStateprogramarenotedinSectionII.B.2.b.II.B.4.Complianceand EnforcementProgram(3745.327)Todemonstratethatthe State or Tribal program providesadequateenforcement,theState or Tribal applicationmustinclude a descriptionoftheStateor Tribal renovation compliance and enforcement programthatcontainsalloftheelements specifiedat40CFR3745.327. Thisdescription shallincludecopiesofallstatutes, regulations, policies,certifications, plans, reports,andother materialsthatdemonstratethatthe StateorTribalprogramcontains alloftheelements specifiedatfj745.327.As notedon the nextpage, theState ofMississippiisapplying forfinalapprovalofthecomplianceandenforcement programportionof itsRenovation Program.ComplianceandEnforcementProgram(§745.327(a))Please indicate thetypeof approval for which the applicantisapplying:Applyingfor Interim Approval(proceedtopage46)XApplying forFinal Approval(proceed to page62)II.B.4.ComplianceandEnforcementProgram(§74~.327(b~z)and(3))a.Interim ApprovalTheMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality is applyingfor finalapproval. 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Enforcement personnelwill be trainedtounderstandcase developmentproceduresandthe maintenanceofpropercasefiles.Inspectorswillhavetosuccessfully demonstrateknowledgeofrenovationworkpractice requirementsandtherequirementsofthe particular discipline(e.g.,Renovator, DustSamplingTechnicianorWorkersreceivingon thejobtrainingfromRenovators)forwhich theyhave compliancemonitoring andenforcement responsibilities. Inspectorswillalsobetrainedinviolationdiscovery,methods ofobtainingconsent,evidencegathering, preservationofevidenceandchain-of-custody, andsamplingprocedures.TheStaterenovationcompliance andenforcementprogramwillimplementaprocess forthecontinuingeducationofenforcement andinspectionpersonnel.II.B.4.b.Complianceand Enforcement Program-FinalApproval:Training ofEnforcementandInspection Personnel(§745.327(~)(1))TheStatelead-based paint renovationcompliance and enforcement programwillimplement aprocessfor trainingenforcement andinspection personnelandensurethatenforcementpersonneland inspectors arewelltrainedthroughcontinuing education.The followingareaswillbeaddressedinthe trainingprogram.Academic/RegulatoryTraining-Compliance enforcement and inspection staff memberswillcomplete required lead-basedpaint trainingcourses.Compliance inspectors performingprojectinspectionswillberequiredtocompletetheinspector,riskassessor, renovator, anddustsamplingtechniciantraining courses. Staff members performing trainingcourseauditswillcomplete the training courseson which they will beperformingcourse audits.Allcomplianceenforcementandinspection staffmembers will berequiredtobethoroughly knowledgeableofthe Statelead-basedpaint regulations.Refreshertrainingwill be taken bystaff memberstoinsure theyremainproperlytrained.Continuing educationwill be requiredasnewinformationdevelops.CaseDevelopment-Complianceandenforcement program staff memberswillbetrainedincasedevelopment procedures.TheDepartmentoperates other compliance and enforcementprograms (such asAHERA,and theNESHAP)thatinvolvecasedevelopment methodsthatcanbetailoredtotheStatelead-basedpaint program.Staff members already involvedwiththecurrentlead programhave experienceinother programs includingcasedevelopment procedures;therefore, in-house trainingwill beutilizedintraining new staffmembers.TheLegal Divisionwill provide in-house trainingtoaddresssuchareasasevidence gathering, methodofobtainingconsent,preservationofevidence,chain ofcustody, sampling,casedevelopment,casesettlement,andregulatory authority.MaintenanceofProperCaseFiles-Staffmemberswill betrainedinproper maintenanceof casefiles.Otherprograms operatedbythe Department involveproper maintenanceof casefiles;therefore, these procedures,which have proven tobeeffective, havebeenadoptedandutilizedby the lead program. Fileswillbemaintainedonallsegmentsofthe lead-based paint programincludingtrainingproviders,firms,other persons, projects,etc.MethodsofObtaining Consent-Compliance and enforcement staffmembers willbetrainedinmethodsofobtaining consent. Staffwillbetrainedtopresent credentials and statutoryauthoritytoconduct inspections and gather samples.StaffwillalsobetrainedtocontacttheLegalDivisionifnecessaryto obtainaccess.Violation Discovery, Evidence Gathering, and Sampling Procedures-These componentsofacompliance and enforcementprogramare interconnected.Theprimary focusofaninspectionistodetermineifaviolation has occurredand,ifso,togather evidence (photos,evidencesampling,siteinterviews, checkingrequiredcredentials,checkingrecords availablesuchaspermits, etc.). Attachedto thissectionisa copyoftheinspection formto beusedwhenaninspection is performed and the chainofcustodyform to be used inevidencegatheringwhensamplingwillbetakenand senttoa laboratory recognizebyEPAunderTSCAsection405(b)for analysis.Staff members already involvedwiththe Statelead-based paintprogram have effectivecompliance and enforcement program experience.This experiencewillbe utilizedinimplementinganeffective lead-basedpaintcomplianceandenforcement program.LEAD-BASEDPATTINSPECTIONREPORTFORM-GENERAL@Mississippi NotificationNumber:Date:-SiteName:TypeofFacility: Target HousingChild-OccupiedFacilitySiteOwnerorOperator:Address:Contact:Phone No.AbatementContractor:Address:Contact:PhoneNo.Other Contractor:Address:Contact:PhoneNo.Person(s)Contacted andAffiliation:Type Inspection:()Unannounced()Announced()Pre-Abatement()DuringAbatement( )Post AbatementPurposeof Inspection:()Compliance Verification()Follow-up()ComplaintInvestigation()SurveillanceListanddescribeanyapparentproblem conditions (evidenceofproblein conditionsorsuspected violations shouldbesupportedbyphotographsandsamples):MISSISSIPPIOFFICEOFPOLLUTIONCONTROLSAMPLELABELSampleNo.:I1Date---TakenBy:Signature:SealBrokenBy:DateI1---SampleNo.:(Placethislabelfirst)MISSISSIPPIOFFICEOFPOLLUTIONCONTROLLEADASSESSMENTSAMPLEREQUEST FORMjAMPLENO.:REQUESTEDBY:COUNTY:DATATO:CITYSTATE[)GRAB,SOIL()GRAB,WIPES()OTHER,SPECIFYCOLLECTED BY:IDATE:ITIME:IIRELINQUISHEDBY:DATE:TIME:IIRECEIVED BY:IDATJ3:1TIME:RECORDED BY:r~~RESULTSSENT:SAMPLEIDRESULTANALYSTDATE

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ONLYII.B.4.Compliance andEnforcement Program(5745.327(~)(2))b.FinalApproval(cont.)Asdiscussedinthissection, theStaterenovationcompliance and enforcement programwillprovide compliance assistanceto the publicandtheregulated communitytofacilitate awarenessand understandingofandcompliancewithState requirements governing the conductofrenovations.II.B.4.b.Complianceand EnforcementProgram-FinalApproval:ComplianceAssistance(~745.327(~)(2))The Statelead-basedpaintcompliance and enforcement programwillprovidecomplianceassistancetothe public and the regulated communityto facilitateawarenessand understandingofandcompliancewithStaterequirements governingtheconductoflead-basedpaintrenovationactivities.Presentoutreach activities consistofeducating the publicandregulated communityofthehazardsandhealth effectsofexposuretolead-basedpaint,lead-based paint dust, andlead-contaminated soil. Presentations havebeen made to realestateorganizations,universities,schools, publicschooldesignees,propertyowner associations, daycarecenters, headstartsandfairs.Staffcontinually respondstorequestsforinformationbythe general public.Outreachactivitieswillbeexpandedtothe regulatedcommunitysothatthose regulatedwill beawareofandunderstandtherequirements governingtheconductoflead-based paint renovation activitiesinordertobeincompliancewiththerequirements.This assistance willbe inthe formofpresentations/correspondencesto generalcontractors organizations, painting contractororganizations, day-care center associations, lending organizations, insurance organizations,publicandprivate school education departments responsiblefortheoperationofkindergartens,the DepartmentofEconomicandCommunityDevelopmentinvolved with public housingprojects,HUD,non-profitorganizations suchasHabitat forHumanity, lead-based paint coursestaught within theState, andcity permit departments.Pamphletswillbedeveloped fordistributionatpublic gatheringssuchas theStateFairandhomebuilders meetingstoinform theregulated communityofthe compliancerequirements.Copiesofthe lead-based paintregulationswillbeprovidedtoindividuals making inquiries intothe Stateprogram.Theoutreach programwillbeevaluatedon anongoing basistoinsure aneffectiveoutreachprogramismaintained. Compliance awarenessis animportant goalof theState program.INFORMATIONReQUESTLead-BasedPaintOutreachDateContactNameTitleRepresentingMailingAddressTelephoneContact Information:RegulationsforLead-BasedPaint ActivitiesStateofMississippiDemolitionlRenovationNotificationFormListofCertifiedLead-BasedPaint PersonnelListofCertifiedLead-BasedPaintFinnsApplicationsforCertificationofFirmsCertificationofInspector;RiskAssessor;ProjectDesigner9Supervisor;WorkerTraining Course ApprovalOtherComments:Common QuestionsOntheLead BasedPaintRenovation,Repair, andPaintingRegulations?VmtisthegenercrlscopeunJclpplicubilityoj'llljssissippi'sRegtdntions,forLead-Based"Paint..lctivirirs"?Theregulations containproceduresandrequirementsforthe accreditationoflead-basedpaint training programs,proceduresand requirementsforthecertificationofrenovators,dustsampling technicians, andfirmsengagedinlead-based paintactivitiesintargethousingandchld-occupiedfacilitiesandwork practicestandardsforperforming suchactivities.Theseregulationsdonotrequiretheperformanceoflead-basedpaintrenovation activities,butestablish requirementsand proceduresto befollowedwhenrenovation activitiesareperformed,These regulationsalsorequirethatownersandoccupants oftargethousingand child-occupied facilities receiveinformationonleadbased paint hazards before renovations begin.Thepamphlet,RenovateRight:ImportantLead HazardInformationfor Families,Child CareProviders,and Schools, mustbedistributed.Arethereanyexemptionsintheregztlutions"?Yes.Theseregulationsareapplicabletoallpersonsengagedinlead-based paintactivitiesintarget housingandchild-occupiedfacilities, however, personswhoperform lead-based paintactivitieswithin residentialdwellingsthat they ownare exemptfromtheregulationsunless theresidential dwellingisoccupiedbyaperson or personsotherthanthe ownerorowner'simmediatefamily while these activitiesarebeing performed,ora child residinginthe buildinghas been identifiedashavinganelevatedbloodleadlevelasdeterminedbythe UnitedStatesDepartmentof Health andHumanServices;Centersfor Disease ControlandPrevention.Alsoexemptfromtherequired work practicestandardsoftheregulationsarerenovationsperformedintarget housingifthefirmperforming the renovation has obtaineda statement signedbythe ownerthatthe renovationwilloccurintheowner's residence,nochild underage6residesthere, no pregnant woman resides there, the housingisnotachild-occupied facility,andtheowner acknowledgesthat the renovationfirmwillnot berequired to use thework practicesapplicabletorenovation activities.TheEPAisconsidering deleting thisexemptionsometimeinthefuture.Whatismeantby"turgethortsing"?"Target housing"asthetermappliesto renovation activities meansanyhousing constructed priorto1978,excepthousing for the elderlyorpersonswithdisabilities(unlessanyoneormorechildrenunder age6years resides orisexpected-toresideinsuch housing for theelderlyorpersonswithdisabilities)orany0-bedroom dwelling."Cltild-occupied facility", asthistermappliesto renovation,meansabuildingorportionof abuilding constructed prior to1978,visitedregularlybythe samechild,under6yearsof age,onatleasttwodifferentdayswithin any week(SundaythroughSaturdayperiod), provided thateachday'svisit lastsatleast3hoursandthe combined weekly visitslast atleast6hours, andthecombinedannual visitslastatleast60hours. Child-occupied facilitymaybe locatedintargethousingorinpublic orcommercial buildings.Withrespecttocommonareasinpublicorcum~nercialbuildingsthatcontain child-occupied facilities, the child occupied facilityencompasses onlythosecommonareasthatareroutinelyusedbychildrenunderage6,such asrestroomsandcafeterias.Commonareasthat childrenunder age6onlypassthroughsuch3shallways,stainvays,andgaragesarenotincluded.Inaddition,withrespect toexteriorsofpublicor commercial buildingsthat containchild-occupied facilities, the child-occupiedfacilityencompasses onlytheexteriorsidesofthebuildingthatareimmediatelyadjacenttothechildoccupiedfacilityorthe commonareasroutinelyusedbychildrenunderage6.Whatismeantby"renovation"?"Renovation"meansthemodificationofanyexistingstructure,orportion thereof,thatresultsinthedisturbanceofpaintedsurfaces,unless that activityis performedaspartofanabatement.Theterm"renovation" includes(butisnotlimitedto):The removal,modification, or repairofpaintedsurfacesorpaintedcomponents(e.g.,modificationofpainteddoors,surfacerestoration,windowrepair, surfacepreparationactivity (suchassanding,scraping,orother activitiesthatmaygeneratepaintdust));the removalofbuilding components(e.g.,walls,ceilings, plumbing, windows):weatherizationprojects(e.g.,cuttingholesinpaintedsurfacestoinstallblown-ininsulationortogainaccesstoattics,planning thresholdstoinstall weather-stripping),andinterimcontrolsthatdisturbpaintedsurfaces.Arenovation performed forthepurposeofconvertingabuilding, orpartofa building,into target housingorachild-occupiedfacility isarenovation.Thetermrenovation doesnot include minor repair andmaintenanceactivities.Whatismeantby"renovator"?"Renovator"meansanindividual who either performsordirector supervisesworkerswhoperformrenovations.A"certified renovator"isarenovatorwhohassuccessfullycompleted a renovatorcourseaccreditedbyEPAoranEPA-authorizedStateorTribalprogram,andhasbeencertifiedto perform renovations in thestateofMississippi.Whatismeantby"chtstscimplingtechnician"?"Dustsamplingtechnician"meansanindividual employedtoperformdustclearancesampling.DocsNpersonhcwetobecertijiedinordertoworkcisuworkeronarenovationproject.?No.Aworkerworkingonalead-basedpaintrenovation project is trainedon sitebyacertifiedrenovator toperformthe required lead-basedpaintrenovation tasks.Onlyonsite trainingbythecertifiedrenovator is required. However,anindividualmustsuccessfullycomplete thetwoday accredited lead-based paint worker trainingcourseandbecertitied as aworkerinordertoworkonalead-based paint abatement project.IC'hmusthecertijietltoyet:fbrmiratl-bmedpaintrenovcrtiorzactivities:.'The regulationstates"Nopersonmayengageinlead-basedpaintrenovationactivitiesintargetIiousingorchild-occupied facilitiesasaninspector,riskassessor, renovator,dust samplingtechnician,or firmonoraftertheeffective date oftheseregulations, unlessapplicableinitialorrenewedcertificatestosoengageinlead-based paint renovationactivitieshavebeenissuedtosuchpersonsbythe Commission,andarecurrentlyineffect".WhatLrrethecert~ficalionreytriremrntsinorcier,fortrperson tohecertjfjedtoperformled-bclsedpainttrctivities?Certificationrequirements vary dependingonthe certification beingappliedfor. Eachcertification disciplinerequires successful completion of the requiredtrainingcourse(s)specific to thediscipline. ChapterI1oftheregulationscontains therequirementsforthedifferentcertificationdisciplines.Whatmustanindividzddoto muintuin theirlead-busedpaintcertrficntioninordertoperformlead-basedpaint renovationnclivities?Inordertomaintaincertiticationanindividualmust:1)Successfullycompleterefresher trainingineachdiscipline every three(3)yearsfollowing successful completion of theinitialtraining course.Ifanindividualdoesnotsuccessfullycompletetherequiredrefreshertraining courseeverythree(3)years, theindividual mustfullyretaketheinitialtraining courseinordertobere-certified.2)Renewcertificate(s)annually duringtheperiodofrequiredtraining.3)Certifiedindividualmustapplyto andbere-certifiedbytheCommissioninthedisciplineevery three(3)years.hhsttheDepartmentoj.Environmenta1Qualitybenotijiedufanylead-baseti printrenovcitionactivityintargethousingorchild-occt~pied,fucifi~?Yes.TheDepartmentshallbenotifiedinwritingonaformprovidedbythe Departmentofanylead-basedpaintrenovationactivity in targethousing or child-occupiedfacility noless than six(6)working days priortocommencementoftheactivity.Itis theresponsibilityofthecertifiedfirm'sowneroranauthorized agentofthetirmtonotifytheDepartment.Thenotification mustbehand delivered,expressmailed,orpostmarkedatleastsix(6)workingdays(notcalendardays)before the startoflead-basedpaintrenovation.Intheeventtherenovation activity is requiredduetoanunexpectedorunplannedlead-basedpaint incident, notification shallbemadeassoonaspracticable,butnotlaterthan thefollowingworkdayafter theoccurrence oftheincident.Anamendednotiticationmustbesubmittedifthereisachangeinthenotificationthathasbeenpreviouslysubmitted.WhatisrnetrntbyrhePre-RenovcrtionE~l'tmtionRrrlePPriortoanyrenovationthepamphlet "RenovateRight:ImportantLeadHazardInformationforFamilies,Child Care Providers andSchools"mustbegiventoanadultoccupantof any dwellingor unitundergoingarenovation.Whenwillthe.fideral(EPd4)regulations become&ective?Allrequirementsofthefederal regulationwillbecomeapplicable April22,2010.FVhenwillthe State Renovation,ReprzirtrndPaintingregz~lntionsbecomeeflective:?Afterapublic hearinghas been heldand Commission on Environmental Quality approvaloftheregulationshasbeenreceived.Hopefullytheregulationswill becomeeffectivelatter2009 orearly2010.Statescanbe delegatedthefederalRenov~~tion,Repair,cmdPaintingproprn.WillMississippiseekileleption?Yes. Plansare tosubmit thedelegationapplicationinlatter2009orearly2010.Ifastatedoes?lotreceive federalprogrcrrnilelegcrtion,whatwillhappen?TheEPAwill implementafederal Renovation,Repairand PaintingprogramintheState.Howtunapersonobtainadditional informution concerningtheStare'slead-bawdpaintprogram?Forcopiesoftheregulationsor other information, please contacttheDepartment'sLeadSectionat(601)961-5171or tollfreeat1-877-671-713911.B.4.Complianceand Enforcement Program(§745.327(~)(3))b.FinalApproval(cont.)TheStaterenovation compliance and enforcement program has the technological capabilitytoensurecompliancewith theRenovationProgramrequirements. This section discusses howtheStateistechnologicallycapableofconductingarenovation complianceandenforcementprogram.TheState programwill haveaccesstothe facilities and equipment necessarytoperform samplingandlaboratory analysisasneeded.Thelaboratory facility usedbytheprogramwillbea recognized laboratoryasdefinedat9745.223.II.B.4.b.Compliance andEnforcement Program-Final Approval:SamplingTechniques(5745.327(~)(3))TheStatelead-basedpaintcomplianceandenforcement programwillhavethetechnologicalcapabilitytoensure compliancewith the lead-based paintrenovation program requirements.Forexample,theprogram alreadyhastwo(2)NITONXRFinstruments.Theinspectorswillbeequippedwith theproper inspection equipmentneeded forperforming compliance inspections.Equipmentavailabletotheinspectorsinadditionto thetwoXRFanalyzerswillinclude35mmcameras, measuring tape, coringprobe,cleaning supplies, disposable towelettes, disposable shoecovers, masking tape, sample containers,paintscraper, gloves,videocameraandhandheld taperecorders.Formstobeusedintheinspectionprogram suchasinspectionreportforms,andchainofcustody formsareincludedinSection II.B.4.b.Samplingwill beperformed accordingtoregulation guidelines. Samplingwillalwaysbeperformedinamannerto ensurethenumberandlocationofsamples taken are sufficientto performa proper inspection andtoensureproperdocumentationofthe inspection performedisrecorded.Itwillbenecessarytohavereliable laboratoryanalysesof samplestakenduring complianceinspections. Therefore,samplestaken willbeanalyzedbya laboratory recognizedby EPAunderTSCAsection405(b).All inspectorswill beproperly trainedandqualifiedtooperateallequipment usedinthecomplianceandenforcement program activities.Trainingwill includeattendanceat lead-basedtrainingcoursessuchasthe inspector,riskassessor, renovator anddustsamplingtechniciancourses.Additionallytheinspectorswill attend inspectorcourses organizedbythe EPA, andotherinhousetrainingassociatedwiththeinspectionprogramsuchasdiscovery, evidencegathering, etc.Some ofthestaffmemberspresently associatedwiththe currentlead-basedpaintprogramhavesampling technique experience.MISSISSIPPIOFFICEOFPOLLUTIONCONTROLSAMPLELABELSampleNo.:Date/I---TakenBy:Signature:SealBrokenBy:DateII---SampleNo.:(Placethislabelfirst)MISSISSIPPIOFFICEOFPOLLUTIONCONTROLLEADASSESShlE?4TSAMPLEREQUESTFORMSAiIPLENO.:REQUESTEDBY:COW:DATATO:ADDRESS:CITYSTATECOLLECTEDBY:(DATE:I7mE:iRELINQUISHEDBY:IDATE:'lmCE:RESULTRECEIVEDBY:RECORDEDBY:ANALYSTDATEDATE:TIME:DATERESULTSSENT:

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ONLYMISSISSIPPIDEPARTMENTOFENVIRONMENTALQUALITYOFFICEOFPOLLUTIONCONTROLQUALITYASSURANCEPLANFORSAMPLEANALYSIS(1)Sampleofsuspectedmaterial takenbyinspector.(2)Sample containerized, numberedandsealedwithchainofcustody label.(3)Complete MississippiOffice ofPollutionControlLeadAssessmentSampleRequest Form foreachlabeledsample.(4)Samplesent toaccreditedlaboratory foranalysis.(5)Resultsoflaboratory sample analysisreturnedtoinspector.(6)Sample identificationinformation and resultsoflaboratory analysisfor eachsampleis filedinappropriate file (complaint, project compliance inspection,etc.)II.B.4.Compliance andEnforcement Program(§745.327(~)(4,)b.FinalApproval(cont.)As discussedinthis section,theState renovation complianceandenforcement program hastheabilitytoprocessandreact totipsandcomplaints or other information indicating aviolation.Thissection also includesinformationsuchastracking mechanisms, prioritization schemes,andtimeframes within whichtheState anticipates respondingtotips andcomplaints.II.B.4.b.Complianceand EnforcementProgram-FinalApproval:Tracking TipsandComplaints(§745.327(~)(4))Tipsand complaintsofapparent violationswill receive thehighest priorityinthelead-basedpaintrenovation program inspectionscheme.Thisisconsistentwithall areasregulatedbytheMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality.Each tipor complaintis written onacomplaint form (copyattached)when received.A complaint inspection is scheduledassoon aspossible afterreceiptofatipor complaint.Thegoal is torespondtoatiporcomplaintwithin1-2workingdaysafterbeingreceivedbythe Department.Aneffort willbemadetorespondwithin1working dayofreceivingthe tiporcomplaint.Thecomplaintandinspection resultswillbereportedinthetracking systemofthe lead-based paintprogram's computerdatabasesystem. Thiswillensurethatall tipsandcomplaints are properly inspectedandconcluded.Afileon tipsandcomplaintswillalsobe maintainedintheprogram files.Date:StateofMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQualityOFFICEOFPOLLUTIONCONTROLP.O.Box2261Jackson,Mississippi39225-2261Time:OAirOSurfaceWaterDGroundwaterLIHazardous WastePersonReporting:DMr.C1Ms.Address:CityCountyStreetorP.O.BoxCityZipPhoneComplaintSite:TextofComplaint:ComplaintTakenBy:ReferredTo:DNorthRegional OfficeDCentralRegionalOfficeDOtherDSouthRegionalOfficeReferredBy:DPhone5MailDFaxDOtherRoutedtoR.O.By:Date:Additional Instructions:ComplaintResolution:ResolutionDate:II.B.4.ComplianceandEnforcement Program(9745327(c)(5))ab.FinalApproval(cont.)ThissectionoftheState'srenovationcomplianceandenforcementprogram applicationdemonstratestheabilityoftheprogramto target inspectionstoensure compliancewiththeRenovation Program requirements.II.B.4.b.ComplianceandEnforcement Program-FinalApproval:TargetingInspections(§745.327(~)(5))TheState lead-basedpaintcompliance and enforcementprogram willhave the abilitytotargetinspectionstoensure compliancewith the lead-based paintrenovation program. Ideallytheinspectiongoal wouldbeto inspectall trainingcoursestaughtwithinthegeographicboundariesoftheStateandtoinspect all renovationactivities performedwithin theState. Staffandfunding limitationswillmakeitimpossibleto beabletoalwaysreachthisidealgoal;however,aninspection schemewill bedevelopedtoinsureaneffective compliance program.TheStateprogramrequiresnotification priortocommencementofrenovation activitiesandalltrainingclasses offeredbytrainingprograms.These notificationswill beutilizedtorandomlyinspectrenovation activitiesandtrainingprograms.Experiencewithother compliance programs(suchastheasbestos NESHAP andAHERAprograms)hasdemonstratedthataproperinspectionschemewill resultinaneffective complianceprogram.Followingarethe inspectionschemesforinspecting training activities andrenovationactivities.train in^ActivitiesWithregardtotraining activities,thehighest priority will betoinspecdauditall training courses(initialandrefresher) seeking State accreditation approval.TheState regulations requireanon-site audit before a coursecan becomeaccredited; therefore,allinitialcourseswillbeinspectedaudited.The nexthighest priority will betorespondtotipsandcomplaintsreceivedconcerning a trainingprovider.Anotherhigh priority inspection goal willbetheinspectionofall training providersthathavebeencitedforaviolation(s)inthe pastbytheStateprogramorotherStateprograms.Routine unannounced inspectionswillbe performed ona periodicbasisduringthe four(4)yearreaccreditationperiod.TheStatelead-based paintregulationsrequiretraining providerstoinform the lead program beforeteaching a course; therefore,itwillbeeasytoscheduleroutineinspections.RenovationActivitiesTheStatelead-based paint regulation requiresthe submittalofa project notificationbeforethecommencementofanyrenovation project; therefore, the lead program will beawareofrenovationactivitiesbeing performed within theState.Thisinformation will be utilizedinapplying theinspectionschemetothe compliance program.Thehighest prioritywillbe to respondtotipsand complaints concerning renovation projects.Thenext prioritywillbeto inspect renovationprojectsbeing performedinday carecenters dueto thelarge numberofchildren under theageofsix(6)that couldbeeffectediftherenovationprojectisnotperformed properlyThenext prioritywouldbeprojectsperformedinmulti-family residential units.Nextwillbesinglefamily units.Low income multi-familyorsingle family residential rentalunits willhave ahighpriority sincetheoccupantsoftherental units wouldnot be incontrolofthe project,potentially putting themata higher riskthaninprivatelyownedresidentialunits.Thenext prioritywouldbe toinspectthoseprojectsbeing performedbycontractorsthathave ahistoryofprior violationswithinthe State orthat havehadprior violationsinotherstates.Thenextprioritywillbeprojects beingperformedbycontractorsthathavenotpreviouslyperformed theirfirstrenovationproject withinthe State.Thenextprioritywouldbeselected projectsinvarious geographic locations throughouttheState.Eventhoughviolation discovery wouldnotnecessarilybeexpected, the inspectionswouldmaketheregulatedcommunityawarethat theStatelead-based paintprogramhasanactivecompliance program that coverstheentire State.These routine inspections wouldalsoserve asanoutreachleducationalopportunitytothe regulated community.ThegoaloftheStateprogram istorespondtoalltips and complaints within24-48hoursofreceipt.Pre-Renovation Education ProgramEach visitata renovation projectsitewill includea checktodetermineifthepre-renovationeducation program requirements weremet.Also, thepre-renovation education programrequirementswillbediscussedatall outreach activities andalltraining program audits.II.B.4.ComplianceandEnforcement Program(§745.327(~)(6))b.FinalApproval(cont.)As discussedinthissection,theStaterenovationcompliance and enforcement programhas theabilitytoreasonably, andinatimely manner,processandfollow-uponinspection reportsandother information generatedthroughenforcement-related activities associatedwiththeRenovation Program.The Stateprogramis inapositiontoensure correctionofviolations and, asappropriate, effectivelydevelopandissueenforcementremedieshesponsestofollowupontheidentificationofviolations.The Statehas proceduresinplace to be used tofollow uponinspections, including case development, consent agreement and consentorders,followupinspections,casecloseout, andtime frames within which theState aimstoachievereport followup,andresolutionofnon-compliance.II.B.4.b.Complianceand Enforcement Program-FinalApproval:FollowUpto Inspection Reports(~745.327(~)(6))ExistingStatelaws,regulations, and procedures,asnotedinvarioussectionsofthisapplicationpackage, provide flexible remedies sufficienttoproperlyaddressviolationsofthe Statelead-basedpaintprogram requirements.Theremedies varyfrom a noticeofnon-complianceforaminor violation(normallyanadministrative (paper) type violation or aminorwork practicestandardviolationhavingminimal effectonthe healthofindividualsorthe environment),totheassessmentofthemaximumpenalty providedbylaw fora major violation.A majorviolationisonethatposes asignificantimmediatethreattothehealthofindividualsandtheenvironment.Amajor violationcould involve theissuanceofa ceaseanddesist orderifnecessaryandormandatory or prohibitionary injunctiverelief.Intheevent criminal activitiesaresuspected,theMDEQwill forwardthe matterto theappropriate authorities.(Commissionmayalsoassessacivil penaltyandshall impose a reprimand or a suspensionorrevocationofany certificate).Major violationswillhave a highestpriorityintheprioritizationscheme.Inadditiontoconsidering publichealth andenvironmental impactscausedbya violation,MDEQwillconsider the magnitudeoftheviolation,thetypeand sizeoffacility, whether facilityhas a poor compliance history, thewillfidnessoftheviolation, costofrestoration or renovation,economical benefitofnoncompliance, seriousnessofthe violation, including harmto theenvironmentandanyhazardto the health,safetyandwelfareof thepublic.Anymonetarypenaltywillconsider punitive aspects, economicbenefitaspects and environmental damage.Inadditionto monetarypenalties,the violation resolutioncould involve the suspension,revocation and/ormodificationofcertificationoffirms andindividuals engagedinlead-basedpaintactivitiesandorsuspension,revocationandmodificationofaccredited trainingprograms.Asnotedpreviously, the Commissionhas theauthoritytoissueemergencyordersandcease anddesist ordersinappropriate cases.TheCommissionmayalsoissueorderswithappropriateandprohibitive or mandatory injunctiverelief.Thelead-basedpaintprogram'spenaltypolicywillbe usedinimplementing theState'spenaltypolicyprogram.....(copyattached).TheCommissionisempoweredtolevy penaltiesofupto $25,000perviolation.Thefollowingmatrix will beconsideredindeterminingthepenalty appropriateto theviolation.IVIOLATIONIMINOR NOTABLEMAJORSmallMediumLargeThesteps availableinprocessing aviolationare shownonthenext page.Followingisa processflowchart oftypicalactions availableintheprocessingandfollow-uponinspectionreportsandother informationgeneratedthroughenforcementrelatedactivities.tMajor-Notable-Minor+ISent SettingUpMeetingtoDiscussViolationViolationInspectionRecordedinWarning LetterSentwithCopyofApplicableRegulationsInspection RecordedinProjectTrackingData BaseandSent to File-Agreed OrderCouldNot AgreeonSettlement-Monetary (ifCommission Hearingapplicable)ComplianceSchedule orAlternativeSettlementProject TrackingData BaseandSentto FileFollow-upCzICommission HearingI.,./IICommission Order*Case DevelopmentActivities*AgreedOrderorCommission Orderwill set outpenalty,ifapplicable, (monetaryandcompliance scheduleor alternative settlement)andtimeGameinwhichviolation mustbecorrected.LetterofCompliance SentFollow-upinspection(s)willbeperformedbythe leadprogramtoinsureviolationshavebeencorrected. If afollow-upinspectiondetermines aviolationhasbeencorrected,aletterof compliancewillbesent.Ifitisdeterminedthata violation hasnot beencorrectedasrequiredbytheorderissued, thematterwillbediscussed with the Legal Department.CIVIL PENALTYGUIDANCEDEPARTMENTOFENVIRONMENTALQUALITYLEAD-BASEDPAINT ACCREDITATIONANDCERTIFICATIONBRANCHDecember10,2009Theguidancewillnormallybeusedbythe Department of EnvironmentalQuality(Department)torecommendpenaltiesbythe Commissionof Environmental Quality(Commission)for violationsofthe Lead-Based Paint Activity AccreditationandCertificationlaws andregulations.Statelawprovidesthat theCommission has thepowertoenforceandassesspenaltiesforviolationsofthe Lead-Based Paint ActivityAccreditationandCertification Act (Act),ofany ruleorregulationorwritten order oftheCommissionissuedunderthe Actorany certificateoraccreditation issuedunderthe Act,MississippiCodeAnnotatedSection49-17-501through49-17-531.Indeterminingtheamountofpenalty, the following shallbeconsideredat aminimum.1.Thewillfulnessoftheviolation.2.Theseriousnessofthe violation, including any harmto theenvironmentandanyhazardtothehealth,safety,andwelfareofthepublic.3.Historyofnoncompliance.4.Economicbenefitasaresult of noncompliance.5.Durationofviolation.6.Knowledge/understandingof regulatory requirement.7.Substantive compliance with other applicable lead-based paint regulations.8.Cooperation of violator.Penalty AssessmentApplicabilitvTraining providers,firms,andpersons performingasproject designers, inspectors, dustsamplingtechnicians,andriskassessorswillbeassessed penaltiesapplicabletoviolationsofthefirm'ssupervisors, renovators, and workers.Calculating PenaltiesThePenalty Matrices (attachments1,2and3),havebeenestablishedforassessingpenalties to training providers,firms,andpersons that violatetheLead-Based PaintActivity Accreditation and CertificationAct,MississippiCodeAnnotated Section49-17-501thruSection49-17-531,andtheRegulations for Lead-BasedPaintActivities.Amonetary penalty,ifassessed,willbebasedonthe Penalty Matrices.Themonetarypenaltiesofthe Penalty Matricesmaybeincreasedordecreased takingintoconsiderations items1-8above.If a violationisdeterminedtobewillfulinnature, thestaff wouldseeka penaltygreaterthanthepenalties of the Penalty Matrices,uptoastatutorymaximumof$25,000.Forpurpose ofthisguidance,aviolationwillbedeemedtohaveoccurred when the responsibletrainingprovider, firm,orpersonhasbeennotifiedinwriting. Whenamonetarypenalty is notdetermined necessarytoresolvea violation, aletterofnoncompliancewillbesent totheviolator.Thisresolutionwillnormallybeapplicabletofirsttime offenders.Inadditiontoorinlieuofamonetary penalty,lieuofamonetary penalty, certificatesthathave beenissued totrainingproviders,firms,orpersonsmay besuspendedor revokedinaccordancewith theregulation.SettlingPenaltiesInlieuofholdingaCommissionhearing,theDepartmentmayenter into asettlementwherein afirmorpersonmayagree topaya smallermonetarypenalty. Such agreementsandpenaltiesmaybenegotiable.Aportionofthe penalty maybeheldinabeyancepending compliance underanestablished schedule.

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# $5,000 $10,000 $1 5,000Suspension,Revocation,andmodificationof CertificatesSrrspension,Revocation,nrtdModl$cationofilccreciitedTrainingProgr-nmsTheCommissionmay,afternotice and anopportunityforhearing,suspend,revoke, ormodifLtraining program accreditation(includingrefresher training accreditation)ifatraining program, training manager,orotherperson withsupervisory authority overthetrainingprogramhas:Misrepresentedthecontentsofa trainingcoursetotheCommissionand/orthestudentpopulation.Failedtosubmitrequiredinformationor notificationsinatimely manner.Failedtomaintain requiredrecords.Falsified accreditation records, instructor qualifications,orotheraccreditation-related informationordocumentation.Failedtocomplywith thetraining standardsandrequirementsinthis chapter.Failed tocomplywith Federal,State,orlocal lead-based paintstatutes orregulations.Madefalseormisleading statementstothe Commissioninitsapplicationforaccreditation orre-accreditation whichthe Commissionrelied uponinapprovingthe application.Srrspension,Revocation,arrdrCfodlficationofCertr~catior~soj.lidividrtalsEngagedinLead-BasedPaintActivities.TheCommissionmay, after notice and opportunityforhearing, suspend orrevokeormodifyanindividual'scertificationifan individualhas:a.Obtainedtraining documentationthrough fraudulent means.b.Gained admissiontoand completedanaccreditedtrainingprogramthroughmisrepresentationofadmission requirements.c.Obtained certificationthrough misrepresentationofcertification requirementsorrelated documents dealingwitheducation,training,professionalregistration,orexperience.d.Performedworkrequiring certificationatajob sitewithouthavingproof ofcertification.e.Permittedtheduplicationoruseoftheindividual'sowncertificatebyanother.f.Performedwork for whichcertificationis required, but for whichappropriatecertificationhasnot beenreceived.g.Failedtocomplywith theappropriatework practicestandardsfor lead-basedpaintactivitiesatChapterI11oftheRegulationsforLead-BasedPaintActivities.h.Failed tocomplywith Federal,State, orlocal lead-based paintstatutes orregulations.Siispensiort.Revocation,andModiJicationofCertificationoJ'FirmsEngagedinLeadBasedPainlActivities.TheCommission may,afternoticeand opportunityforhearing,suspend,revoke,ormod@afirm'scertification if afirmhas:Performedworkrequiring certificationatajobsite withindividuals whoarenotcertified.Failedtocomplywith the workpracticestandardsestablishedinChapterI11oftheRegulationsforLead-BasedPaintActivities.Misrepresented factsinthisletterofapplicationforcertificationtotheCommissionFailedtomaintainrequired records.Failedtocomplywith Federal, State,orlocallead-basedpaintstatutesorregulationsPenaltyGuidanceRationalApplicabletotarget housing and child-occupied facilities,Someresidential units andchild-occupied facilitiesmay beoccupiedbychildren(6yrs.ofage andunder)withelevated blood-leadlevels.Hazards associated with lead-based paintaredetrimentaltothehealthofindividuals,especially children6yrs.of age andunder.Therefore,penaltiesmustbeofsuch magnitudeastoencouragecompliance withtheMississippilead-basedpaintregulations.WorkPracticeStandardsViolationsNon-certifiedpersonsandfirms*-Untrained,non-certifiedindividualscouldcause aresidence or child-occupiedfacilitytobecome contaminated. Penaltyadjustedforfirstoccurrenceandprobable substantive compliance.Improper Lead-Based Paint Activities-Failuretofollow work practicestandardscouldresultin contaminationofatargethousingorchild-occupiedfacility.Penaltyhigherforoccupiedtargethousingorchild-occupied facilitydueto thegreaterpotential forexposureofoccupantsto leaddustcausedbythe abatementorrenovationactivity.Accreditation ViolationApproved trainingmanagerandorprincipalinstructors, teaching standards,developmentandimplementationofQuality Control Plan,andrecord keeping aresignificantviolationsbutnotconsidered majorin thattheviolationscouldexistand the training coursestillbeadequate.Ofthese four violations, "teachingstandards"isconsidered themostsignificantviolation."NOcourseaccreditation"and"issuescertificatestoperson notentitled", areconsidered majorviolationsbyEPA.EPAconsiders these criminalinnature.Trainingcoursesissuingcertificatestopersonsnotentitledto thecertificates aresubject toautomaticwithdrawalofaccreditation.NotificationViolationsNonotice-Thisisamajor violationsinceitisthekeytoaneffectiveenforcementprogram.Ifitwasdeterminedthat the project wasperformedin"probablesubstantivecompliance"considerationwould begiventoreducingthepenalty.IssuanceofNON'sare appropriatefor notificationformdeficiencies.Optionstoconsiderintheresolutionofviolations are issuanceofNON's,withdrawal(revocation)orsuspensionofcertificates, andnegotiatedsettlements when monetarypenaltiesarenecessaryto maintainan effective compliance programfortheprotectionoftheenvironment andthehealthofindividualsinthe StateofMississippi.Normally,afirmwould beassessed apenalty ifasupervisororworkerwerefoundtobeworking andnotcertified. Firms,byregulation,cannot hirenon-certifiedpersonneltoconductlead-basedpaintactivities.Thefirmwill beassessedworkpractice standard violationsthatoccur. Individualsandfirmscouldhave their certificates suspendedorrevokedifaviolationoccurs.Suspensionofcertificates canbefordifferentperiodsoftime,dependingon thenatureoftheviolation. Suspensionofa certificatewill beconsidered before a certificateisrevoked.Itcouldbenecessarytorevoke a certificatewithoutfirst being suspended.II.B.4.b.Compliance and EnforcementProgram-FinalApproval:FollowUpto InspectionReports($?45.3270(6))Cont'dProposedtime frames toimplementthecompliance and enforcementprogramfollows.Violationsresolved witha warninglettercan normallybeclosedoutwithin four weeks.Violationsresolved withtheissuanceofanagreed order can normallybeclosedout within3months.Violationsthat have toberesolvedbyCommission hearing can takeinexcessof3months duetomeetings between involvedpartiesandscheduling/reschedulingofhearingdates.Allcorrespondenceandorders, associatedwith theinspection and resolutionofa violationwillbe filed.Selected datawillbeenteredintothe tracking database.II.B.4.Compliance andEnforcementProgram(945.3:7(~)(7))ab.FinalApproval(cont.)As discussedinthis section,theStaterenovation compliance andenforcementprogramdemonstrates,inits applicationforapproval,thatitisinapositiontoimplement a compliancemonitoringandenforcement program.TheState'scompliance monitoringandenforcementprogramwillensure correctionofviolations,andencompass either plannedandlorresponsiverenovation compliance inspections anddevelopment/issuanceof State enforcementresponseswhichareappropriatetothe violations.The Statehas the legalauthority and abilitytoimmediately implement the required elementsofthissection(II.B.4.b.).II.B.4.b.Compliance andEnforcement Program-FinalApproval:ComplianceMonitoring and Enforcement(§745.327(~)(7))TheStateofMississippi's lead-basedpaintcompliance and enforcement program isinapositiontoimplement a compliance monitoringandenforcementprogram.As documentedinthisandother sectionsofthe programauthorization applicationpackage, thecompliancemonitoringandenforcementprogramwillensurecorrectionofviolations,willencompass planned andimpromptu lead-basedpaintcompliance inspections andwillissueenforcement responseswhichareappropriatetoviolations.Asshownintheapplication package, theState has thelegalauthorityandability (adequate resourcesandinfrastructure)toimplementtherequired elementsofthis section(II.B.4.b.).TheState'scurrentEPAauthorized State lead-basedpaint programhas anactive compliance monitoring andenforcement programinplace.II.B.4.ComplianceandEnforcementProgram(6745.327(a)(2))Ib.FinalApproval(cont.)Thissectionoftheapplication identifies the resourcestheStatewilldevote tothe administrationofits renovationcomplianceandenforcementprogram.Thisstatement addressesboth fiscalandpersonnel resourcesthat willbedevotedto the program.II.B.4.b.Complianceand Enforcement Program-Final Approval:Statement ofResources(§745.327(a)(2))The Staterecognizes theneedforaneffective compliance and enforcement program.Therefore,adequateresources, fiscalandpersonnel,will bededicatedtothe program.Itisrecognizedthatthe resources needswillchangewith timeasthe programmatures and expandswith the possiblepassageofadditional regulationsbythe EPA;therefore,theneeds willbereviewed andevaluatedona regular basistoensureaneffective complianceandenforcementprogramismaintained.Fiscalprogramneedswillbesupportedwithavailablefederalgrantsandfeesfrom accreditationoftraining providers, certificationofindividuals andfirmsand from lead-basedpaint renovationprojectsperformedinthe State.TheStatelaw provides forthe collectionoffeestosupporttheState program.Theresource needsforconducting the complianceandenforcementprogramwillbeconsideredinestablishingandmaintainingthe feesstructure.Statefundsisapossibleoptioninthe futureifnecessaryto meet programfunding needs.Personnelrequiredtocarry outaneffective compliance and enforcement programwillbedevotedtothe State lead-basedpaintRenovation, Repair andPaintingProgramand thePre-Renovation Education Program.Currently,thestaff consistsoffour individuals.Plansareto hireadditional enforcementstaffmembers to meetprogram requirementsinthefuture.Also, selected staff members performing compliance activitiesintheasbestos sectionandinthethreeregionalofficesacrosstheStatewillbetrained to assistinthe compliance andenforcementprogram as needed.Allstaff members involvedinthecompliance and enforcement programwillbeproperlytrainedto performtheir responsibilities.Inadditiontoacademic training,staffwillbetrainedinevidencegathering,casedevelopment, case settlements, regulatory authority,etc.Inadditionto thenecessary training,thestaffwill beprovidedtheequipmentandmaterialsneeded tooperatethecomplianceandenforcementprogram.Thecompliance and enforcementprogramwill be properlysupervised andmonitored to insure theprogram isrunproperly andmaintainsitseffectiveness.Ib.FinalApproval(cont.)TheState agreestosubmittoEPAthe SummaryonProgressandPerformance ofrenovationcomplianceandenforcement activities (as describedatAttachmentAofthis appendix).II.B.4.b.Compliance andEnforcement Program-FinalApproval:*AgreementtosubmittoEPAtheSummary on ProgressandPerformance(§745.327(a)(2))TheStatelead-basedpaint compliance and enforcement programwillsubmitto the EPARegional Administratorthe summaryonprogress and performanceofrenovation compliance andenforcement activities.Thereportwill includeasummaryofthescope oftheregulatedcommunitywithintheState(whichwillincludethenumberofindividualsandfirmscertifiedinlead-basedpaintactivitiesandthe numberoftraining programs accredited), theinspectionsconducted, enforcementactionstaken, compliance assistance provided, andthe levelofresources committedbytheState tothose activities.Thereport shallbesubmitted accordingtothe requirementsat$745.324(h)of thefederallead-basedpaintregulations.AttachmentsTheSummaryonProgressandPerformance describedbelow is partof therequired elementsforthe compliance and enforcementprogram portionofaStateor Tribal Renovation Program. AState or Tribal renovation compliance and enforcement programmustsubmitto theappropriateEPARegional Administrator areport whichsummarizes the resultsofimplementing the StateorTribal renovation compliance and enforcementprogram,including asummary ofthe scopeoftheregulated communitywithin theStateorTribe,asrequiredby§745.324(h).Thesummarywouldinclude the numberofindividuals and firms certifiedforrenovationsandthe number oftrainingprograms accredited,aswellastheinspections conducted, enforcementactionstaken,compliance assistance provided,andthelevelofresources committedbytheStateorTribetotheseactivities.Thereport shallbesubmitted accordingto therequirementsat§745.324(h).AttachmentB.MemorandumofAgreement(5745.327(e))AnTribethatobtains RenovationProgramapprovalmustestablish aMemorandumofAgreementwith theRegional Administrator.TheMemorandumofAgreement shallbeexecutedbytheTribe's counterpartto theState Director(e.g.,theDirectorofTribal Environmental Office,ProgramorAgency).TheMemorandumofAgreementmustinclude provisions for thetimelyandappropriatereferral totheRegionalAdministratorforthose criminal enforcementmatterswherethatTribe doesnot have theauthority(e.g.,those addressing criminal violationsbynon-Indians or violations meritingpenaltiesover $5,000).TheAgreement mustalsoidentifyanyenforcement agreementsthat may existbetweentheTribe andanyState.