United States

Environmental Protection

Agency

Office of Chemical

Safety and Pollution 

Prevention 

July 2010

http://www.epa.gov/lead

Application and

Instructions for

Training Providers

Applying for Accreditation of LeadBased Paint Activity and

Renovation Training Programs
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ACCREDITATION APPLICATION

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS

Important: Consult the instructions provided for training programs applying for accreditation to complete this form.

Please type or print response in black or blue ink only.

A. General Information

Select one of the following application types:

Accreditation application

Re-accreditation application

Adding jurisdiction[s] to accreditation/amending accreditation

Replacement of a certificate

Indicate the course[s] for which you seek accreditation or re-accreditation. List all EPA-run 

jurisdiction[s] in which you intend to conduct lead-based paint activity training. An EPA-run 

jurisdiction includes an EPA-run state, a U.S. territory, or all Indian tribal land[s] in any one 

EPA Region. Attach additional sheets of paper as necessary. EPA accreditation for 

renovator, and/or dust sampling technician training is valid in all EPA-run jurisdictions (i.e., National Accreditation). 

The fee you must pay depends on the number of disciplines and/or EPA-run jurisdiction[s] in which you plan to conduct lead-based paint training. 

See the fees schedule in the instructions to determine your fee. The total fee listed below should include fees calculated on any additional sheets.

I=Initial

R=Refresher Inspector Supervisor

Risk 

Assessor

Project 

Designer

Abatement

Worker Renovator

Dust Sampling 

Technician Fee

I R I R I R I R I R I R I R 

1st EPA-run jurisdiction

(pay base fee only) $ 

2nd EPA-run jurisdiction $ 

National Accreditation $ 

 Check here if you are listing additional EPA-run jurisdiction[s]. List each additional jurisdiction in the box below as necessary

(N/A to renovators and dust sampling technicians). Each additional jurisdiction is $35 per discipline, 

per jurisdiction. See the definition of EPA-run jurisdiction[s] and the fee examples in the instructions.

For current listing of EPA-run jurisdictions, see www.epa.gov/lead, or call 1-800-424-LEAD.

Courses in an electronic learning format, or a language other than English (list each separately): 

($ for initial course, $ for refresher course, and $

for each additional EPA-run jurisdiction per language) Total Fee: $

Do you request a

fee waiver as a:

(Nonprofit means an entity that has demonstrated to any branch of the Federal Government, or to a state, municipal, tribal, or territorial government, 

that no part of its net earnings inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.)

If your training program designation is nonprofit, specify the IRS-issued number below and submit a copy of an official 

IRS letter confirming such designation. If another agency/state has designated your nonprofit status, indicate the 

agency/state and corresponding identification number and attach appropriate documentation.

 501(c)(3) 501(c)(5) 501(c)(9) Other

 IRS-issued # IRS-issued # IRS-issued # 

B. Applicant Information

Name of Training Program & Street Address:

Business, State, Agency, etc.

Street Address, Suite Number (Please no P.O. Box) City State Zip Code

Mailing Address: 

Address City State Zip Code

Applicant’s Phone #: ext. Fax #: 

Applicant’s E-mail Address: 

Official Use Only

For information on EPA and other Lead 

Programs, see: http://www.epa.gov/lead. 

Check to be listed on EPA’s web site:

 For Evaluation and Abatement

 For Renovation

 I do not want to be listed

 Local Government State Government Federally Recognized Indian Tribe Nonprofit
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Please list all types of facilities and locations at which training will take place and indicate if you plan to train at 

nonpermanent facilities. Attach additional sheets of paper, as necessary. 

Type of Facility Street Address, Suite Number (Please no P.O. Box) City State Zip Code

Type of Facility Street Address, Suite Number (Please no P.O. Box) City State Zip Code

Do you plan to provide training at non-permanent facilities Yes No 

Note: A non-permanent facility is accessed by the training provider (typically through a rental or short-term lease agreement) on a one-time or 

occasional basis. This would include motel facilities and other locations that serve as a temporary training location.

C. Qualifications of Training Program Manager 

Name of Training Program Manager: Last First Middle

Training Program Manager’s Title:

Previous and/or Maiden Name(s), if applicable:

Teaching Workers or Adults Requirement of §745.225(c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii):

Check one of the following:

 Experience or Education or Training or Bachelors

or graduate degree in 

any field

or Experience managing 

a training program specializing in 

environmental hazards

Check the supporting documentation attached for the box checked above:

Experience

Resume

Letter of Reference

Documentation of

 Work Experience

Education

Diploma

Transcript

Training

Certificate

Bachelors 

Diploma

Transcript

Management 

Experience

Resume

Letter of Reference

Documentation of 

 Work Experience

Construction Industry Requirement of §745.225(c)(1)(iv):

Check one of the following:

 Experience or Education or Training

Check the supporting documentation attached for the box checked above:

Experience

Resume

Letter of Reference

Documentation of Work Experience

Education

Diploma

Transcript

Training

Certificate

D. Qualifications of Principal Course Instructor (Attach a separate sheet for each individual.) 

Name of Principal Course Instructor for each course: 

(If more than one, attach additional sheets.) Last First Middle

Previous and/or Maiden Name(s), if applicable: 

Teaching Workers or Adults Requirement of §745.225(c)(2)(i):

Check one of the following:

Experience or Education or Training

Check the supporting documentation attached for the box checked above:

Experience

Resume

Letter of Reference

Documentation of Work Experience

Education

Diploma

Transcript

Training

Certificate
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(Note: 16 hours of training are required for instructors of lead-based paint activities courses and 8 hours for renovator or dust sampling courses)

Discipline: Inspector Supervisor Risk Assessor Project Designer Abatement Worker

 Renovator (8hrs) Dust Sampling Technician (8hrs)

Name of Trainer: Name of Training Program:

Training Program Address:

Street Address, Suite Number City State Zip Code

Training Program Phone #: ext. Date Training Completed: 

Month/Day/Year

Training Certificate Identification Number: 

Construction Industry Requirement of §745.225(c)(2)(iii):

Check one of the following:

Experience or Education or Training

Check the supporting documentation attached for the box checked above:

Experience

Resume

Letter of Reference

Documentation of Work

Experience

Education

Diploma

Transcript

Training

Certificate

E. Lead-Based Paint Activity or Renovation Violations

Does training Program have any past, present, or pending lead based paint activity, or renovation 

violations of EPA, state, U.S. territory, or Indian tribal land(s) regulations? If yes, please attach a 

written explanation.

 Yes No

F. Certification of Course Training Material

I certify that I am using the course training materials as marked in the boxes below for each of the courses that I am 

seeking accreditation as required by §745.225(b)(1)(iii). My signature in Section I applies to this Section F.

Inspector Supervisor

Risk 

Assessor

Project 

Designer

Abatement 

Worker Renovator

Dust 

Sampling

EPA Recommended Training Materials

Authorized State course/program

Other LBP Training

G. Re-accreditation Applicants Only

Use the following space to describe any changes to the training facility equipment or course materials since the 

training program’s last application was approved. Attach additional sheets of paper as necessary.

H. Additional Information 

Use the following space for any additional information or comments that you feel are relevant and want EPA to 

consider with your application. Attach additional sheets of paper as necessary.

Check as many that apply and complete information for each. Attach additional sheets of paper, as necessary. 

Completion of Accredited Lead-specific Training Requirement of §745.225(c)(2)(ii):
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I. Certification Statement

I certify that the training program described in Parts A through H of this application, including any attachments, meets the 

requirements established in paragraph (c) of 40 CFR § 745.225. I hereby attest and affirm that the information included on this 

application, including any attachments, is true and accurate to the best of my belief and knowledge. I acknowledge that any 

accreditation issued pursuant to this application, including any attachments, will be subject to revocation if issuance was based on 

incorrect or inadequate information that materially affected the decision to issue the accreditation. I also attest and affirm that I will 

maintain my accreditation(s) according to 40 CFR § 745.225 and conduct lead-based paint training only in those disciplines and 

geographical areas in which I have received accreditation.

A false statement on this form may lead to prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 or to imposition of applicable criminal and civil

penalties and/or administrative remedies.

Training Program Manager’s Signature Date Signed

(Please print this form then sign legibly within the boundaries of the box above.)

Before you mail your application and accreditation fee, make sure that you have:

Filled out all applicable sections of the application

Signed and dated the application

Made a copy of your application for your files

Enclosed education, experience, and other documentation for the 

Training Program Manager and Principal Course Instructor

Enclosed a description of facilities and equipment

Enclosed the course test blueprint

Enclosed a description of activities and procedures for hands-on skills 

assessment

Enclosed quality control plan(s)

Enclosed course manual(s) and course agenda(s) 

Enclosed the appropriate accreditation fee(s) (check or money order)

Printed “Lead Program User Fees” on the check or money order

For more information, review the attached application instructions. 

Please print out this form, sign it above, then mail original completed application,

supporting materials, and the certification to:

U.S. EPA

Lead User Fees

P.O. Box 979072

St. Louis, MO 63197-9000

Privacy Act Statement: This statement is provided pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. §552a. The authority for collecting this 

information is 40 C.F.R. Part 745, and 15 U.S.C. §§2682 and 2684. The information collected on this form will be used to establish the 

applicant’s eligibility to receive accreditation to conduct training in the field of lead-based paint activities in target housing and child-occupied 

facilities. Disclosure of this information is voluntary; however, the failure to provide this information may delay or prevent an applicant’s 

accreditation. This information may be disclosed in appropriate and limited circumstances to: EPA employees, contractors, grantees or others 

when performing duties that are compatible with the purpose for which this information is collected and when this information is necessary to 

complete the task; a member of Congress in response to a request made with your consent and on your behalf; to appropriate law enforcement 

agencies responsible for investigating, enforcing, prosecuting or implementing specific statutes, codes or regulations and this information is 

relevant to that responsibility; an appropriate adjudicative body when such disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which this information is 

collected and the EPA or the United States has an interest in the proceeding; and the Department of the Treasury, the General Services 

Administration, the General Accounting Office and other Federal, State, and Local Agencies for authorized activities related to this information.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS APPLYING FOR ACCREDITATION OF LEADBASED PAINT ACTIVITIES COURSES 

You may apply to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for accreditation or reaccreditation of a lead-based paint initial course(s) and/or refresher course(s) in either Lead 

Abatement or Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP). 

Under lead abatement, EPA offers accreditation for training providers in the following 

disciplines: Inspector, Supervisor, Risk Assessor, Project Designer, or Abatement Worker. 

Under lead RRP, EPA offers national accreditation to training providers in the following two 

disciplines: Renovator and Dust Sampling Technician.

EPA offers accreditation in states, U.S. territories, and all Indian tribal land(s) where EPA 

directly implements the lead-based paint accreditation program. If EPA does not administer the 

accreditation program in an area you wish to conduct training, you must apply directly to that 

state, territory, or Indian tribe for accreditation. 

These instructions supplement OMB approved form No. 2070-0155, Accreditation Application 

for Training Providers. 

Please note that you must use a separate application form for each application type (i.e., initial 

accreditation, re-accreditation, amending accreditation, or replacement of a certificate). 

For example, if you are applying for initial accreditation for lead RRP as a renovator and dust 

sampling technician, and re-accreditation in two lead abatement disciplines you must submit two 

separate application forms for the initial accreditation and re-accreditation requests. 

How to Apply for Initial Accreditation 

To apply for accreditation of a training program[s], please provide the following: 

1) Complete, sign and date the Accreditation Application for Training Providers (OMB form 

No. 2070-0155). 

2) Calculate the appropriate fee using the fees schedule provided with these instructions. 

3) Provide education, experience, and other documents for the Training Program Manager 

and Principal Course Instructor. 

4) Enclose the following materials with your application for each course for which you apply 

(see detailed discussion of each item later in this document): 

a. Description of training facilities and hands-on training equipment; 

b. Course test blueprint; 

c. Description of activities and procedures for conducting the hands-on skills 

assessment; and 

d. Quality control plan(s), described in 40 CFR § 745.225(c)(9). 

5) Indicate whose course materials you will use: 

a. EPA model training materials. Enclose a copy of the first five pages of the 

instructor and student manuals that are being used for each course for which 

you’ve applied. 

b. EPA-authorized state or Indian tribe approved. Enclose a copy of the agenda 

and first five pages of the student and instructor manuals for each course for 

which you’ve applied. 

c. Your own. For all course materials that are not EPA model training or training 

approved by an EPA-authorized state or Indian tribe, enclose a complete copy of 
the student and instructor manuals, or other materials to be used, for each 

course for which you’ve applied. Additionally, provide a copy of the agenda for 

each course. 

Note: When applying for accreditation of a course in a language other than English, 

include a signed statement from a qualified, independent translator that the course 

was compared to the English language version and found to be accurate. 

6) Print “Lead Program Users Fees” on the check or money order for the fee[s] and mail it 

with your application to the following address: 

U.S. EPA 

Lead User Fees 

P.O. Box 979072 

St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 

Training Facilities and Hands-on Training Equipment 

Provide an inventory of all training materials that will be used to conduct hands-on activities for 

each course for which you are applying, or a note indicating that the materials will be used for 

more than one course. 

Provide a detailed description of each facility to be used for the lecture, course 

test, hands-on training, and assessment activities including a floor diagram and room 

dimensions. 

Class size should be limited to 25, with a maximum of one instructor for every 6 students during 

the hands-on exercises. Should you plan on class sizes exceeding 25, or higher 

student/instructor ratio, then provide an explanation as to how you plan to adequately observe 

and direct hands-on activities. 

If you plan to provide training at non-permanent facilities (like a hotel, or any facility that you do 

not own or maintain) then, in addition to the above, submit a description of the criteria you will 

use when selecting a training site.

Course Test and Course Test Blueprint 

Course completion exams developed by EPA are available for the 4-hour and 8-hour renovator 

courses. The exams were developed and statistically validated to ensure their fairness and 

accuracy. You have the option to either use the exam developed by EPA, or one that you 

develop. If you decide to use the EPA exam, you don't need to submit a course test blueprint, 

just make note that you plan to use the EPA exam in your application materials. Once your 

accreditation is complete, the training manager must contact the National Lead Information 

Center at 1-800-424-LEAD to get a copy. There are multiple versions of each exam, once 

you've signed up to use the EPA exam a new exam will be sent to you about every three months.

If you wish to use your own course complete exam, simply provide a copy of the course test 

blueprint for each course for which you are applying. The course test blueprint is a written 

document identifying the proportion of course test questions devoted to each major topic in the 

course curriculum. You should not submit a copy of the course test. For an initial course, the 

course test blueprint should use the course topics established in 745.225(d) to identify the 

proportion of course test questions which should be devoted to each topic. For a refresher 

course, the course test blueprint should use the course topics established in 745.225(e)(1) to 

identify the proportion of course test questions which should be devoted to each topic. 
Description of Activities and Procedures for Conducting the Hands-on Skills Assessment 

Include a description of the activities and procedures that will be used for conducting the 

assessment of hands-on skills for each course for which you are applying. This should include: 

1) the list of hands-on topics covered in the course, 2) the activities performed for each handson topic, and 3) the method to determine the trainee’s ability to perform each of the hands-on 

activities. 

Quality Control Plan 

Include a copy of the quality control plan. The plan should contain at least the following 

elements: 

1. Procedures for periodic revision of training materials and the course test to reflect 

innovations in the field. 

2. Procedures for the training manager's annual review of principal instructor competency. 

In situations where the training manager and principal instructor are the same person an 

objective review of the principle instructor’s performance is not possible. In such a case, 

alternative evaluation methods should be discussed (i.e., student evaluations & 

feedback, peer review, etc.). 

3. For Renovator and Dust Sampling Technician disciplines, an acknowledgement that the 

trainer understands and will comply with the following items (these items are described 

in detail at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/trainerinstructions.htm): 

• Notification requirements and digital photograph submission instructions 

• Recordkeeping requirements 

• Course completion certificate requirements and unique identification number protocol 

Training Using Video Conference and/or Video Recording

If you plan to deliver training using a video conference and/or video recording of lecture 

materials, you should include information on how you plan to conduct the training in the Quality 

Control Plan. The Quality Control Plan should explain how the course will be delivered, and 

how the video conference technology and/or video recordings will be used in the delivery. 

The list below contains examples of the information to be included in the Quality Control Plan: 

 

• Identify the course(s) that will use video conferencing or video recording

• Description of how the instructors and students will interact during the lecture portion of

 the training 

• The location and role of the principle instructor and guest instructors during the training 

• The number of students expected at each site 

• Materials that will be distributed 

• Description of how the course test and hands-on skills assessment will be conducted 

• A copy of any video recordings being used for the training delivery must be provided 

 with the application

• Any other pertinent information 
Please note that the hands-on portion of the training must be done using the proper equipment 

for each skill set, and that the hands-on portion and the course test must be given with a 

principle or quest instructor physically present. Also, the principle instructor must conduct a 

portion of the course (lecture, hands-on, or both) which must include interaction with students. 

Therefore, the principle instructors only involvement in the course can't be a video recording. 

If you have already received accreditation to perform classroom training and want to conduct 

training by video conference and/or video recording, you should submit an amended training 

provider application to EPA indicating such and include an updated quality control plan. You 

should complete sections A (General Information), B (Applicant Information), H (Additional 

Information) and I (Certification Statement) of the training provider application. Indicate in 

section H that you are amending your accreditation to include delivery by video conferencing

and/or video recording. You do not need to submit a fee with your amendment. 

Training Via Electronic-Learning Format 

If you plan to offer training in an electronic-learning (E-learning) format, select “Accreditation 

application” in section “A”. Write “E-learning” in the text field labeled “Courses in electroniclearning format, or a language other than English” and select the appropriate course(s) in the 

boxes provided. You may also apply to offer E-learning courses in a language other than 

English by entering this information in the same test box (e.g. E-learning in Spanish). 

To offer E-learning you must read the implementation guidelines document entitled “Model 

Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule E-learning Course Component Implementation 

Requirements.” These guidelines are available at 

http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/toolkits.htm#trainer and describe the implementation and 

Learning Management System requirements for providing the E-learning component content. 

In your Quality Control Plan, you must describe how you will meet each requirement set forth in 

this document. If you do not fully address all the requirements your application will be 

considered incomplete and you will be required to provide additional information potentially 

delaying the approval process. You must include a copy of the E-learning training course you 

will be offering in the form of a CD or by including a link to a webpage and user ID and 

password for EPA access in the Quality Control Plan. This applies whether you are using 

the model E-learning course or an alternative. 

If you are applying to offer only E-learning modules with no in-class presentation of the lecture 

material, you must indicate whether you will use permanent or non-permanent training facilities 

for the required hands-on training activities, the in-person hands-on skills assessment and the 

in-person final exam. 

How to Apply for Re-accreditation 

All training course accreditations expire every (4) years. To ensure that your training program 

will be re-accredited before your current accreditation expires, you must submit your reaccreditation application no later than 180 days before the expiration date. 

For re-accreditation complete only sections A (General Information), B (Applicant Information), 

and I (Certification Statement) of the application and follow the mailing instructions described in 

the “initial accreditation” section of these instructions. 
Amended Application 

The training program must notify EPA in writing within 30 days of changing the address 

specified on its training program accreditation application or when transferring the records from 

that address, adding a permanent training location (a location where training is routinely 

provided, and that is controlled and maintained by the trainer), employment of a new training 

manager or principal instructor, or adding an additional jurisdiction. Such notification is 

accomplished by submitting an amended application. 

 

Amended applications must be sent to the following address: 

 U.S. EPA 

 P.O. Box 14417 

 Washington DC 20044-4417

Replacement of a Certificate 

To replace a certificate, complete only sections A (General Information), B (Applicant 

Information), and I (Certification Statement) of the application and follow the mailing instructions 

described in the “initial accreditation” section of these instructions. 

Incomplete Application 

If any components of your application are missing, your application will become inactive for a 

period not to exceed 30 days until the application is made complete. If you do not complete your 

application, EPA will return the application package. You may apply again with a complete 

package. Please call 1-800-424-LEAD to see if your application is complete.

Fees 

The fee[s] for applying for accreditation, re-accreditation, and other requests are listed in the 

following schedule. It is important that you: 

1) Calculate the fee based on the number of discipline[s] and EPA-run jurisdiction[s] in 

which you plan to operate. 

a. If applying for lead abatement discipline accreditation, submit a $35 dollar fee 

for Indian tribal land[s] located in each EPA Region, (e.g., if applying for 

accreditation in multiple Indian Tribal lands located in Region 5 and Region 7 you 

must pay a $35 fee per Region, or a total of $70). 

b. If applying for lead RRP discipline accreditation, there is NO jurisdictional fee – 

the accreditation or re-accreditation fee is a National Accreditation for all 

jurisdictions where EPA administers the program. 

2) Write your total fee amount in Section A of the application, even if you attach additional 

sheets of paper listing additional EPA-run jurisdictions for lead abatement disciplines. 

3) Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 

Other methods of payment include wire transfer, electronic funds transfer, and, for 

government payers, online payment agency collection (OPAC). 
Fee Schedule 

Course Accreditation Fee Re-accreditation Fee 

Lead Abatement Initial Course 

Inspector $870 $620 

Supervisor $870 $620

Risk Assessor $870 $620

Project Designer $870 $620

Abatement Worker (English) $870 $620

Abatement Worker (non-English) $870 $620

Lead Abatement Refresher Course 

Inspector $690 $580 

Supervisor $690 $580

Risk Assessor $690 $580

Project Designer $690 $580

Abatement Worker (English) $690 $580

Abatement Worker (non-English) $690 $580

Lead RRP Initial Course 

Renovator $560 $340 

Renovator Course in a language other 

than English 

$560 $340 

Renovator Course in an Electronic 

Format 

$560 $340 

Dust Sampling Technician $560 $340 

Dust Sampling Technician Course in a 

language other than English 

$560 $340 

Dust Sampling Technician Course in an 

Electronic Format 

$560 $340 

Lead RRP Refresher Course 

Renovator $400 $310 

Renovator Course in a language other 

than English 

$400 $310 

Renovator Course in an Electronic 

Format 

$400 $310 

Dust Sampling Technician $400 $310 

Dust Sampling Technician Course in a 

language other than English 

$400 $310 

Dust Sampling Technician Course in an 

Electronic Format 

$400 $310 

Multi-Jurisdictional Lead Abatement 

Accreditation Fee* 

$35 per discipline for each additional EPArun jurisdiction** 

Replacement Certificate $15 

* Multi-jurisdictional accreditation applies only to an applicant applying in more than one EPA-run jurisdiction. 

** An EPA-run jurisdiction includes an EPA-run state, a U.S. territory, or all Indian tribal land(s) in any one EPA Region 

(For current list of EPA-run jurisdictions, see www.epa.gov/lead or call 1800-424-LEAD.) 
Fee Examples 

1) If training program is applying for refresher Worker course accreditation in two states: 

 

 Refresher Worker accreditation fee $690 

 One additional state fee* $ 35

 Total Amount Due: $725 

2) If training program is applying for national accreditation (RRP) for both Renovator and Dust 

Sampling Technician 

 Renovator initial accreditation fee $ 560 

 Dust Sampling Technician initial accreditation fee $ 560

 Total Amount Due: $1120 

3) If training provider is applying for re-accreditation for Abatement Inspector, Worker, and Project 

Designer refresher courses: 

 

 Refresher Inspector re-accreditation fee $ 580 

 Refresher Worker re-accreditation fee $ 580 

 Refresher Project Designer re-accreditation fee $ 580

 Total Amount Due: $1740

4) If training program is applying for accreditation to offer the Initial Renovator course in multiple 

formats 

 Initial Renovator in-class presentation $ 560 

 Initial Renovator in-class presentation in Spanish $ 560 

 Initial Renovator course offered with E-learning presentation of 

lecture materials $ 560

 Total Amount Due: $1680 
EPA’s Accreditation Fees Refund Policy 

Training programs having submitted an application and associated fees for accreditation or reaccreditation who wish to withdraw their application prior to Agency approval will receive a fee 

refund based upon the schedule below. Training programs who request a refund more than 

10 days after the Agency receives the application will not receive a 100% refund. 

Number of Days Following Receipt of 

Application 

Percent Reimbursed 

Up to 10 days 100% 

11 to 60 days 75% 

61 to 120 days 50% 

121 or more days 25% 

Note: Refunds will only be made after EPA verifies fee receipt and deposit by the U.S. 

Treasury. 

Training programs must notify the Agency in writing in order to qualify for a refund. The date 

your application is withdrawn is the date the Agency receives the withdraw notification. 

EPA will not refund fees after granting a training program accreditation or re-accreditation. 

Refunds are granted only on a per discipline basis. Therefore training programs must withdraw 

their applications for a particular discipline in all EPA-run jurisdiction[s] included on the 

application. If your application is disapproved, EPA will not refund fees. 

Refunds are not available for replacing a certificate. 
Application Process for Training Program Accreditation 

EPA processes applications on a first-come first-served basis. The flowchart below depicts the 

application process for training program accreditation. EPA has up to 180 days after receiving a 

complete request for accreditation to approve or disapprove the application. 

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: The annual public burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 27.6 

hours per accreditation response, and 4.8 hours per re-accreditation response, including the time needed for reading 

the instructions and completing the necessary information contained in this form. Send comments regarding the 

burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to: 

Director, Collection Strategies Division, Office of Environmental Information (OEI), U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency (Mail Code 2822), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. Include OMB No. 2070-0155 

in any correspondence. Do not send the completed form or requested information to this address. The actual 

information or form should be submitted in accordance with the instructions accompanying the form, or as specified in 

the corresponding regulations.