POLLUTIONOFWATERS,ETC.549-17-43thelawsoftheStatoofMiswhippishallkconatruedbmtaatheMhiecrippiCommissiononNaturalResources.Section49-24,however,providerthattheterm"hbippiCommiaiononNaturalResources"shallmeanthe%issippiC4mrnbiononEnvironmentalQualitywherever itmayappcarinthelamoftheStateof%kippiCmwmhrenceaApplicationofthirswtiontohearingabeforeCommissiononEnvironmentalQualityonsolidwaatadispasl)mattem,seo417-17-43.Applicationofthirsectiontosppeahtochancery courtfromorderaofCommiacliononEnvimnmentalQualityorpermitboardonsolidwaatadisposalmatters,see917-17-15.Applicationofthi.sectiont4proceedingsbeforeCornmisoiononEnvironmentalQualityforviolationrofprovisio~governingmineralleases,explorationortestingonscatslands,seeg,%7-17.;\ppsaIfromdecieionofCommhiononEnvironmentalQuality under.bbestaAbatementAccreditationandCartiecationAct,eee437-138-27.Applicationofthissediontoproceedingsbeforethecommissionon violationsoftheundergroundstoragetankactof1988,see94917427.ApplicationofthissectiontotheappealrightaofapelJon%grievedbyaaydecisionwithrespcCttotheundeqmundstoragetankactof1988,sce949-1741.AppealtochancerycourtfromorderofStatePermitBoardorCommissionon EnvironmentalQualitywithrespecttowaterresourcereguiation,sea951-349.HearingsbeforetheCornmimiononEnvironmentalQualityrelativetowatermumeregulation,see9851381and51-3-56.RamarchandhcticeRetemnces93CJS,Watersgg63etseq.hnotation8-Judicialreviewunder416ofNoissControlActof1972(42USCS94915)ofactionofAdministratorofEnvironmentalProtectionAgency.59ALRFed705.1UDICIALDECISIONS-Inanactionbyacitizenr'groupchalleng-satisfythehearingrequirementofg49-17-41,ingtheissuanceofawaetewaterdischargedeapitetheprohibitioninthatsectionofmulpermittoanindustrialplant,a publichear-tiplehearingsonthesamesubjectmatter.ingsolelyforthepurpcmofpermittinginter-SavetheBay.Inc.v,WhippiAir&WaterestedpartiestoexpresstheirviemwithrePollutionControlCorn.(1976,Mise)341So2dapecttodischargepermitswarincrufRcientto98.$49-17-43.Penalties.(a)AnypersonfoundbythecommissionviolatinganyoftheprovisionsofSections49-17-1through49-17-43,or anyruleor regulationorwritten orderofthecommissionin pursuancethereoforanyconditionorlimitationofapermit,exceptapermit requiredundertheSolidWastesDisposalLawof1974(Sections17-17-1through17-17-47),shallbesubjecttoa civilpenaltyofnot morethanTwenty-fiveThousandDollars($25,000.001,foreachviolation,suchpenaltytobeassessedandleviedbythecommissionafterahearingasprovidedhereinabove. Appeals fromtheimpositionofthecivilpenaltymaybetakentothechancerycourtinthe same mannerasappealsfromordersofthecommission.Ifthe appellantdesires tostay theexecutionofa civilpenaltyassessed bythecommission,heshallgivebondwithsufficientresidentsuretiesofoneormoreguarantyorsuretycompaniesauthorized todobusiness inthis state,payable totheStateofMississippi,inanamountequal todoubletheamountofanycivilpenaltyassessedbythecommission,asto whichthestayofexecutionisdesired, conditioned,ifthejudgmentPouvno~OFWxrms,ETC.§49-17-28NaturalRedourcea"hllmeantheMississippiCommissiononEnvimnmentalwtruher.ever~tmayapparinthelawoftheStamof.\Aiasislippi.CmmreferancmiModibcnrionoflabeling,suspension.orcancellationofregietrationofanyfs-rpumuanttonotice fromammislriononNeturdR~MU~CCIunderchissection.seag7-7-7.$49-17-27.Emergencyorders;publicnoticeofemergencysituations.Intheeventanemergencyisfound toexistbythecommission,itmayissueanemergencyorderascircumstancesmayrequire.Saidemergencyorder shallbecomeoperativeatthetimeanddatedesignatedthereinandshallremaininforceuntilmodifiedorcancelledbythecommissionorsupersededbyaregularorderofthecommissionorforaperiodofforty-five(45)days fromitseffectivedate,whichevershalloccurfirst,andmaybeenforcedbyaninjunctionifnecessary.Thechancery courtshallalwaysbedeemedopenforhearingrequestsforinjunctionstoenforcesuchemergencyordersandthesameshallhaveprecedence overothermatters.When,intheopinionofthecommissionoritsexecutive director,anemergencysituation existswhichcreatqsanimminentandsubstantialendangermentthreateningthepublichealthandsafetvntui-dpropertvofth~pnpkd&sstate,noticeshallbegivenimmediatelytolocalgoverningauthorities,both countyandmunicipal,thestateemernencv--managementorganization,and thegovernorfo;appropriateactioninacccrdance withapplicable lawsforprotectionsagainstdisastersituations.SOURCESrCodes,194%$7108123;Laws,1968,ch.358.513:1972.ch.508,411;1980,ch.491.523,eelfromand&orpasuage(approvedMay9,1980).Editor'sNote-%tion49-176providesthattheword"cornmisaion",forpurposaof3049-17-1through4%17-43,meamtheMiddpp:CommiuiononNaturalResourcesactingthroughtheBureauofPollutionControloftheDepartmentofNaturalResources.Section49-17-7providerthattheworda"MissisnippiAirandWaterPollution ControlComrniaaion"wherevertheymayappcarinthelawsoftheStabofMississippishallbeconstruedtomeantheMississippi&&iononNaturalResources.Saction49-28,however, providesthattheterm"Miss~ppiGmmisriononNaturalResources"shallmeantho~biwippiCommissiononEnvironmentalQualitywherever itmayappearinthelawsoftheStabofMississippi.Crossreferent*Stabemergencymanagementagency,seeQ933-15-1etseq.ResearchandPmcticeReferences61AAmJur2d,Pollution Control396,13493US,Waten3943etseq.hotattotlsValidityofstateandlocalairpollutionedrninistrativsrules.74ALR4th566.549-17-28,Permitboard;membership.'Shereisherebycreatedapermitboardforthepurposeofissuing,modifying,revokingordenying,under suchconditionsandlimitationsasitmayprescribe,pennitstocontrolorpreventthedischargeofcontaminantsandwastesintotheairandwatersofthestate;forthepurposeofissuing,g49-2-71.Discoveryandadmissibilityinevidenceofenvironmental self-evaluationreports;divulgenceordisseminationofinformationinreports;exemptionfromPublicRecordsAct,(1)Anenvironmentalself-evaluationreport,asdefined inSection49-2-2,isprivilegedandisnot admissible inanylegalorinvestigative action inanyciviloradministrativeproceedingandisnotsubjecttoanydiscoverypursuanttotherulesofcivilprocedureoradministrativeprocedure,unless:(a)Thepersonforwhomtheeiwironmentalself-evaluationreportwasre pa red,irrespectiveofwhether theself-evaluationreport wasconductedand/orpreparedbyaprivatecontractorhiredbytheperson,expresslywaivestheprovisionsofthissection;~biThecourtofrecord, orhearingofficer, whoshallbeneutral andindependent,afterincamerareview,determines that:(i)Theenvironmentalself-evaluation reportshowsevidencethatthepersonforwhichtheenvironmentalself-evaluation report waspreparedisnotorwasnotincompliance withanenvironmentallaw;(ii)Theperson did notinitiate appropriateeffortstoachievecompliancewiththeenvironmentallaworcompleteanynecessarypermitapplication promptlyafter thenoncompliuncewith the environmentallawwasdiscoveredand,asaresult,theperson did notorwillnot achievecompliancewiththeenvironmentallaw orcompletethenecessarypermitapplicationwithina reasonableamountoftime;iiii)Forthepurposesofparagraphs(b)(i)and(b)(.ii)only,iftheevidenceshowsnoncompliancebyapersonwithmorethanone(1)environmentallaw,thepersonmaydemonstratethatappropriateeffortstoachievecompliance were orarebeingtakenbyinstitutingacomprehensiveprogramthatestablishesa phased scheduleofactionstobetakentobringthepersonintocompliancewithallofsuchenvironmentallaws;(c)Thecourtofrecordorhearingofficer,whoshallbeneutral andindependent,afteranincamerareview,determineethattheprivilegeisbeing assertedforafraudulentpurpose,orthattheenvironmentalselfevaluationreportwaspreparedtoavoiddisclosureofinformationinaninvestigative,administrative, orjudicial proceedingthatwasunderway,orfor whichthepersonhadbeen providedwrittennotificationthataninvestigationintoaspecific violationhadbeeninitiated;or(d)(i)Forenvironmentalself-evaluationreportsmadebeforeJanuary20,2003,thecourtof record orhearingofficer,whoshallbeneutralandindependent, determinesthatevenifsubjecttotheprivilege,itisfoundthataconditionexiststhatdemonstratesanimminentandsubstantialhazard or endangermenttothepublichealth and safetyortheenvironment;(ii)Foranenvironmentalself-evaluationreportthatwas madeon orafterJanuary20,2003,thecourtofrecordorhearingofficer,whoshallbeneutral andindependent,determinesthatevenif'subjecttotheprivilege,itisfoundthataconditionexistsor existedatthetimeofthereportthatdemonstratesordemonstratedanimminentandsubstantialhazardorendangermenttothepublichealth andsafetyortheenvironment.(2)Theself-evaluationprivilegecreatedbvthissectiondoesnotapplyto:(a)Documentsorinformation requiredtohedeveloped,maintainedorreportedpursuanttoanyenvironmentallaworanyotherlawor regulation;or(b)Documentsorotherinformation requiredtobemade availableorfurnishedtoa regulatoryagencypursuanttoany environmentallaworanyotherlaworregulation;or(c)Informationinthepossessionofaregulatoryagencyobtainedthroughobservation,sampling,monitoringorotheiwiseandwhichissubjectto publicdisclosurepursuanttotheMississippi PublicRecords Actof1983;or(d)Information obtainedthrough anysourceindependentoftheenvironmentalself-evaluation report;or(e)Documents existing priortothecommencementofandindependentofthevoluntaryself-evaluationwiththeexceptionofevidenceestablishingarequestfor complianceassistancetotheappropriategovernmentagencyorauthority.(3)(a)Upon a showingbyanyparty,baseduponindependentknowledge,thatprobablecauseexiststobelievethatanexceptiontotheself-evaluationprivilegeundersubsection(1)ofthissection is applicabletoanenvironmentalself-evaluation reportorthattheprivilege doesnotapplytotheenvironmentalself-evaluationreportpursuanttotheprovisionsofsubsection(2)ofthissection,thenacourtofrecord orhearingofficer,whoshallbeneutralandindependent,mayallowsuchpartylimited access totheenvironmentalself-evaluationreportforthepurposesofanin camerareviewonly.Thecourtofrecordorthehearingofficermaygrantlimited accesstoallorpartoftheenvironmental self-evaluationreportundertheprovisionsofthissubsection(3)uponsuchconditionsasmaybenecessarytoprotecttheconfidentialityoftheenvironmentalself-evaluation report.Amovingpartywhoobtainsaccesstoanenvironmentalself-evaluatiorlreportpursuanttotheprovisionsofthissubsection(3)maynot divulgeanyinformationfromthereportexceptasspecifically allowedbythecourtorhearingofficer.(b)Ifanypartydivulges allor anypartoftheinformationcontainedinanenvironmentalself-evaluation reportinviolationoftheprovisionsofparagraph(a)ofthissubsection(3)orifanyotherperson knowinglydivulgesordisseminatesall oranypartoftheinformation containedinanenvironmentalself-evaluationreportthatwasprovided tosuchpersoninviolationoftheprovisionsofparagraph(a)ofthissubsection(3),suchpartyorotherpersonisliakleforany damages causedbythedivulgenceordisseminationoftheinforhationthatareincurredbythepersonforwhichtheenvironmentalself-evaluation reportwasprepared.Thecourtorhearingofficeralsomay issue such contemptordersandsanctionsagainsttheoffendingpartyorsuchparty'slegalcounselasmaybenecessarytoensurecompliance.(4)Nothingin thissectionlimits,waivesorabrogatesthescopeornatureofanystatutoryorcommon-lawprivilege.(5)Apersonassertingavoluntaryself-evaluationprivilegehastheburdenofproving aprimafacie caseastotheprivilege.Aparty seekingdiacloeureofanenvironmentalself-evaluationreporthastheburdenofprovingthatsuchprivilege does notexistunder thissection.(6)Allenvironmentalself-evaluationreportsthat areprotectedbytheself-evaluation privilegecreatedbythissectionshallbe privilegedandexemptfromtheprovisionsoftheMississippi PublicRecordsActinaccordancewithSection26-61-11,MississippiCodeof1972.SOURCES;]taw%1996,ch,627,B2;Laws,2003,ch.301,g1,efffromandafterpassage(approvedJan.20,2003.)Editor'sNote-Thiasectionwasoriginallyenactedae449-2-61andwasrenumbereda8949-2-71atthedirectionoftheAttorney General inviewoftheexistenceofaprior449-2-61, whichwasenactedbyLaws, 1979,ch.471,j6,andwasrepealedbyLaws,1980,ch.548,919, effective May26,1980.AmendmentNotes-The2003amendmentintheintroductoryparagraphof(I),substituted'civiloradministrativeNfor"civil,criminaloradministrative"anddeleted'criminalprocedure" following "civil procedureN;madea minorstylisticchange in(lXbX1);redeaignatedformer(l)(d),aspresent(lMdXi),andadded "Forenvironmentalself-evaluationreports madebeforeJanuary20,2003";andadded(lHd)(ii).ATTORNEYGENERALOPINIONSTheprivilegecreatedbythestatuteexte?dsnotonlytothedocumentthatisthe"environmentalself-evaluationreport,"butalsotowrittencommunicationsandwrittenopinionsassociatedwiththevoluntaryself-evaluationandfactsgathered inpreparationforthevoluntaryselfevaluation.Chisolm,Sept,19, 2001,A.G.Op.Wl-0486."Imminentandsubstantial hazardorendangermenttothepublichealthandsafetyortheenvironment,"asusedinsubection(lXd),mayinfactcover viola-,ti0~thathave actually causedseriouaharmtohumanhealthortheenvironmentatthetimethecourtorhearingofficerismakingthatdetermination,andnotjustfutufapossiblehamorendangerment.Chisolm,Sept.19,2001,A.G.Op.#Ol0486.Theexistenceofa self-evaluationreportthatincludes a reportoffactsdemonstratinganeedforinjunctivereliefdoesnotnecessarily prohibittheCommission'sexerciseofitaenforcementauthority.Chisolm,Sept.19,2001,A.G.Op.#01-0486.Ifa"whistleblower,"informant,or witnessprovidestheCornrnisaionwithinformationotheNvisecontainedinaself-evaluation report,thatpersonis notsubjecttosanctions sanctions undersubsection(3Xb).Chisolm,Sept.19,2001,A.G.Op.it01-0486.Awitnesamustrespond toanydiscoveryrequestthatgoestothefactsthatunderlieanenvironmentalself-evaluationreport,andonlythedocumentsanddocument preparationcommunicationsareprotectedfrom discovery.Chisolm,Nov.21,2001,A.G.Op.#01-0681.CHAPTER43AdminirtrativeProceduresSac25-43-1.Shorttitle.26433.DetLnitions.Agencyadoptionofnrlesdencribingitaorganizatioaandruleaofpractiqpublicinspectionofagencyrules,ordemanddecisions.2-7.Noticeofpro@agencyadoption,amendment orrepealofrulm:em*gencyruler.2643-9.Filingofagencyrulerinotaceofsecretaryofstate;effectivedateofrules26-43-11.Campilatioaandindexingofrules,26-43-13.Noticeofintendedrevocation,suepension,annulmentorwithdrawallicense,emergencysuspensionofLicense.2&43-15.ApplicationofconflictingstatutarypmvMoMgoverningagencyprowdurerinconterrtedcam25-43-17.Opponenkofpropodrdartohaveopportunitytopresenttheirvimandtoreviewadverwrulings.25-4-19.Proceedingrtowhichchapterapplicable.92643-1.Shorttitle.Thischaptershallbeknownandmaybecitedaethe"MiseiseippiAdministrativeProcedureaLaw."SOUR-bwa,le?B.ch481,f1,e@frommdafterJonu~rp1,leTT.CroareferenAuthorityofDepartmentofFinlamandAdminirtrationtopmrndgat.ruleaandregulatfoartoimpbmentfederd-stakprogramr,seaf7-1-ZSU.Apphtionofthiscbnptartoadoptionofrulm,regulntiocuandpolicybyexecutiveofdeputmsnt.ofthmexecutivebranch.asr,f7-174.ApplicabllifgofthiechamstopmmdgationofrubandreguhtiorubythedepartmentarchivemandWry,withrrspattosrchfveaandmrdrmanagement,sue92669-9.Applicllbflttyofthi.chnptwtop~~fnufgati~nbytheStat.Tar:(hSUnhi0nofrubandregulatfolurslntivatomtaLagainstincometaxrobdofor debt.owe3forchildauppottormaintenann,rnf27-7-616.Dueofbureauofblemmmunicatioa,topromulgat.ruleaandregulatfaargoverningfoofcaatract.foracquiritionoftalecommunicationsmms,seaf31-7-22S.Applicabilityofthi.chaptartopmmulptionofrulesandrcgulationabytheatat.boardeducation,eerJI37-14ApplicabilityofthischaptartopmmulgationofrulmandregulationrofMbhdppiBoarddVixationdandTechnicalEd~tion,asc,f37-31-206.ComplkmawithMMdppdAdmhhtmti-mProceduraLawbyStat.DepartmentofHeal&inpmmulgatingruleeandngul.tio~undertheHsrrltbCueCsrtificat.ofNeedActof1979,ac~lg41-7-186.Applicabilityofthosdmlnhtntiwpmceduralawtotheadoption, promulgation,amendla(,andrepalingofleaandrgulationrde&gwiththeatat.medicaleraminer,see841-61-69.Applicabilityofthhchaptertopromulgationofrulea,ngulatioruandstandahgmhomehealthagencies,seef41-71-13.Applicabilityofthiochaptertopromulgationofruler,rtgulatioruandstaadardmforam&toqsurgicalfaciliti~aa$41-75-13.Applicabiliwdthbchawtothopromulgationofrula,rqlulationr,anddandurfrapplidlotobirthingcantem,seo941-77-11.12&+3.DeBnltionrus&inthischapter:"~gency"meameachstateboard,commission,departmentorofficer,otherthanthelegislatureandthecourts.authorindbylawtomakeruleaortodeterminecontestedcaw.(b)onte testedcase"meansaproceeding,includingbutnot restrictedtoratemaking,pricefixingandlicensinginwhichthelegalrighb,dutiesorprivilegesofapartyarerequiredbylawtobedeterminedbyanagencyafkeranopportunityforahearing,otherthandisciplinaryproceedingsoragencyactioninvolving onlyemployen,ofanagency.(e)t'License"includesthewholeorpartofanyagencypermit,certi8-cab,approval, registration,charterorsimilarformofpermiseionrequiredbylaw,butitdoesnotincludealicense requiredsolelyforrevenuepurposes,anddoesnotincludeanyorder,permitorlicenseissued,granted,revoked, suspended,annulledorwithdrawbyanystateagencyincompliance withstatutorypraeedurerorincompliancewith publishedruleaandregulationsadoptedbysuchagencyunderstatutoryauthority.(dl"Licensing"include.theagencypi&respectingthegrant,denial,renewal, revocation, suspension,annulment,withdrawaloramendmentofalicense.(e)"Person"mewanyindividual.partnership,corporation.association,governmentalsubdivisionorpublicor privateorganizationofany characterotherthananagency.(fl"Rule"meameachagencystatementofgeneralappliubili~thimplements,intarpret.orprescribeslaworpoli~ordeaibe.qoganizatiou,procedureorpracticersquinment.ofanyage^^Thekrmincludeotheamendmentorrepalofapriorrulebutdmnotinclude(i)etatsmentaconcerningonlytheinternalmas.agernentofanagencyandnotdectingprivakdghhorpaduresavailabletothepubliqor(ii)declaratoryrulingrhbdpursuanttodon25-43-17;or(iii)intra-agencymemorandaJUDICIALDECISIONS(1)Inadditionto otherrulemakingauthority and requirementsimposedbylaw,eachagencyshall:(a)Adoptasaruleadedptionofitsorganization,etatinethegeneralcourseandmethodofit.operationeandthemethodswherebythepublic mayobtaininformationormakesubmissionsorrequa(b)Adoptrulerofpracticesettingforththe natureandrequiremenbofallformalandinformalproceduresavailable,hh.iingallrequirementarespectingthefilingofapplicationsforanylicenseandtheliceneingprocedureemployedbytheagencyandthemethodwherebypetsonsdesiringnoticeofpending applicationsmayobtainsuchnoticeandrequestanopportunitytobeheard.(c)Allowpublicinapectionofalltuleaandotherwrittenstatementrdpolicyorinterpretationsformulated,adoptedormedbytheagencyinthedischargeofitmfunctione.(dlAllowpublic inspectionofallha1orders,decisionsandopinions.(2)Noagencyrule,orderordecisioni~validoreffectiveagainstanyperaonorparty,nor mayitbeinvokedbytheagencyforanypurpass,untilithambeenmade availableford.iic inspectionashereinrequired.ThuprovleionisnotapplicableinfWorofanypersonor partywhohasactualknowledge thereof.SOURCES1WCch.487,f3.ellhmanddtsrJanuary1.lW7.ResearchmdPncttcoEbfatencsc2AmJUT24AdminhtrativwLow9992etmq.,237etwq.73CJS,PublicAdrninistmtivoBodisrandPrvceduro$971.72.A@'"*O?f8genc~'srnmpiiumwithrequirementofAdminLtnuvepmced-&(6SudiclencgWcf)thatNanqahallincorpora@inadopbdc0n~hgeneralstabmeatoftheir~Yidpu-.46iURFed780.w4memkroffederalregulatoryboard,commiariolsauthority,ora*My&whsparklpatm~in*letankingoradiudicatovpmdgofIqpmndbiuenJ~.?_~rlieaualiflcation"under5USCS4566(b).51ALRFedJ00.JUDICIALDECISIONSAnyrulMorreNationrofadministrativehkChwm(1989,b)849So2d244,105boordrprovidenoleawhsroftheOGR63.totheirpmcbedingrandrecodthanTheMhimippiRule#ofCivilhedundodordedtdertheMeetingAct,notapplytapmcembforstheStaboilpj~1-1etandthePubhfkordGMBaud.Stat*OL1&GarBdvMhanp(l25-61-1etseq.Stah&Gmv(Iw~Mia)542SOM2.44.(1)Priortotheadoption,anendmentorrepealofanyrule,themencv--.,giveatleastthirty(301days'noticeofitaintendedaction.Thenotice---+-__includeastatemen$ofeithertheterms orsubstance<fthiintend&,,tionoradescriptionofthesubjectsand_huesinvolved,andthemannersnwhichinterestedpersonamay presenttheirviewsthereon.ThenoticebePedwiththeofficeofthesecretaryofstateandmailedbytheagencytoallpe~nswhohavemadetimelyrequestofthewencyforadvancenoticeofitsrulemakingproceedinge.Thesecretaryofstateshallfurnishcopier3attherequestofanypersonandshallbereimbumedbytherequestingpersonfortheexpenseofprovidingsuchservice.(2)~fanagency5ndsthatanimminentperiltothepublichealth. safetyorwelfarerequiresadoptionofaruleuponfewerthanthirty(30)days'andstat-inwritingitsreasonsforthatBnding,itmayproeeedithoutprior noticeofhearingoruponanyabbreviatednoticeandhearingthatitfin&practicabletoadoptanemergency rule.Therulemaybeforaperiodofnotlongerthanonehundredtwenty(120)days.onceforaperiodnotexcnl+qninety(90)days.buttheadoptionofanidenticalruleundersubsection(1)fi*sectionisnotpreeludd.(3)Norulehereafter adoptedisvalidunleuadoptedinsubstantidcompliancewiththissection.Aproceedingtocontestanyruleonthegroundofnoncompliancewiththeprocedural requirementsofthissectionmustbecommencedwithinone(1)yearfromtheeffectivedateofthemle.SOURCFS:kwh197%cb.487.44,ebfromandafterJanuary1,Jgn.RsrsuchandMceWferenccw2AmJur2d,AbpinLtradv.kw$9219,280.73CJS,PubllaAdmipSIltradwBodiaandRocsdw$411%113.1AAmJurPt&RForm(X.*lhAdminttratimkw,Fom1eCq.(capuanrlIA~mJurPt&RFomObvhAQlinirtrsti~eLaw,Forms31atrulemakin(l).*'-ahvAnnatatio*AmrivadsddoaorBndingbadonwiden-socudoutrid.ofhp-c.otIntadper@otcounvL18ALE12dW2.'-'tbon,AAm(ni.trrtivadoddonbyotlkarnotprwsntwhoaevtdancr,Warhlrea18&JQ,Weight,inadmhhtr8ti~.pk%d~ofevidenceofWqorpohofput&,opinion,rscognltioa,praferm~~,orIh.lh76A.LR2d839.Co-rntNo~-AppIfdilitfofdecbhdodrin*bdadrrio~d-8cia79ALRZ~112dhh,,Cammentnot.:Rfghttoaa&tutab~codloadmialtrativep-33omm matnowH-74-i.P-@~0-stah-tim%?02543-9.FWngofagencyrulesinof3ceofmcretaryeffectivedateofrule&Of*(1)Eachegencyshallfileintheofaceofthe9-wof8t.t.amwcopyofeachruleadoptedbyit,includingallrule8existingonJan-I,1977.Thesecretaryofstateshallkeepapermanentr-teroftheopentopublicinspection.(2)Eachrulehereafteradoptediseffectivethirty(30)dayexceptthat:*k(a)Ifalaterdatebrequiredbystatuteorspecifiedintherule,thedateiatheeffectivedate.(b)Subjecttoapplicable constitutionalorstatutoryprovisions,apgencyrulebecomes effectiveimmediatelyuponBlingwithtbsecretaryofstate,oratastateddatelesathanthirty(30)&,thereaffsriftheagencyfin&thatthiseffectivedatehnbecauseofimminentperil tothepublichealth,safetyormulurTheagency'afindingandabriefstatementofthereamuthedo,shallbefiledwiththerule.Thewencyshalltakeapprop*measurestomakeemc&ncyrulesknowntothepemnawhonu,beaffectedbythem.SOUR-bwe,1870,ch.48%18,eUfromandafterJan-1,1977.ReoeuehuidPrrctico%?orencoo2AmJw24AdminirtrativeLea40287,290.73CIS,PublicAdministrativeBodiesandPmcedum9489,98,98,111,114.2tj.&&13.Noticeofintendedrevocation,suspemion,-ulmentoroflicense;emergencysuspensionoflicenee.Nosuspension,annulmentorwithdrawalofanylicenseis,dlunle~priortotheinstitutionofagencyproceedingstheagencygivesloticebymailtothelicenseeoffacts orconductwhichwarrantthe,tendedactionandthelicenseeisgivenanopportunityto show complianceith$11lawfulrquirementafortheretentionofthelicew.Iftheqeneyh&thatpublichealth,safetyorwelfare imperativelyrequire.emergency:,tionandincorporatesahdingtothateffect initsorder,summary,,pensionofalicense maybeordered pendingproceedings forrevocation;,,action.Theseproceedingsshallbepromptlyinstitutedanddeter-,nined.,;ouRCES:Low*1976,ch.487.97.eQfromandatbrJanuorg1,1~..~dministrativedecisionor6ndingbasedonevidencesecuredoutsideofhearing,andwithout1rrJanceofinterestedpartyorcounsel.18ALR2d552.Commentnote:Righttoanrisrancebycounselinadminktrativeproceedings.33ALR3d229.Commentnoto:Hemayevidence inproceedingsbeforestataadministrativeagenci~.36\tFW12.Valrdityandconstructionofsta*statubr~provisionforbiddingcountoswy,pending?mew.judgmentororderrevokingorsuspendingprofessional,trade,oroccupationallicense.,?.ALRQth516."Willfulneu"and "publichealth.intereat.orsafety"exceptionstonoticeandopportunityfor825-43-17.Opponenbofpropom3rulutohaveoPporhrslpmnttheirviewrandtoreviewadverseruhgr,3t,Eachagencyahalladoptprocedurestoassurethatpemtimelynoticeoftheirdesiretocontest themakingofanyruleLU&ve'WhQ,opportunitytopresenttheir viewsandhavetheopporhrnityI,,rwoadverssrulings.dSOURCEgaLaws,1976,ch.467.18,sd&omdnibrJ.nw1,18TI,cmmrsfsrcmcclcHewquestondedorrevocationofcertificatetoconductutlllvtionminbwrs~)urcoaandmedicalmrvfcer,me411-83-13AMotatlonrcAdmtnLtratiwdadrionorhdlngbdonevidencesccursdoutsideofh~andprwmnnofInhmtatputgorcounsel.18ALR2d552AbninirtntivedocbioabyoftlcernotpmnntwhenevidenceWMtaken.18AL~Commentnot&-Applicrrbiliwofd&kdoctrinetad&io~ofnd.h---79ALRZd1128.Commentnot.:Righttodatumbycounaalinadmini8tmtiveptacaadingr.33Commentnote-HeuaayevidenceinprocesdlngrbeforestahadmkrintmthapmdraALR3d12826-43-19.Proceeding8towhichchapterapplicable.Thischapter shall notapplytoproceedinaspendingonJanuary1,lgn,but&hallapplytoallagenciesandagencyproceedingrthereinafterbseupandnotexpreeslyexemptedherein,SOURCESLaw%197%ch.487,10,eUfromandnilsrJMU-1,1877.provisionsofSections49-17-1through49-17-43inandonthesaltwaterstheStateofMississippi.SOURCES19BI,ch.5'715$9,ell&omandafterJuly1,1994.&nhndmentNoteThel9Wamendmentsubstituted"CQmmmieiononMarineRssourceo"for"mesineconsgtrqtioncornmindon"~dmbetitutad"CommissiononEnwmumentalQuaIiwfor"airandwahpollutioncontrolcommiarion".549-17-23.Recordofminutes,rules,regulationsandorders;an.,nualpublication,availabletopublicfcopies;index,Thecommissionshall keeptheminutesofthecommission,includingal!orders,rulesandregulationspromulgated, in arecordbook,orbooks,espts.ciallypreparedforthatpurpose.Allminutesofcommissionmeetingsandhearings,andallrules,'regula.1tions,andorderamadebythecommissionshallbeinwritingand shallh,filedinfullbythecommissionin abookforsuchpurposes,tobekepthythecommission whichshallbeapublicrecordandopentoinspectionbythe publicatalltimes during allreasonablehours.Thecommisaionshallcompileandpublishannuallytherulesandregulations promulgatedbythecommiasion incurrentconsolidated version.Thecommissionshallprovidetheconsolidatedcompilationoftherules andregulationstothepublic foracoatsufllcientto coverprintingandpostageandadministrativeexpenses,includ.ingthecostofanycontractualservices necessarytocompileandpublishsuchrules andregulationsonanannualbasis.Acopyofanyrule,minutes,regulation orordercertifiedbythecommissionshallbereceivedinevidenceinallcourtaofthisstatewiththe,=meeffectastheoriginal.Thecommksionshallcompileandindex on acurrent datebasisall ordersofthecommissioninabookforsuchpurposesthatshallbeavailablefor inspectionandcopyingbythepublic. AllresponsibilitiesofthecommissionpursuanttothissectionmaybedelegatedbythecommissiontotheExecutive Director.SOURCES:Laws,1999,ch.011,f5,et?brnandafterpaamage(approvedApril18,1993349-17-25.Procedures forpublication, adoption,amendmentorrepealofrulesandregulationsnecessarytoimlementlawsadministeredbyDepartmentofEnvironmental@ahy.(1)Priortotheadoption,amendmentor repealofrulesandregulationsnecessarytoimplementthischapter,Sedions17-17-1through17-17-47,Seetions21-27-201through21-27-221,Sections37-1381through37-138-31,andallotherlawsadministeredbythedepartment,thecommissionshallconductapublichearingorhearingsthereonaRerpublicnotice.Suchnoticeshallbegivenbypublicationonceaweekforthree(3)successiveweeksinanewspaper havingageneral circulation throughoutthestate.Thenoticeshallcontainadescriptionoftheproposedregulationandthetime,dateandplaceofthehearing.(2)Additionally,theadoption,amendmentorrepealofanyruleorregulationunder this chapter,Sections17-17-1through17-1747,Sections21-27-201through21-27-221,Sections37-1381through37-138-31andall otherlawsadministeredbythe departmentshallbegovernedbythe"MississippiAdministrativeProceduresLaw."Anyrule orregulation heretoforeorhereafteradopted, amended or repealedinsubstantialcompliancewiththeproceduralrequirements underSection25-43-7shallbevalidAproceedingcontestanyruleor regulationonthegroundofnoncompliancewiththe(l',,e~~rdrequirementsofthissectionmustbecommencedwithinone11)ir'fromtheeffectivedateoftheruleorregulation.2df1-(3)Noticeofrulesandregulationsadoptedbythecommissionshallbeb~ishedonceinanewspaperhavinggeneralcirculationthroughouttheyJ+fite.,,,ugCES:Laws,1991,ch.33352.efffromandafterpassage(approvedMarch19,1991).oovrefetencesupondeterminationthatproper conditionsexist,may give noticeofinrenttodtiiB,eneedtoestablish waterusacautionarea. andhold publichearing.asprovidedinthissec-,,on"ndjectmn2%3-7,see$512-1149-17-20.Notificationproceduresastochemicalsinundergroundwaterexceedingstatestandards.,--assreference*?loticefrom Commissioner ofEnvironmental Quality,under thissection,tobcgiveninrelatomodificatlanoflabelingorsuspensionorcancellationofreestration,inrelationtoFjrlc~des,see569.23-7.649-17-28.Permitboard;membership.'J(1)Thereisherebycreatedapermitboard forthepurposeofissuing,flodifying,revokingordenying,undersuchconditionsandlimitationsasitprescribe,permitsto control or preventthedischargeofcontaminantswastesintothe airand watersofthestate;forthepurposeofissuing,modifying,revokingordenying,undersuchtermsandconditionsspecifiedbythecommissionpursuanttoparagraph(Wd)ofSection17-17-27,permitsundertheSolidWastesDisposalLawof1974(Sections17-17-117-17-47);andforthepurposeofissuing,modifying,revokingordenying,undersuchtermsandconditionsspecifiedbythecommission,prrnitsrequired undertheprovisionsofEections51-3-1through51-3-35.Themembershipofthepermitboardshallbe composedofthechiefoftheBureauofEnvironmentalHealthoftheStateBoardofHealth, orhisdesignee;theExecutiveDirectoroftheDepartmentofWildlife,FisheriesandParks,orhisdesignee;theDirectoroftheBureauofLandandWaterResourcesoftheDepartmentofEnvironmental Quality, orhisdesignee;theSupervisoroftheStateOilandGasBoard,orhisdesignee;theExecutive DirectoroftheDepartmentofMarineResources,orhisdesignee;theDirectoroftheBureauofGeologyandEnergyResourcesoftheDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,orhisdesignee;theCommissionerofAgriculture andCommerce,orhisdesignee;aretiredprofessional engineerknowledgeableintheengineeringofwaterwellsandwatersupply systems,tobeappointedbytheGovernor foratermconcurrentwiththatoftheGovernoranduntilhissuccessorisappintedandqualified;andaretiredwaterwellcontractor,tobeappointedbytheGovernorforatermconcurrentwiththatoftheGovernoranduntilhis~iuccessorisappointedandqualified.Theretiredprofessionalengineerandtheretired waterwellcontractor shallonlyvote onmatterspertainingtotheBureauofLandandWaterResources.(2)Membersofthepermitboardwhoareofficersandemployeesofthestateshallreceive nocompensationfortheirservicesontheboard, butotherboardmembersshalireceiveperdiem compensationasprovidedinSection23-3-69,A11boardmembersshallbereimbursedforactualandnecessaryex-warrantsuponrequisition signedbytheExecutive DirectoroftheDepartmentof[Vildlife.FisheriesandParks."DepartmentofEnvironmental QualitySectionINGENERAL............................................................49-2-3ENYIRONMENTALSELF-EVALUATIONREPORTS......................49-2-71INGENERALSEC.49-22.Definitions.49-2-7.DepartmentofEnvironmentalQualityassumingpowers anddutiesofDepartmentofNaturalResources; organizationofdepartment;duties.49-2-11.Economicandfiscalimpactstatements; prerequisitetoenactmentofruleorregulationandnoticeofaction; effectofstatements.49.2-27.Repealed49-2-29.Strategicplanfor operationsofDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality.49-2-31.Comparativeriskassessment,549-2-1.Declarationofpurpose.CrossreferencesMississippiBrownfieldsVoluntaryCleanup and RedevelopmentAct,see§49-35-1etseq.ResearchandPracticeReferenceBennett,Environmental ConcernsinBanlauptcyLitigation.10MissCLR5,Fall1989.HaubergandDawkins,Framework foran EnvironmentalCrimesActinMississippi61MissLJ256(Fall1991).549-2-2.Definitions.Forpurposesofthischapter,thefollowingwordsandphtasesshallhavethemeanings ascribed herein, unlessthecontextotherwiserequires:(a)"Department" meanstheMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality.(b)"Commission"meanstheMississippi CommissiononEnvironmentalQuality.(c)"Office"meansanadministrativesubdivisionofthe department.(d)"Executive director"means thechiefofficerofthe department.(e)"Environmental self-evaluationreport" means anydocument, includinganyaudit, report,finding,communication,oropinionoranydraftofanaudit,report,finding,communicationoropinion,preparedsolelyasapartoforinconnectionwithavoluntaryself-assessmentthatisdoneingoodfaith,whichreportiskeptandmaintained solelywithintheconfinesoftheevaluatedparty.(0'Toluntaryself-evaluation" meansaself-initiated internalassessment.audit,orreview,notothemiseexpresslyrequkedbyenvironmentallaw,ofa16Forassistancecall1-900325-1880facilityoranactitit!.atafacility.ormanagement systemsrelatedto aiacdityoranactivity..Avoluntrviseif-+valuationshdlbedesignedtoident*;andpreventnoncompiittncewithenri.ronrnenta1lrtws.andimprovecornplianc.%nithen~vonrnentalaws.Inarkfition.voluntaryself-evaluationmustbecor,d~ctedbyanotineroroperatordaiwilityoranemployeeofrher3)BTlW01'operzt~rorb!:aprivatecontrxtorenqsgetlbytheownerorope!.ator.(g)"Ent~onmentalliw"meansanyfederal,stateorlocsistatate.IT.&orreplation.orany order.:~wrtl.qreernent.release.peimit.license.stnnciarrlornoticeti-omorissuedbyafederal.stateorI11ca1court.Jgencyorpver?-mentalauthorityinpursuance thereof.SOCRCES:Laws.1!)4.i.ch.627.5.:,ellfromandafterJuly1,1'3'~~.-424DepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality;executivedirector:qualifications.CrossreferencesProceduresforpubtication.adoption.amendmentorrepealofrulesandregulationsnecessarytoimplement anylawadministeredbythe departmentofEnvironmentalQuality,see549-17-25.5-19-2-5.CommissiononEnvironmentalQuality.CrossreferencesPromulgationofrulesandregulationsbycommissiononenvironmentalqualityforadministrationofSurfaceCoalMiningandReclamation Law.see433-9-11.JUDICLU,DECISIONS1.InGenerlinconsistentinviewoftheprocessinwhichTheblississippiCommission onEnviron-$5619-2-1etseq.and49-17-1etseq.dementalQuality(Commission)actedarbi-terminethehierarchyadmethodinwhichtrarilyandcapriciously, andinconflict withthe~~~~~i~~andtheissi sip piE~,,,-themoratoriumstatute(917-17-.59),inde-,n,ental~~~li~~permitBoardaretogov-cidingthatithadnojurisdictionpertainingern,and61li-li-letseq.delegat-totheissuance,modiiicstion.revocationortransferofa non-hazardoussolidwastedis-edauthoritytotheCommissiontoenactposalpermitwhiledsoholdingthatitdidsufficientrulesandregulationstobothdehavejurisdictionovertheandsub-fie"tmsfe?'andsuificientlycarryoutjectmatterconcerningCommissionrulestheprocessasamatterofimportantpublicandregulationsrequiringthe contractoper-policy.Mississippi Dept.ofEnvironmentalatorofthesolidwastefacilitytoholdaQualityv.Weems(Miss.1995)653SO..'^perrnit;these:!determinations weretotally266.949-24,MississippiCommissionon~nvironmental.QualityassumingpowersanddutiesofMississippiCommission onNaturalResources.JUDICI-ILDECISIOSSI.InGeneralcidinqthatithadnojurisdictionpertainingThe)[issijsippiCommission onEnviron-totheissuance.modification.revocationormenrdQuality(Commission)actedarbi-transferofanon-hazardoussolidwastedijtrulyandclrpriciously.andinconrlictwithposalpermitwhilealsonoldinythatittli~lcht!rnuratc~riumstatute(31;-1749).intle-havejurisdictionoverthepartiesandsubForassi~tanceculll-~t~I~I".Y-lW)17alleged breechresultinginadefectivewhwlroof, whichwashardlyamatterofatcrtawideinterest.Craned*MunicipalSeparrtr!SchoolDirt.vJcsco.Inc.(19&(,Mim)149Sa2d226.Proclccutorialimmunity under(17-5.1precluddsponsorofcharihblebingogamnfrom institutingfederalcivilrightsactionagainrtprosacutomforalleged improprietyinpracuringsndexecuting~carchwarrantrinefforttoenjoinbingo games.MetroChnritin.Inc.vMmre(1990,SDMimj748FSupp1156.TheAttorney GeneralWMauthorizedtoassumecontrolofthedefenseofa racialdiscriminationsuitagainsttheBoardofTruatewofStateInrtitutionrofHigherLrarnmgandtheentirestateunivemityandcollegesyrram,andtheBoardWMwithoutpowertoengageprivatecounseltoreprentitsinterest.indepandently.WadevMisaibsippiCooperetiveExtmsronScrv~ce11975.NDMi-)392fSupp229.ThLsectionisnotunconstitutional lorlackofstandards.nordoesitventintheattorneygeneralarbitrarypowertoovagueorunrrviewablebycourtato survive constitutionalscrutiny.WadevSii~iuippiCooperativeEx.tensionService(1975,NDMiss)392FSupp229.87-3-3.Deputy attorneygeneral.Thereshallbenomorethantwo(2)deputyattorneysgeneralwhosequalificationsshallbethesameasthatoftheAttorneyGeneral,whoshallbe appointedbytheAttorney General toserveathiswillandpleasureandwhose compensationshallbefuedbytheLegislature.TheAttorneyGeneralmay,inwritingfiledwiththeofficeoftheSecretaryofState,designatethedeputy attorneysgeneraltoperformanyduties andpowersconferredontheAttorneyGeneral andtoserve inhisplaceandsteadonanynonconstitutionalboardorcornmirrsionforaparticularmeetingorserieaofcalledorregularmeetings;andonsuchboardaorcommissionsthedeputyattorneygeneral'svote,decisionorsignature thereonshallhavethefullforceandeffectandshallbelegalandbindingonthe StateofMississippiaaiftheAttorneyGeneral hadpersonallyparticipatedinsuchmeetingormeetings.SOURCESCodes,1830,136LM;194293826;Laws,1930,ch,164;1970,ch348.81;1986,cb.347,eUitomand&orJuly1,1985.CrourelersncmOathofoffice,woMimConstg288.Beforewhomoathofomceutobataken,sea$25-1-9.Placeoffilingofoathofofice,me425-1-11.Requirementofatateoefcialrtomakeguarantyorsuretyban&,see125-1-13.Compenaationofdeputyattorneygeneral,aca82tM-33.RemuchutdPracticeReferences7AmJurZd,AttorneyGeneral83.7ACJS.AttorneyGeneral$94,5.$7-6-6.Assistantstotheattorneygeneral.Theattorneygeneral shallappointnine(9)competentattorneys,eachofwhomshallbedesignatedaeanassistantattorneygeneral.Theassistantsshalleachposaeaaallofthequaliacationsrequiredbylawoftheattorneygeneral andshallhavepowerandauthority underthedirectionandsupervisionoftheattorneygeneraltoperformallofthe dutiesrequiredbylawofthatofficer;andeachshallbeliabletothepainsandpenaltiestowhichtheattorneygeneralisliable.Theassistantsshallserveatthewillandpleasureoftheattorneygeneral,andtheyshalldevotetheirentire timeandattentiontotheduties pertainingtothedepartmentofjusticeasAITORNEYGENERAL§7-3-7requiredbythegenerallaws.Thecompensationofthewithinenumeratedmistantattorneys generalandallotherregular assistants authorizedbylaw,shallbeAxedbytheattorneygeneralnottoexceedthecompensationfixedbylawforsuch assistants.Theattorneygeneralisherebyauthorized,empowered,anddirectedtodesignatethree(3)ofthesaidassistant attorneysgeneraltodevotetheirtimeandattentionprimarilytodefendingandaidinginthedefenseinallcourtsofanysuit,filedorthreatened,againstthe stateofMississippi,againstanysubdivisionthereof, or againstanyagencyor instrumentalityofsaidstateorsubdivision,includingallelected officialsand any otherofficeroremployeethereof. Whenthecircumstancespermit,suchassistantsmayperformanyoftheattorneygeneral'spowersandduties, includingbutnotlimitedtoengaginginlawsuitsoutsidethestatewheninhisopinionsamewouldhelpbringabouttheequalapplicationoffederallawsandcourtdecisionsineverystateandguaranteeingequalprotectionofthelawsasguaranteedevery citizenbytheUnitedStatesConstitution. Tofurtherprosecuteandinsure suchpurposes,the attorneygeneralircherebyfurtherexpressly authorized,empowered,anddirectedtoemploysuch additionalcounselasspecialassistant attorneysgeneralasmay be necessaryoradvisable,onafeeorcontractbasis;andthe attorney general shallbethesole judgeofthecompensationinsuchcams.Theattorneygeneralmay dischargeanyassistantattorney generalorspecialmistantattorneygeneralathispleaaureandappointanother inhisstead.Theassistantattorneys general shalldevotetheirentiretimeandattentiontothedutieapertainingtothedepartmentofjusticeunderthecontrolandsupervisionoftheattorneygeneral.SOURCES:Cod*IsOB,1163;Hemlngwsy'r1817,13471;1930,13668:1942,$53831,3827-01,3827-041IAW%1904ch.68;1929,ch.11;1930,ch.1M:1866,ch.358,1;1960,ch.2701lo@&ch.487,$51.4i1970,ch.348,$92.3,efffromandafterpmsago(approvedApril1,1970).Cromreferenccn--Appointment and dutiesofrevisorofstatutes,seej7-611.Salarieaofmintantattorney general,seeg25-3-33.Attorneygeneralappointingasshtantattorneygeneraltorepresentstateboardoffuneralservice,Q73-11-49.Attorney general appointinganaslistantattorney generaltoadvisepublicservicecornmibsion,see877-3-9.RemuchandF'rscticeReferenctb7AmJur24Attorney Generalg3.7ACJS,AttorneyGeneral594,s.$76'7.Specialcounselandinvestigators.Thegovernormayengagecounsel toassisttheattorney general incasestowhichthe stateisapartywhen,inhisopinion,theinterestofthe staterequiresit,subjecttotheactionofthelegislatureinprovidingcompensationforsuchservices.Theattorneygeneralisherebyauthorizedandempoweredtoappoint andemploy specialcounsel,onafeeorsalarybasis, toassisttheattorneyMISSISSIPPI COMMISSIONONENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY"REGULATIONS FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES"APC-S-9AmendedDecember10,2009ContentsChapterPageGeneralScopeand Applicability.............................................................................................I...................................................................................................................................Definitions3I.AccreditationofTrainingPrograms..................................................................................11Scope................................................................................................................................11Application Process.......................................................................................................11Requirements for the Accreditation of Training Programs..............................................12MinimumTraining CurriculumRequirements................................................................15Requirements fortheAccreditation of Refresher Training Programs.............................19Re-accreditationofTrainingPrograms............................................................................21Suspension. Revocation. and ModificationofAccredited Training Programs...............22ProceduresforSuspension. Revocation.orModificationofTraining ProgramAccreditation...................................................................................................................22I.TrainingProgram Recordkeeping Requirements.............................................................23...........................................................................................J.Training CourseNotification23K.Non-English LanguageCourses......................................................................................24.....................................................................................H.Typeand Duration ofCertificates.......................................................................................................................25JReciprocity25I1.CertificationofIndividuals and Firms EngagedinLead-BasedPaint Activities..............................................................................................A.Certificationof Individuals26B.Inspector...........................................................................................................................26C.Risk Assessor...................................................................................................................27D.Supewisor........................................................................................................................27E.Project Designer...............................................................................................................28F.AbatementWorker...........................................................................................................28G.Renovator.........................................................................................................................29H.Dust Sampling Technician...............................................................................................30I.Documents.......................................................................................................................30..............................................................................J.CertificationBasedonPriorTrainingIK.Re-Certification................................................................................................................31.......................................................................................................L.Certificationof Firms32M.Suspension,Revocation, and ModificationofCertifications of Individuals Engagedin.............................................................................................Lead-Based Paint Activities33N.Suspension,Revocation, and ModificationofCertificationsofFirms Engagedin.............................................................................................Lead-Based Paint Activities330.Procedures for Suspension, Revocation,orModificationoftheCertification of Individuals orFirms................................................................................................................................33....................................................................................P.TypeandDuration ofCertificates34........................................................................................................................QReciprocity34Regulat~onsforLead-basedPamtActrv~t~esAmendedDecemher10.2009I11.Work PracticeStandards forConducting Lead-BasedPaintActivities........................................................................Effective Date. Applicability. andTerms35Inspection.........................................................................................................................35.........................................................................................................LeadHazardScreen36Risk Assessment..............................................................................................................38Abatement........................................................................................................................40Renovation.......................................................................................................................43.............................................................CollectionandLaboratory Analysisof Samples54...............................................................................................CompositeDustSampling54Recordkeeping.................................................................................................................54........................................................................................................ProjectNotifications54.....................................................................Lead-Based PaintActivities Requirements56IV.ComplianceMonitoring and Enforcement.....................................................................A.ComplianceInspections and Investigations57B.Enforcement.Penalties. Reprimands. Suspensions. Revocationof Certificates....................................Proceedings. and Hearings before theCommission and Appeals57C.Severability......................................................................................................................57A&ndedDecember10.2009GENERAL SCOPEANDAPPLICABILITYPursuant to theauthoritygrantedbythe Lead-Based Paint Activity Accreditation and CertificationAct,Miss. Code49-17-501 through 49-1 7-531,the following regulations contain procedures andrequirements forthe accreditationoflead-based paintactivitiestraining programs, procedures andrequirements for the certificationofinspectors,riskassessors, project designers,supervisors,workers, renovators, dust sampling technicians, and firms engagedinlead-based paintactivities, andwork practicestandards forperforming suchactivities.No personmayengageinlead-based paintactivitiesintarget housingorchild-occupied facilities asaninspector,riskassessor,projectdesigner,supervisor, worker, renovator, dust sampling technician,orfirrnonorafterthe effective dateoftheseregulations, unlessapplicableinitial or renewed certificatestoso engageinlead-based paintactivitieshavebeenissued to such personsbytheCommission,andarecurrentlyineffect. No firmshall employanypersonon alead-based paintactivitywhodoesnot possessacurrentcertificateissuedbythe Commission.No individual willbecertifiedasan inspector, riskassessor,orsupervisoruntil the individualhas passedthe required certification (3rd party) examination for thediscipline.Theseregulationsare applicabletoall personsengagedinlead-based paintactivitiesintargethousingand child-occupied facilities. Persons who perform lead-based paintactivitieswithinresidential dwellingsthattheyown are exempt from the regulations unlesstheresidential dwelling isoccupiedbyaperson or persons otherthantheownerorowner'simmediate family whiletheseactivities arebeing performed, orachild residinginthebuilding hasbeenidentifiedashaving anelevated blood lead levelasdeterminedbythe UnitedStatesDepartmentofHealthand HumanServices; Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention.Also exemptfromtherequired work practice standardsofthe regulations are renovations performedintarget housingifthefirm performing the renovationhasobtainedastatement signedbythe ownerthat the renovation willoccurintheowner'sresidence,nochild underage6residesthere,nopregnant woman residesthere,the housing is notachild-occupied facility, and the owneracknowledgesthat the renovationfirrnwillnotbe required tousethework practicesapplicabletorenovation activities.These regulationsdonotrequire the performance of lead-based paintactivitiesbutestablishrequirements andprocedurestofollow when lead-basedpaintactivitiesareperformed.Eachdepartment, agency, and instrumentality of theexecutive,legislative, and judicial branches of theFederal Government having jurisdiction over any property or facility,orengagedinanyactivityresulting, orwhichmayresult,inalead-based paint hazard, and each officer, agent, or employeethereof shallbesubject to,and complywithallofthe requirementsoftheseregulations regardinglead-based paint, lead-based paintactivitiesand lead-based paint hazards.These regulations require that owners andoccupantsoftarget housing and child-occupied facilitiesreceive informationonlead-based paint hazards before renovationsbegin.The pamphlet, RenovateRight: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families,ChildCare Providers, and Schools,mustbedistributed.Compliancewiththese regulations shallnotaffectorsubstitute for compliancewith allotherapplicablelawsand regulations of the UnitedStatesDepartmentofHousing andUrbanDevelopment, theUnitedStatesOccupational Safety andHealthAdministration,theUnitedStatesRegulationsforLead-basedPamtActiv~t~esAmended December10,2009i.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyandotherfederalagencieswithjurisdiction overissuesconcerninglead-basedpainthazards.Itistheintentofthe"Lead-BasedPaint Activity Accreditationand CertificationAct"thatthe costoftheadministrationand enforcementoftheactbebornefully byfederal grantsandfees foraccreditation,certification,andabatement andrenovation projects.Anyfeeto fund activities shallbesetbyorderofthe CommissiononEnvironmentalQualityandshallbeatlevelsgraduatedtoreflectthe typeofcertificateand thesizeoftheproject,asthecasemaybe.Fees for more thanone(1)disciplineshall be paidbyaseparate checkormoneyorder for each discipline.Allfeesshallbesubmittedto theCommissionbycheck ormoneyorder,payable to the Lead-Based Paint ProgramOperationsFunds.Kegulat~onsforLead-bawdPantAct~v~tlesAmended December102009DEFINITIONS1."Abatement"meansany measure or setofmeasuresdesignedto permanentlyeliminateleadbased paint hazards. Abatement includes, butisnot limited to:a.Theremovaloflead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust, the permanentenclosureorencapsulationoflead-based paint, the replacementoflead-painted surfacesorfixtures, andtheremovalorcoveringof lead-contaminatedsoil;andb. Allpreparation, cleanup, disposal,andpost-abatement clearance testing activities associatedwith such measures.c. Specifically, abatementincludes,but is notlimited to:(1)Projects for which thereisawritten contract orotherdocumentation,whichprovides thataperson willbeconducting activitiesinor toaresidential dwellingorchild-occupiedfacilitythatwill resultinthepermanent elimination of lead-based paint hazards; oraredesigned to permanentlyeliminatelead-based paint hazardsasdefinedinthis section.(2) Projects resultinginthe permanent eliminationoflead-basedpainthazards, conductedbypersons certifiedinaccordance withChapter11,unless such projectsarecoveredbysubsectiond.of this definition:(3)Projects resultinginthe permanent eliminationoflead-basedpaint hazards,conductedbypersons who, through their company name or promotional literature, represent, advertise,or holdthemselvesouttobe inthe businessofperforming lead-based paint activitiesasidentified and definedbythissection,unless such projectsarecoveredbysubsection d.ofthis definition;or(4)Projects resultinginthe permanenteliminationoflead-based paint hazards, that areconductedinresponse toStateorlocalabatement orders.d.Abatementdoesnotinclude renovation, remodeling, painting or repainting, landscapingorotheractivities, when suchactivitiesarenotdesignedtopermanentlyeliminatelead-basedpaint hazards, but, instead,aredesignedtorepair, restore,orremodelagiven structure ordwelling, even though these activities may incidentally resultinareductionor elimination oflead-based paint hazards. Furthermore,abatement doesnotinclude interimcontrols,operationsand maintenanceactivities,orothermeasuresandactivities designed totemporarily, butnotpermanently, reduce lead-based paint hazards.2. "Accreditedtrainingprogram" meansa trainingprogram thathasbeenaccreditedbyeither theCommission,the UnitedStatesEnvironmental Protection Agency(EPA)oranEPA-approvedlead-based paint programinastateortribewithreciprocity agreementswith theCommission,toprovide training for individuals engagedinlead-based paint activities.3. "Adequate quality control" meansaplanordesign toensurethe authenticity, integrity, andaccuracyofsamples,includingdust,soil, and paintchip orpaintfilmsamples. Adequate qualitycontrol also includes provisions for representativesampling.Regulat~onsfor1cad-basedPantActrv~t~esAmendedDecember10,20094."Administrator" means theAdministrator ofthe Environmental ProtectionAgency.5."Certificate" meansa document authorizing aperson to perform lead-based paintactivitiesas-describedintheseregulations.6."Child-occupied facility",asthe termappliestoabatements,meansa buildingorportion ofa-buildingconstructed priorto1978, visited regularlybythesame child, 6yearsofageor under,on at leasttwodifferent dayswithinanyweek (Sunday throughSaturdayperiod), providedthateachday'svisit lastsatleast3hoursandthe combined weeklyvisitlastsatleast6hours,andthecombined annualvisits last at least60hours. Child-occupiedfacilitiesmayinclude,butarenotlimited to,day-care centers,preschools and kindergartenclassrooms.b'Child-occupiedfacility",asthe termappliesto renovations, meansabuilding, or portionofabuilding,constructed priorto1978, visited regularlybythesame child,under6 yearsofage,onatleasttwodifferentdayswithin any week (Sunday through Saturday period), provided that eachday'svisitlasts at least3hoursand thecombinedweekly visits lastatleast6 hours, andthecombinedannualvisitslastatleast60hours. Child-occupiedfacilitiesmay include, butarenotlimited to,day care centers,preschools and kindergartenclassrooms. Child-occupied facilitiesmay belocatedintarget housing orinpublic or commercialbuildings.With respecttocommonareasinpublicorcommercial buildingsthatcontain child-occupied facilities, the child-occupiedfacilityencompasses only thosecommonareasthatareroutinely usedbychildren under age6,suchasrestroomsand cafeterias. Common areasthat children underage 6only passthrough,suchashallways,stairways,andgarages arenot included.Inaddition,withrespecttoexteriorsofpublic orcommercial buildingsthat contain child-occupiedfacilities,thechild-occupiedfacility encompassesonly theexterior sides ofthebuildingthatareimmediatelyadjacent tothechild-occupiedfacility or thecommon areasroutinelyusedbychildren underage 6.8."Clearancelevels"arevaluesthatindicate the maximumamount ofleadpermittedindustonasurfacefollowingcompletion ofanabatementorrenovationactivity.9."Cleaning verification card" meansacarddevelopedanddistributed,orotherwiseapproved,byEPA forthepurposeof determining,through comparison of wet and drydisposable cleaningclothswith thecard, whetherpost-renovationcleaninghasbeenproperlycompleted.10. "Commission" means the Mississippi CommissiononEnvironmental Quality11."Common area" meansaportion ofabuilding thatisgenerally accessibletoalloccupants. Suchanareamayinclude,butisnot limited to, hallways, stairways, laundryandrecreationalrooms,playgrounds,community centers,garages,andboundary fences.12. "Component or building component" means specific designorstructural elementsorfixturesofabuilding, residentialdwelling,or child-occupied facility thataredistinguishedfromeach otherbyform,function, and location.Theseinclude,butarenot limited to, interiorcomponentssuchas: ceilings,crownmolding, walls, chairrails, doors,doortrim, floors,fireplaces, radiatorsand--otherheating units,shelves,shelfsupports,stair treads, stair risers. stairstringers,newelposts,railingcaps,balustrades, windowsandtrim (includingsashes,window heads,jambs,sillsorstoolsand troughs), builtincabinets, columns,beams, bathroom vanities.countertops, andairKegulatlonsforLead-basedPam!Actwct~esAmended December10,20095conditioners; andexterior componentssuch as: painted roofing,chimneys,flashing,guttersanddownspouts.ceilings,soffits, fascias, rake boards,cornerboards,bulkheads, doors and door trim,fences, floors,joists,latticework,railings and railingcaps, sidinghandrails, stair risersandtreads, stairstringers, columns,balustrades, windowsillsorstools and troughs, casings, sashesand wells,and air conditioners.13.-"Containment"meansaprocess to protect workers and the environmentbycontrolling exposuresto the lead-contaminateddust anddebriscreated during an abatementorrenovation.14. "Course agenda" means anoutline of thekey topicstobecovered during atraining course.including the timeallottedto teacheach topic.15. "Course test"meansanevaluationof theoverall effectivenessofthetrainingwhichshall test thetrainee's knowledgeand retentionofthetopics coveredduringthecourse.16."Coursetestblue print" means writtendocumentation identifyingthe proportionof coursetestquestions devotedtoeach majortopicinthecoursecurriculum.17. "Department" means theMississippi Department of Environmental Quality.18."Deteriorated paint" means paintthatiscracking, flaking, chipping,peeling, orotherwiseseparatingfrom thesubstrate of abuildingcomponentorunit.19. "Discipline" means oneofthespecifictypesorcategories oflead-based paint activities identifiedinthis subpart forwhichindividualsmay receive trainingfromaccredited programsandbecomecertifiedbytheCommission.Forexample,"worker" isa discipline.20."Distinct painting history" means the application history,asindicatedbyits visualappearanceorarecordof application, overtime,ofpaintorother surface coatingstoa component,room, orunitof a building structure.21."Documentedmethodologies"aremethodsor protocolsusedtosample forthe presenceofleadinpaint,dust, and soil.22."Drydisposable cleaningcloth" meansa commercially availabledry,electrostaticallycharged,whitedisposableclothdesigned tobeusedfor cleaninghardsurfacessuch as uncarpetedfloorsorcounter tops.23. "Dustsamplingtechnician'' means an individualemployedtoperformdustclearancesampling.24."Elevated bloodleadlevel(EBL)"meansanexcessive absorption ofleadasdeterminedbytheUnitedStates DepartmentofHealth and HumanServices; Centersfor Disease ControlandPrevention.25. "Encapsulant" meansa substancethat formsabarrier between lead-basedpaintandtheenvironmentusingaliquid-appliedcoating(with orwithout reinforcementmaterials) oranadhesively bondedcoveringmaterial.Regulatronsfor ].cad-basedPamtAct~v~t~esAmended December10,200926."Encapsulation" means theapplicationof anencapsulant.-27."Enclosure" means the use of rigid, durable construction materialsthatare mechanically fastened-to the substrateinorder to actasabarrier between lead-based paint andthe environment.28."EPA"means the UnitedStatesEnvironmental ProtectionAgency.29."ExecutiveDirector'' means the Executive Directorofthe MississippiDepartment ofEnvironmental Quality.30."Firm" meansa company,partnership,corporation,soleproprietorshiporindividualdoingbusiness,association,orother business entity that performsorofferstoperform lead-based paintactivities. Thistermalso includes aFederal,State,Tribal,orlocalgovernment agency,oranonprofitorganizationthatperforms oroffers toperform lead-based paintactivities.31."Guest instructor" means an individualdesignatedbythe training program manager or principalinstructortoprovideinstruction specific tothelecture, hands-onactivities,or work practicecomponents of a course.32."HEPAvacuum''means avacuum cleanerwhichhasbeendesigned witha high-efficiencyparticulate air(HEPA)filterasthelastfiltrationstage. AHEPAfilterisafilter that iscapableofcapturingparticlesof 0.3microns with99.97% efficiency. The vacuum cleaner mustbedekgnedsbthat allthe airdrawninto the machineisexpelled through theHEPAfilter with noneof theairleaking pastit.33."Hands-onskillsassessment" means anevaluationwhich teststhe trainees' abilitytosatisfactorilyperformthework practices andproceduresidentifiedinChapterI.D.,aswellasanyother skills taughtina trainingcourse.34."Inspection"meansasurface-by-surface investigationto determine thepresenceoflead-basedpaintandthe provision ofareportexplainingthe results of the investigation.35."Inspector" meansanindividual employedtoinspectorreinspect for the presenceoflead-basedpaint, tocollect samplesfor the presenceofleadindustand soilforthepurposes of abatementand renovationclearancetestingandtoprepare inspection reports.36."Interimcontrols" meansasetofmeasuresdesigned totemporarily reduce humanexposureorlikely exposuretolead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance,painting,temporarycontainment,ongoing monitoringoflead-based paint hazards or potentialhazards,andtheestablishment and operationofmanagement and residenteducation programs.37. "Lead-based paint" means paint or othersurface coatingsthat containleadequal to orinexcessof1.0milligramspersquare centimeterormore than 0.5 percentbyweight.38."Lead-based paint activities" means,inthecaseoftarget housing and child-occupied facilities,inspection,riskassessment,renovation, andabatement,as definedinthissection.39."Lead-based paint hazard" means any condition thatcauses exposuretolead fromleadRegulat~onsfor Lead-basedPamtAct~v~tresAmendedDecember10,20097contaminateddust,lead-contaminated soil, or lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated orpresentinaccessible surfaces, frictionsurfaces,orimpactsurfacesthat would resultinadversehumanhealtheffectsasidentifiedbythe Department pursuanttothe federal Toxic SubstancesControl Act(TSCA)section403.40."Lead-contaminateddust''means surface dustinresidentialdwellings,or child-occupiedfacilities that contains an areaormass concentrationofleadatorinexcessof levels identifiedbythe Department pursuanttoTSCASection403.41."Lead-contaminated soil" means baresoilon residentialrealproperty and on the propertyofachild-occupied facility thatcontainsleadatorinexcessoflevels identifiedbythe DepartmentpursuanttoTSCA section403.42. "Lead-hazard screen"isalimitedriskassessment activity thatinvolveslimited paint anddustsamplingas describedinChapter111.C.43. "Livingarea",involvingabatementactivities,meansany areaofaresidential dwellingusedbyone or more childrenage6and under, including, butnotlimited to, living rooms, kitchenareas,dens,playrooms, andchildren'sbedrooms44. "Livingarea",inthecaseof renovations, means anyareaofaresidential dwellingusedbyoneormore children age5or under, including,butnotlimitedto,living rooms, kitchenareas, dens,playrooms, andchildren'sbedrooms.45."Minor repair and maintenance activities"are activitiesincluding minor heating, ventilationorair conditioning work, electrical work, and plumbing, thatdisrupts 6square feet or less ofpainted surface per room for interioractivitiesor20squarefeet or less of paintedsurfaceforexterior activities where none of the work practices prohibitedorrestrictedbyparagraphF.2.a.(3)ofChapterI11areusedand where the workdoesnotinvolve window replacementordemolitionofpainted surface areas.Whenremovingpaintedcomponents, or portionsofpaintedcomponents, the entire surface area removed is theamountof painted surface disturbed. Jobs,otherthanemergency renovations, performedinthesameroomwithinthesame 30 daysmustbeconsidered the samejobfor the purpose ofdeterminingwhether thejobisaminor repair andmaintenance activity.46."Multi-family dwelling" meansastructure thatcontainsmorethanoneseparate residentialdwellingunit,whichisusedoroccupied,or intendedtobeusedoroccupied,inwhole orinpart.asthe homeorresidenceof one ormore persons.47."Paintinpoorcondition" means morethan10squarefeet of deterioratedpaintonexteriorcomponentswithlarge surfaceareas;or more than2square feetofdeterioratedpaintoninteriorcomponents withlargesurface areas(e.g.,walls, ceilings, floors,doors);ormorethan10percentofthetotal surface area of thecomponentisdeteriorated on interiororexterior componentswithsmall surface areas (window sills, baseboards, soffits. trim).48."Pamphlet" means theEPApamphlettitledRenovate Right: ImportantLead HazardInJrirmationjor Families,Child CareProviders andSchoolsdeveloped under Section406(a)of TSCAforuseincomplyingwithSection406(b)ofTSCA,or any State or Tribal pamphlet approvedbyRegular~onsforLead-basedPantActlvftfesAmended December10,20098EPA pursuantto40CFR 745,326that isdevelopedfor thesamepurpose.Thisincludesreproductionsofthepamphlet whencopiedinfullandwithout revision ordeletion ofmaterialfromthepamphlet(except fortheadditionor revisionofstate or localsources of information).BeforeDecember7,2008,the term "pamphlet"alsomeant any pamphletdevelopedbyEPAunderSection406(a)ofTSCAor anyStateorTribal pamphletapprovedbyEPApursuant to40CFR745.326.49."Permanentlycoveredsoil" means soil which has been separatedfromhumancontactbytheplacementofabarrierconsistingof solid, relatively impermeable materials, suchaspavementorconcrete.Grass, mulch, and other landscaping materialsarenotconsidered permanentcovering.50. "Person" meansanynaturalorjudicialperson includinganyindividual corporation, partnership,orassociation;any Indian Tribe,State,or political subdivisionthereof;any interstate body;andany department, agency,or instrumentalityofthe FederalGovernment.51."Principal instructor" means the individual whohastheprimaryresponsibility for organizingandteaching aparticularcourse.52."Project designer" means an individual employedtoprepare abatement project designs, occupantprotection plans andabatementproject reports.53."Recognized laboratory" meansan environmentallaboratory recognizedbyEPA pursuanttoTSCASection405(b)asbeingcapable ofperformingan analysis forleadcompoundsinpaint,soil,anddust.54. "Recognizedtestkit"meansa commercially availablekitrecognizedbyEPA under40CFR745.88asbeingcapable of allowing auserto determine thepresenceofleadat levels equal toorinexcessof1.0 milligramspersquare centimeter,ormore than0.5%leadbyweight,ina paintchip,paint powderorpaintedsurface.55. "Reduction" meansmeasures designedto reduce oreliminatehumanexposureto lead-basedpaint hazards through methods including interimcontrols,andabatement.56."Renovation" means the modificationofanyexistingstructure,orportion thereof,thatresultsinthedisturbance ofpaintedsurfaces, unlessthat activityisperformedaspartof an abatementasdefinedbythisregulation.Theterm renovation includes(butisnot limited to):Theremoval,modification,orrepair ofpaintedsurfacesorpaintedcomponents(e.g.,modificationofpainteddoors,surface restoration, window repair, surface preparation activity (suchassanding, scraping,orothersuchactivitiesthatmaygeneratepaintdust));the removalofbuildingcomponents(e.g.,walls,ceilings,plumbing, windows); weatherization projects(e.g.,cutting holesinpaintedsurfacesto install blown-in insulationortogainaccesstoattics,planingthresholds toinstallweather-stripping) and interimcontrolsthat disturb paintedsurfaces. Arenovation performedfor the purposeofconverting abuilding,orpart orabuilding, into target housing orachildoccupiedfacilityisarenovation underthissubpart. The term renovationdoesnotinclude minorrepairandmaintenanceactivities.57."Renovator" meansanindividual whoeitherperforms ordirectsworkers whoperformrenovations.Acertified renovatorisarenovator who has successfully completeda renovatorRegulationsforLead-haedPamtActn~t~esAmended December10.20099course accreditedbyEPAoran EPA-authorizedStateorTribal program and has been certifiedtoperform renovationsinthe StateofMississippi.58..'Residentialdwelling" means(1)a detachedsingle familydwellingunit, including attachedstructuressuch as porches andstoops;or(2)asingle familydwellingunitinastructurethatcontainsmorethanoneseparate residential dwellingunit,which isusedor occupied, or intendedtobeusedoroccupied,inwhole orinpart,asthe home or residenceofoneormore persons.59. "Risk assessment" means(I)anon-site investigationtodetermine theexistence, nature, severity,and locationoflead-based paint hazards,and(2)the provisionofareportbythe personconducting the risk assessment,explainingthe results of the investigation andoptionsforreducing lead-based paint hazards.60."Riskassessor"meansan individual employedtoconductriskassessments andleadhazardscreens.toprepare inspection reportsandto collectsamplesforthepresence of leadindust andsoilforthe purposes of abatement and renovationclearance testing.61."Room"meansanenclosed or semi-enclosed livingspacewithinaresidentialdwellingorachild-occupiedfacility.62."Supervisor" means an individual designatedbya contractoror certifiedfirmtoberesponsiblefor the direction andconductoflead-based paintabatement activitiesandtoprepareoccupantprotection plans and abatement reports.63. "Targethousing",asthetermapplies to abatementactivities,means any housing constructedprior to 1978,excepthousing for the elderly or persons withdisabilities(unless any oneormorechildrenage6yearsorunder residesorisexpectedtoresideinsuch housing for theelderlyorpersonswithdisabilities)orany zero-bedroomdwelling.64. "Target housing"asthetermappliestorenovations, means any housing constructed before 1978,except housing for the elderly or personswithdisabilities(unlessany oneormorechildren underthe ageof6years residesorisexpectedtoresideinthathousing for the elderly or persons withdisabilities)oranyzero-bedroomdwelling.65. "Training curriculum" meansanestablished set ofcourse topicsfor instructioninan accreditedtraining program foraparticular discipline designedtoprovide specialized knowledgeandskills.66."Traininghour"meansat least50 minutesofactual learning, including, butnot limitedto timedevotedtolecture, learning activities, small group activities, demonstrations, evaluations,andlorhands-on experience.67."Training manager" means the individual responsible for administeringatraining program andmonitoringtheperformance of principal instructors and guest instructors.68."Visual inspection for clearance testing" means the visual examination ofaresidentialdwellingorachild-occupied facility followinganabatement or renovationtodetermine whether ornottheabatementor renovation hasbeensuccessfullycompleted.RegulattonsforLead-basedPaintActtvtt~esAmendedI>ecember10,20001069."Visual inspection forriskassessment" means the visual examination ofaresidential dwellingora child-occupiedfacility todeterminetheexistenceof deteriorated lead-based paint or otherpotentialsources oflead-based paint hazards.70. "Wetdisposable cleaningcloth" meansa commercially available, premoistened, whitedisposableclothdesignedtobeusedfor cleaninghardsurfacessuchasuncarpetedfloorsorcountertops.71."Wet mopping system" meansa devicewith thefollowing characteristics:Alonghandle,amopheaddesigned tobeused withdisposableabsorbentcleaningpads,a reservoirfor cleaningsolution,andabuilt-in mechanism for distributingorsprayingthecleaningsolution ontoafloor,oramethodofequivalent efficacy.72."Work area"meansthearea thatthe certified renovator establishestocontainthe dustand debrisgeneratedbya renovation.73. "Worker",asthetermappliestoabatements,means an individual certifiedasa worker toworkonabatement projects.74. "Worker",asthe termappliesto renovations, means an individualtrainedbya certifiedrenovator toworkonarenovation project.RegulatronsforLead-basedPamtAct~vrtresAmended December10.2009CHAPTERI.AccreditationofTraining ProgramsA.Scope.1.Atrainingprogrammayseek accreditationtoofferlead-based paint activities coursesinanyofthefollowing disciplines: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor,projectdesigner, renovator,dustsampling technician,andabatementworker.Atraining programmayalso seekaccreditation toofferrefreshercoursesforeachofthe abovelisteddisciplines.2.Atraining program shallnotprovide. offer, or claim to provideCommissionaccreditedleadbasedpaintactivities courses without applying for and receivingaccreditationfromtheCommissionasrequired under paragraphB.ofthis chapteronorafter August31,1998.B.ApplicarionProcess.Thefollowing are proceduresatrainingprogram shallfollowtoreceiveCommissionaccreditation toofferlead-based paint activities courses:1.Atraining programseekingaccreditation shallsubmittherequiredaccreditation fee alongwiththecompletedformprescribedbythe Commission containingthefollowinginformation:a. Thetrainingprogram'sname,address, and telephonenumber.b.Alistof courses for whichit isapplyingfor accreditation.c.A statement signedbythetrainingprogram manager certifying thatthetraining programmeetsthe requirements establishedinparagraphC.of this chapter.Ifa training programusesEPA-developedmodel trainingmaterials,ortraining materials approvedbyaStateorIndianTribethat hasbeen authorizedbyEPA,thetrainingprogrammanagershallincludeastatementcertifying that,aswell.d.Acopyofthestudentandinstructor manuals,orothermaterials to be usedforeachcourse.e.Acopyofthecourseagendaforeachcourse, includingthetimeallotted to teachingeachcourse topic.f.Acopyof the course examinationwiththe correctanswersmarkedforeachquestion.g.Alltraining programs shall includeintheir application for accreditationthe following:(1)A descriptionofthe facilitiesand equipmenttobeusedforlectureandhands-ontraining.(2)Acopy of the coursetest blueprintfor each course.(3)AdescriptionoftheactivitiesandproceduresthatwillbeusedforconductingtheRegulat~onsfor1-cad-basedPantAct~v~t~esAmended December10,200912assessmentofhands-onskillsforeach course.(4)Acopyofthequality control planfor eachcourseasdescribedinparagraphC.9.ofthis chapter.(5)Alistoflearningobjectivesfor each lecture,exercise, andhands-on activity.2.Ifatrainingprogram meets the requirementsinparagraphC.ofthis chapter, then theCommissionshallapprove theapplication for accreditationnomore than 180daysafterreceivingacompleteapplication fromthe trainingprogram contingent uponasatisfactoryon-sitecourse auditbytheDepartment.Inthecaseof approval,acertificateofaccreditationshallbesenttothe applicant.Inthecaseofdisapproval,a letterdescribingthereasonsfordisapproval shall be senttotheapplicant. Priortodisapproval, the Departmentmay,atitsdiscretion,workwiththeapplicanttoaddressinadequaciesinthe application foraccreditation.TheDepartmentmayalso request additional materialsretainedbythe trainingprogram, under paragraphI.ofthis chapter.Ifatraining program'sapplicationisdisapproved,theprogrammay reapplyforaccreditationatany time.3.Atraining programmayapplyforaccreditation tooffer coursesorrefreshercoursesinasmanydisciplinesasitchooses.Atrainingprogrammayseekaccreditation foradditionalcoursesatanytimeaslongastheprogramcan demonstratethatitmeetsthe requirementsofthischapter.4.Forthepurposesofthischapter,courses taughtindifferent languagesareconsidereddifferentcoursesand eachmustindependentlymeet theaccreditation requirements.5.Whenapplyingfor accreditationofacourseinalanguageother thanEnglish,asignedstatement fromaqualified,independent translatorthattheyhadcomparedthecourse totheEnglish language versionandfoundthetranslationto beaccurate.C.Requirementsforthe AccreditationofTraining Programs.Foratrainingprogramtoobtain accreditation fromtheCommissiontoofferlead-based paintactivities courses,theprogramshall meetthe followingrequirements for eachdiscipline forwhich the programisseekingaccreditation:1.Thetrainingprogram shallemployatraining managerwhohas:a.At least2yearsofexperience, education, ortraininginteachingadults;orb.Abachelor'sorgraduatedegreeinbuilding construction technology,engineering,industrial hygiene, safety, public health,education,business administrationorprogrammanagementora relatedfield;orc.Twoyearsofexperienceinmanagingatraining program specializinginenvironmentalhazards;andd. Demonstrated2yearsexperience, education,ortraininginthe construction industryRegulat~onsforLend-basedPamtAct~v~t~esAmended[kcember10.200913including:leadorasbestos abatement,painting,carpentry,renovation,remodeling,occupational safetyand healthorindustrial hygiene.2.Thetraining manager shall designateaqualifiedprincipalinstructorfor each course whohas:a.Demonstrated experience, education,ortraininginteaching workersoradults;andb.Successfully completedtheinitialandprerequisitetraining course requirements oftheEPA-accreditedorEPA-authorized StateorTribal-accreditedtraining coursetobetaught;andc.Demonstrated experience, education,ortraininginleadorasbestosabatement, painting,carpentry, renovation,remodeling,occupational safetyandhealth,orindustrial hygiene.3.Theprincipalinstructor shall be responsiblefortheorganization of the courseandoversightofthe teachingofall course material.Thetrainingmanagermaydesignate guestinstructorsasneededtoprovideinstructionspecifictothelecture, hands-on activities,orworkpracticecomponentsofacourse.Guest instructorsthatteachworkpracticestandardsandhands-onactivitiesmustmeetthequalifications of theprincipal instructor.4.Thefollowing documentsshallberecognizedbytheCommissionasevidence that trainingmanagers andprincipalinstructors havethe education,workexperience, trainingrequirementsordemonstratedexperience,specificallylistedinparagraphsC.I.andC.2.ofthis chapter.Thisdocumentationneed notbesubmittedwiththeaccreditationapplication,but,ifnotsubmitted, shallberetainedbythetraining programasrequiredbytherecordkeeping requirementscontainedinparagraph1.ofthis chapter.Thosedocumentsincludethefollowing:a.Official academictranscriptsordiplomaasevidenceofmeetingtheeducationrequirements.b.Resumes,lettersofreference.ordocumentationofworkexperienceasevidenceofmeetingtheworkexperiencerequirements.c. Certificatesfromthetrain-the-trainercoursesand lead-specifictraining courses,asevidenceofmeetingthetrainingrequirements.5.Thetraining programshallensuretheavailabilityof,andprovide adequatefacilitiesfor, thedeliveryofthelecture,coursetest,hands-ontraining, andassessmentactivities.Thisincludes providing training equipment thatreflectscurrentworkpracticesandmaintainingorupdating theequipment andfacilitiesasneeded.6.Tobecome accreditedinthe followingdisciplines,the training programshall providetrainingcoursesthatmeet thefollowingtraining hour requirements:a.Theinspector course shall lastaminimumof24training hours,with aminimum of8hours devoted tohands-ontrainingactivities.Theminimum curriculum requirementsfortheinspector course arecontainedinparagraphD.1.ofthis chapter.Regulat~onsforLead-basedPantAct~v~ttesAmended December10.2009b.Theriskassessorcourseshalllast aminimumof16traininghours,with aminimumof4hours devotedtohands-on training activities.Theminimum curriculum requirements fortheriskassessorcoursearecontainedinparagraphD.2.ofthischapter.c.Thesupervisorcourseshalllast aminimumof32training hours,withaminimumof8hoursdevotedto hands-on activities.Theminimum curriculumrequirementsfor thesupervisorcourse arecontainedinparagraphD.3.ofthischapter.d.Theprojectdesigner courseshalllast aminimumof8traininghours.Theminimumcurriculumrequirements fortheprojectdesigner coursearecontainedinparagraphD.4.ofthischapter.e.The abatement worker courseshalllast aminimumof16traininghours, with aminimumof8hoursdevotedtohands-on training activities.Theminimum curriculumrequirementsfortheabatement workercoursearecontainedinparagraphD.5.ofthischapter.f.Therenovatorcourseshalllast aminimumof8traininghours,with aminimumof2hoursdevotedtohands-on training activities.TheminimumcurriculumrequirementsfortherenovatorcoursearecontainedinparagraphD.6.ofthischapter. Hands-ontrainingactivitiesmustcoverrenovation methodsthatminimize thecreationofdustandleadbasedpainthazards,interiorandexteriorcontainmentandcleanupmethods,andpostrenovationcleaningverification.g.Thedustsamplingtechniciancourseshalllast aminimumof8training hours, withaminimumof2hoursdevoted to hands-ontrainingactivities.Theminimumcurriculumrequirements for the dustsamplingtechniciancoursearecontainedinparagraphD.7.ofthischapter. Hands-on training activities mustcover dustsamplingmethodologies.7.Foreachcourse offered, thetraining program shallconductacourse test at the completionofthecourse,andifapplicable,ahands-on skillsassessment.Each individualmustsuccessfullycomplete thehands-onskills assessment andreceiveaminimumscoreof70%onthecoursetesttopassany course.a. Thetrainingmanagerisresponsible for maintainingthevalidity and integrityofthehands-onskills assessmenttoensurethatitaccuratelyevaluates the trainees7performanceofthework practicesandprocedures associatedwiththecourse topicscontainedinparagraphD.ofthischapter.b.Thetrainingmanagerisresponsible for maintaining the validityandintegrityofthecoursetesttoensurethatitaccuratelyevaluatesthetrainees7 knowledge andretentionofthecoursetopics.c.Thecoursetest shall bedevelopedinaccordancewiththetestblueprintsubmittedwiththetraining accreditationapplication.8.Thetraining program shall issue unique course completion certificatestoeach individualllegulat~onsforLead-basedPamAct~v~t~esAmendedDecembcr10.2009whopassesthetraining course.Thecoursecompletioncertificateshallinclude:Thenameandunique identificationnumberoftheindividual.Thename of theparticularcoursethattheindividualcompleted.Datesofcoursecompletion/testpassage.Thename,address,andtelephone numberofthe trainingprogram.Theprintednameandsignatureofthetraining managerandprintednameoftheprincipalinstructor.Thelanguageinwhichthe coursewastaught,ifotherthan English.An"approval statement" includingthenameofthe approvingagency(s)anddatesapprovalswere issued.For renovator anddust sampling techniciancourse completion certificates, a photographof theindividual.9.Thetraining managershalldevelopandimplement a quality control plan.Theplan shallbeusedtomaintainandimprovethequalityofthetrainingprogramovertime.Thisplan shallcontainatleastthe followingelements:a. Proceduresforperiodic revisionoftrainingmaterialsand thecoursetesttoreflectinnovationsinthefield.b.Procedures forthetrainingmanager's annualreviewofprincipalinstructorcompetency.10.Thetrainingprogram shall offercourseswhichteach theworkpracticestandards forconductinglead-based paintactivities containedinChapter111and other standards developedbyEPA pursuanttoTitleIVofTSCA. Thesestandardsshallbetaughtinthe appropriatecoursestoprovide trainees with theknowledgeneeded to performthelead-based paintactivities theyareresponsiblefor conducting.1I.Thetraining manager shallberesponsiblefor ensuring thatthe trainingprogram compliesatalltimeswith allof therequirementsinthis chapter.12.Thetrainingmanagershallallow theDepartmenttoauditthe trainingprogramto verifythecontentsoftheapplication for accreditationasdescribedinparagraphB.ofthischapter andtoassure compliancewith all requirementsoftheregulations regardingtraining.D.hfinimtrmTrniningCurriculum Requirements.Tobecomeaccreditedtooffer lead-based paintcourseinstructioninthespecific disciplineslistedbelow, training programsmustensurethat theircourses ofstudy include,ataminimum.thefollowing coursetopics.KegulatlonsforL.ead-basedPamtActlv~tlesAmended DecemberlO,20091.InspectorRole andresponsibilitiesofaninspector.Background informationon leadanditsadverse healtheffects.Background information onFederal,State, and localregulationsandguidance thatpertains to lead-based paint and lead-based paintactivities.Lead-based paint inspectionmethods,includingselectionofrooms andcomponentsforsamplingortesting.Paint,dust,andsoilsampling methodologies.Clearance standards and testing,including randomsampling.Preparationofthe final inspection report.Recordkeeping.Requirementsd.,e., f.,andg.require hands-onactivitiesasan integralcomponentofthecourse.2.RiskAssessora. Role andresponsibilitiesofariskassessor.b.Collectionofbackground informationtoperformariskassessment.c.Sourcesofenvironmentalleadcontaminationsuchaspaint, surface dustandsoil,water,air,packaging, and food.d.Visual inspectionfor thepurposesofidentifying potentialsources oflead-based painthazards.e.Leadhazardscreenprotocol.f.Samplingforother sourcesofleadexposure.g.Interpretation of lead-based paint and otherleadsamplingresults,includingallapplicable StateorFederalguidanceorregulations pertaining to lead-based painthazards.h.Developmentofhazardcontrol options,the roleofinterimcontrols,andoperationsandmaintenanceactivities toreduce lead-based paint hazards.i.Preparationofafinal riskassessmentreport.ReguldtionsforLead-basedPalntAct~v~t~esAmended December10,2009Requirementsofd..f.,and g.require hands-on activitiesasanintegralcomponent of thecourse.Role andresponsibilitiesofasupervisor.Backgroundinformationonleadanditsadversehealth effects.Background informationonFederal, State,andlocalregulationsand guidancethatpertainto lead-based paintabatement.Liabilityandinsurance issues relatedtolead-basedpaint abatement.Riskassessmentandinspection report interpretation.Developmentandimplementationof anoccupantprotectionplanand abatementreport.Lead-based paint hazard recognitionandcontrol.Lead-based paintabatement andlead-based paint hazard reduction methods,includingrestricted practices.Interiordustabatementlcleanuporlead-basedpainthazard controlandreductionmethods.Soil and exteriordustabatementorlead-basedpainthazard controlandreductionmethods.Clearance standards andtesting.Cleanup and waste disposal.m.Recordkeeping.Requirements e.,g.,h.,i.,andj.require hands-on activitiesasanintegralcomponentofthecourse.4.Project Designera.Role andresponsibilitiesofaprojectdesigner.b.Developmentandimplementationof an occupantprotectionplan forlargescaleabatementprojects.c.Lead-based paintabatement andlead-basedpainthazard reduction methods, includingrestrictedpracticesforlarge-scaleabatementprojects.Kegulat~onsforLead-basedPamtAct~v~t~esAmended December10.2009d. Interiordustabatementlcleanupor leadhazardcontrol andreduction methods forlargescaleabatementprojects.e.Clearancestandardsand testing for largescale abatementprojects.f.Integration of lead-based paint abatement methods with modernization andrehabilitationprojectsforlarge scaleabatementprojects.5.AbatementWorkera.Role and responsibilitiesofan abatement worker.b.Background informationonlead and its adverse healtheffects.c.Background informationonFederal, State, and local regulations andguidancethatpertain to lead-based paintabatement.d.Lead-based paint hazard recognitionandcontrol.e.Lead-based paintabatement andlead-based paint hazard reduction methods, includingrestricted practices.f.Interiordust abatementmethods/cleanupor lead-based paint hazard reduction.g.Soil and exterior dustabatementmethodsorlead-based paint hazard reduction.Requirementsd.,e.,f.,and g. require hands-on activities as an integralcomponentofthecourse.6.Renovatora. Role and responsibilities ofarenovator.b.Background informationonleadand itsadverse healtheffects.c. Background information onEPA,HUD,OSHA, andotherFederal,State,andlocalregulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint and renovation activities.d. Procedures for usingacceptabletest kits to determine whether paintislead-based paint.e. Renovation methodstominimize the creation of dustandlead-based paint hazards.f.Interiorandexterior containment and cleanup methods.g.Methodstoensurethattherenovationhas beenproperly completed, including cleaning-verification, and clearance testing.ReeulatronsforLead-basedPaintAclivtt~es~GndedDecember10.2009h.Wastehandlinganddisposal.i.Providing on-the-jobtrainingtootherworkers.j. Recordpreparation.Requiremente.,f.,andg.requirehands-on activitiesasanintegralcomponentofthecourse.7.Dustsamplingtechniciana.Roleandresponsibilitiesofadustsamplingtechnician.b.Backgroundinformationonleadanditsadversehealtheffects.c.BackgroundinformationonFederal,State, andlocalregulationsandguidancethatpertains to lead-basedpaintand renovationactivities.d.Dustsamplingmethodologies.e.Clearance standardsandtesting.f.Report preparation.Requirementd.requires hands-on activitiesas anintegralcomponentofthe course.E.Requirements for the AccreditationofRepesherTraining Programs.Atrainingprogrammayseekaccreditationtoofferrefreshercoursesinanyofthe followingdisciplines: inspector,riskassessor,supervisor, projectdesigner,renovator,dust samplingtechnician, and abatement worker.ToobtainCommissionaccreditationtooffer refreshertraining,atrainingprogram mustmeet the following minimumrequirements:1.Each refreshercourseshall reviewthecurriculumtopicsofthefull-lengthcourseslistedunder paragraphD.ofthis chapter,asappropriate.Inaddition,tobecomeaccredited toofferrefreshertraining courses, training programsshallensurethat theircoursesofstudyinclude,ataminimum,thefollowing:a. Anoverview of currentsafety practices relating to lead-based paint activitiesingeneral,aswellasspecificinformation pertaining tothe appropriatediscipline.b.Current lawsandregulations relating tolead-based paintactivitiesingeneral,aswellasspecific information pertaining totheappropriatediscipline.c. Current technologiesrelatingtolead-based paintactivitiesingeneral,aswellasspecificinformation pertainingto theappropriatediscipline.2.Eachrefreshercourse,except forthe project designer, renovator,and dust samplingtechnician courses,shall last aminimumof8training hours.Theprojectdesigner,Regulat~onsforLead-basedPamtAct~v~t~esAmendedDecember10.200920renovator,and dust sampling technicianrefreshercoursesshalllast aminimum of4traininghours.Foreachcourseoffered,the training programshallconductahands-onassessment(ifapplicable), andatthecompletionofthecourse,acoursetest.Atrainingprogrammayapply for accreditationofarefreshercourseconcurrently withitsapplicationfor accreditationofthe corresponding training courseasdescribedinparagraphB.ofthischapter.Ifso,the Commissionshall usethe approvalprocedure describedinparagraphB.ofthis chapter.Inaddition,theminimum requirements containedinparagraphsC.,exceptfortherequirementsinparagraphC.6.,andE.l.,E.2.,andE.3.ofthischaptershallalso apply.Atraining program seeking accreditationtooffer refresher trainingcoursesonly shallsubmitacompletedapplicationonformsprovidedbythe Commission containing the followinginformation:a.Therefresher trainingprogram'sname, address,and telephone number.b.Alistof courses for whichit isapplying foraccreditation.c.Astatementsignedbythe training programmanagercertifying thattherefresher trainingprogram meetsthe minimumrequirements establishedinparagraphC. ofthis chapter,exceptfortherequirementsinparagraphC.6.ofthis chapter.Ifatrainingprogram usesEPA-developed model training materials,ortraining materialsapprovedbyaStateorIndianTribethathas been authorizedbyEPAtodevelopitsrefresher trainingcoursematerials, thetraining managershall includeastatementcertifying that,aswell.d.Acopyofthestudentandinstructormanualstobeused for eachcourse.e.Acopyofthe course agendaforeach course.f.Acopyof the course examinationwiththecorrect answersmarked foreach question.g.A11refresher training programs shallincludeintheirapplication for accreditationthefollowing:(1)Adescriptionofthefacilitiesandequipmenttobe usedfor lectureandhands-ontraining.(2)Acopyofthe coursetest blueprint foreach course.(3)Adescriptionofthe activitiesandproceduresthatwill be usedforconductingtheassessmentofhands-onskills for each course (ifapplicable).(4)Acopyofthe quality controlplanasdescribedinparagraphC.9.ofthis chapter.(5)Alistoflearningobjectivesfor eachlecture,exercise,and hands-on activity.Kegulat~onsforLead-hasedPantActlvlt~esAmendedDecember10.2009f.TherequirementsinparagraphsC.1.throughC.5.andC.7.throughC.12.of this chapterapply to refreshertrainingproviders.g.Ifarefreshertrainingprogram meetstherequirementslistedinthis paragraphand haspaidthe required fee, thenthe Commissionshallapprove theapplicationforaccreditationnomorethan180daysafter receivingacompleteapplication fromtherefreshertrainingprogramcontingentuponasatisfactoryon-site course auditbytheDepartment.Inthecaseofapproval,acertificateofaccreditation shall besentto theapplicant.Inthecaseofdisapproval,a letterdescribing thereasons for disapproval shallbesenttotheapplicant.Priortodisapproval, theCommission may,atitsdiscretion,work withthe applicanttoaddressinadequaciesintheapplication for accreditation.TheCommission mayalsorequest additional materials retainedbytherefreshertrainingprogramunderparagraphI.of thischapter.If arefreshertraining program'sapplicationisdisapproved,theprogrammayreapplyfor accreditationatany time.F.Re-accreditationofTraining Programs.1.Unless re-accredited,atrainingprogram'saccreditation (including refreshertrainingaccreditation)shallexpire4years after thedateofissuance.Ifatrainingprogrammeetstherequirementsofthis chapter, thetraining program shallbere-accredited.2.Atraining programseekingre-accreditation shallsubmit anapplicationtothe Commissionnolater than180daysbeforeitsaccreditation expires.Ifatraining programdoesnotsubmititsapplicationforre-accreditationbythat date,the Commission cannot guarantee that theprogramwillbere-accredited beforethe endoftheaccreditation period.3.Thetrainingprogram'sapplication for re-accreditation shall contain:a. Thetraining program'sname,address, and telephonenumber.b.Alistofcoursesforwhichitisapplyingforre-accreditation.c.Adescriptionofanychangestothetrainingfacility,equipment,orcourse materialssincethelastapplicationwasapproved.d.Astatementsignedbytheprogram manager stating:(I)That the trainingprogramcompliesatalltimeswith all requirementsinparagraphsC.andE.ofthis chapter,asapplicable;and(2)Therecordkeepingandreporting requirementsinparagraphI.ofthischaptershallbefollowed.4.Upon request,thetraining program shallallowthe Department to auditthetraining programtoverifythecontentsoftheapplicationforre-accreditationasdescribedinparagraphF.3.of. .--thischapterandtoassure compliancewithall requirementsofthe regulations regardingtraining.Reeulat~onsforLead-basedPamtAct1vltle5G.Suspension, Revocation,andMod~fi~ationofAccredited TrainingPrograms.I.TheCommission may,afternoticeandanopportunity forhearing,suspend,revoke,ormodifytrainingprogram accreditation(includingrefreshertraining accreditation)ifatraining program, trainingmanager,orotherperson withsupervisory authority overthetraining programhas:a.Misrepresentedthecontents of a training course totheCommissionand/orthestudentpopulation.b.Failedto submitrequired informationornotificationsinatimely manner.c. Failedtomaintain required records.d.Falsifiedaccreditationrecords, instructorqualifications,orotheraccreditation-relatedinformationordocumentation.e.Failed tocomplywith thetraining standards and requirementsinthis chapter.f.Failed tocomply withFederal,State,or local lead-basedpaint statutesorregulations.g.Madefalseormisleading statementstothe Commissioninitsapplicationforaccreditationor re-accreditation which theCommissionrelieduponinapprovingtheapplication.H.ProceduresforSuspension, Revocation orModiJicationofTraining Program Accreditation.1.Prior totaking actionto suspend, revoke,ormodify theaccreditationofa trainingprogram,theCommissionshall notifythe affected entityinwritingofthefollowing:a.Thelegal and factual basis for thesuspension,revocation, or modification.b.Theanticipatedcommencement dateandduration ofthesuspension, revocation,ormodification.c.Actions,ifany,which theaffectedentitymaytake toavoid suspension,revocation,ormodification,orto receiveaccreditationinthefuture.d. Theopportunity and methodforrequestingahearing prior to final Commission action tosuspend,revoke or modifyaccreditation.e.Anyadditionalinformation,asappropriate,which theCommissionmayprovide.2.Ifahearingisrequestedbytheaccredited trainingprogram,allproceedings and hearingsbefore the Commissionshallbeconductedinaccordancewithsections 49-17-31through49--17-41, MississippiCode of1972.RegulattonsforLead-basedPamtActlvtt~esAmended December10,200923I.TrainingProgramRecordkeepingRequirements.1.Accreditedtraining programsshallmaintain, andmakeavailable to the CommissionortheDepartment upon request, thefollowingrecords:a. Alldocuments specifiedinparagraphC.4. of this chapterthatdemonstratethequalificationslistedinparagraphsC. I.and C.2.ofthis chapter ofthetraining managerand principal instructors.b.Currentcurriculurn/coursematerialsand documentsreflecting any changesmadeto thesematerials.c.The coursetest blueprint.d.Information regardinghowthe hands-onassessmentisconductedincluding,but notlimitedto:(1)Whoconductstheassessment.(2)How theskills are graded.(3)Whatfacilities areused.(4)Thepasslfailrate.e.Thequality controlplanasdescribedinparagraphC.9. ofthischapter.f.Resultsofthe student'shands-onskills assessmentsandcourse tests, and arecordofeach student's course completioncertificate.g.Anyothermaterial not listedaboveinparagraphsI.1.a.through1.1.f.ofthis chapter thatwas submittedto theCommissionaspartoftheprogram's application for accreditation.2.The trainingprogram shall retaintheserecordsattheaddress specifiedon thetrainingprogramaccreditationapplication (orasmodifiedinaccordancewith paragraph1.3.of thischapter) for aminimumof 3yearsand6months.3.Thetrainingprogram shall notify the Commissioninwritingwithin30daysofchanging theaddress specifiedon itstrainingprogram accreditation application or transferringtherecordsfrom thataddress.J.Training CourseNo(z$cution.I. Not less than ten(10)dayspriorto the first dayofan anticipatedtraining course, trainingcourse providersmustprovide written notificationtothe Department,onforms developedbytheDepartment,ofthefollowing:a.The course discipline;RegulatfonsforLead-basedPantAct~v~t~esAmendedDecember10,2009b.Date and timeofthe trainingcourse;c.Exact locationofthe siteofthe training course (if the locationisdifferentfrom theprincipal locationofthetraining provider,avicinity map, sketchordetailedwritten,directions showing thetraining site location shallbeincludedinthe notification, unlessavicinity maphaspreviously been submitted forthespecificlocation);d. Informationaboutthe languagetobeusedinthe training course;e.Thename of the principal instructor; andf.Acopy ofthe training courseagenda.(Ifthe agenda isidenticaltoanagendawhichhaspreviouslybeensubmitted,anadditional copyoftheagendaisnotrequired with thenotification).2. Failure to provide re-notification ofchangesinthe time or location ofthetrainingcourseoranyotherinformation listed on the original notification withintwo(2)workingdayspriortothefirst dayofthependingtrainingcoursemay leadto rejection of any certificateoftrainingissuedbythetrainingproviderinsupport of individual accreditationinMississippi.3.Within seven(7)calendar daysafter completionofatraining course, the training courseprovider must providetheDepartment withawritten roster containing the following:a.The nameofthe course indicating the discipline and whether thecourseis an initialorrefreshertrainingcourse;b.Thenamesofall course applicants;c.For each participant, whether the participant passed or failed the examination;d.Thedate, timeandlocation ofthetraining course;e.Foreach participant, the training certificate number;f.Thenameoftheprincipalinstructor&;g.Thename,addressand phone numberofthetraining provider; andh.Forrenovatorordust sampling techniciancourses only, adigital photograph of eachparticipant.4.Failuretosubmitarostermayresultinthe rejection ofanycertificateoftraining submittedto the Departmentinsupportofanapplication for accreditation.K.Non-EnglishLanguageCourses.The following shall applytoallcoursestaughtinnon-English languages:Kryuldt~onsforLead-basedPantAct~vlt~esAmended December10,20091.Training coursesshallbetaughtinthe languageinwhich all participatingstudents arefluent;2.Writtenmaterials,includingexaminations, mustbecorrectlytranslated intothe languageinwhich all participatingstudents are fluent; and3.Interpretersmaynot beusedtoteachorinstruct trainingcourses.L.TypeandDurationofCertificatesUnlesstheCommissionrevokesorsuspendsacertificate,aninitialcertificationoftrainingproviders shallbevalid foroneyear.Trainingprovidersmay obtainarenewaloftheircertificatesannually.Tomaintain certification, training providersmustbe reaccreditedeveryfour(4)years.M.ReciprocityAnytraining providerwhichhasbeenissued acertificateofaccreditationinanotherstateoratribe whichhascertification,educational, and experience requirements equaltoorgreaterthanthoseofthisState, andwhichgrantsequal accreditationprivilegestotrainingprovidersaccreditedinthis State,maybe issuedanequivalent accreditationinthis Stateupontermsandconditions determinedby theDepartment.Regulat~onsforLead-bsedPantAct~v~t~esAmended December10,200926CHAPTER11.CertificationofIndividuals and Firms EngagedinLead-BasedPaintActivities:TargetHousing and Child-Occupied FacilitiesA.Cert~jicutionof Individuals.1.Individuals seekingcertificationbythe Commission to engageinlead-based paintactivitiesmusteither:a.Submit totheCommissionanapplication demonstratingthatthey meettherequirementsestablishedinparagraphsB.thruH.ofthischapterfor the particulardiscipline forwhichcertificationissought;orb.Submittothe Commission anapplication withacopyofavalid lead-based paintactivitiescertification froma StateorTribal program thathasbeenauthorizedbyEPAandhasestablished accreditation andcertification reciprocityagreementswiththe StateofMississippicovering thecertification beingrequested.2.Followingthesubmission of an applicationprovidedbytheDepartmentdemonstrating thatalltherequirementsofthischapter havebeenmet,andthe requiredfee, the Commissionshallcertifyanapplicantasaninspector,riskassessor, supervisor, project designer,renovator, dust sampling technician,orabatement worker,asappropriate.3. Upon receivingcertificationbytheCommission,individualsconductinglead-based paintactivitiesshallcomplywith the work practicestandardsfor performing theappropriateleadbased paintactivitiesasestablishedinChapter111.4.Beginningonthedate of adoption,itshallbeaviolationof these regulationsforanindividualto conductanyofthe lead-based paintactivities describedinChapter111ifthatindividual hasnotbeen certifiedbytheCommissionpursuant to thischaptertodo so.B.Inspector.1.Tobecomecertifiedasaninspector,anindividual must:a. Haveahighschool diplomaoritsequivalent;b.Successfully completeanaccreditedtraining program for lead-based paint inspectors;c.PasstheEPAapprovedinspectorcertification exam offeredbytheCommission; andd. Demonstrate tothesatisfaction ofthe Commission that the applicantisfamiliar withandcapableofcomplyingwith allapplicablefederal andstatelaws and regulations.e.Theinspector certificationexammustbepassed withaminimumscore of 70%withinsix(6) monthsofreceiving the course completion certificate. Duringthissix(6)months,the certificationexamcanbetakennomore than three(3)times.Ifan individualdoesnot passthe certification exam andreceivea certificatewithin the six(6)month periodafterreceiving their course completioncertificate,the individual must retake thecourseRegulat~onsforLead-basedPamtAct~v~tcesAmendedDecemberl0.200927froman accredited training program before reapplying for certificationfromtheCommission.C.RiskAssessor1.Tobecome certifiedasariskassessoranindividual must:a.(1)Bearegistered professional engineer oralicensedarchitect;or(2)Haveabachelor'sdegreeinaprofession related to engineering, healthorenvironmental science and one(I)year of experienceinarelated field.asdeterminedbythe Commission(e.g.,lead, asbestos,orenvironmental remediationwork);or(3) Haveanassociate'sdegree and two(2)yearsofexperienceinarelatedfield,asdeterminedbythe Commission(e.g.,lead,asbestos,orenvironmental remediationwork);or(4)Haveahighschool diploma or equivalentandthree (3) years ofexperienceinarelated field,asdeterminedbythe Commission(e.g.,lead,asbestos,orenvironmentalremediation work);b.Successfully completeanaccreditedtraining programforlead-based paintriskassessorsand lead-based paint inspectors;c.PasstheEPAapprovedriskassessor certification exam offeredbytheCommission;d.Demonstrate to the satisfactionofthe Commission thattheapplicantisfamiliar with andcapableofcomplying withallapplicable federal and statelawsand regulations; ande. Theriskassessor certification exammustbepassed withaminimumscore of70%withinsix(6)months of receivingthecourse completion certificate. During this six (6) months,the certification exam canbetakennomorethan three(3)times.Ifanindividualdoesnotpass the certification exam and receivea certificatewithin the six (6) month periodafter receiving their course completion certificate,theindividualmustretakethe coursefromanaccredited training program before reapplying for certificationfromtheCommission.1.Tobecome certifiedasasupervisor,anindividual must:a.Haveahighschool diplomaorits equivalentandone(1)yearofexperienceasacertifiedlead-basedpaintabatement worker or two (2)yearsof experienceinarelatedfield,asdeterminedbythe Commission(e.g.,lead,asbestos, or environmental remediation work)orinthe building trades;b.Successfully completeanaccredited training program for lead-basedpaintsupervisors:Reeulat~onsforLead-basedPamtAct~v~t~es-AmendedI>ecernberlO,200928c.PasstheEPAapproved supervisorcertification exam offeredbytheCommission; andd.Demonstratetothesatisfactionofthe Commissionthattheapplicantisfamiliar withandcapableofcomplying withallapplicablefederalandstatelawsandregulations;e.Thesupervisorcertificationexammustbepassedwithaminimumscoreof70%withinsix(6)months ofreceivingthe coursecompletion certificate. Duringthis six(6)months.thecertificationexamcanbetakennomorethan three(3)times.Ifanindividualdoesnotpass thecertificationexam andreceiveacertificate withinthesix(6)monthperiodafterreceiving theircoursecompletioncertificate,theindividualmustretakethe coursefromanaccreditedtrainingprogram before reapplying for certificationfromtheCommission.E.Project Designer.1.Tobecomecertifiedasaprojectdesigner anindividual must:a.(I)Bearegistered professionalengineeroralicensedarchitect;or(2)Haveabachelor'sdegreeinengineering, architectureoraprofessionrelatedtoengineeringorarchitecture andone(I)yearofexperienceinbuildingdesignorarelated field,asdeterminedbytheCommission;or(3)Have an associate's degree andtwo(2)yearsofexperienceinbuildingdesignorarelated field,asdeterminedbythe Commission;or(4)Haveahighschool diplomaorequivalentandthree(3)yearsofexperienceinbuilding designorarelated field,asdeterminedbythe Commission.b.Successfully completeanaccredited training programforlead-based paint projectdesignersandlead-basedpaintsupervisors;andc.Demonstratetothe satisfactionoftheCommission thattheapplicantisfamiliar withandcapableofcomplyingwith allapplicablefederalandstatelaws andregulations.F.Worker.1.Tobecomecertifiedasan abatement worker anindividual must:a.Successfullycomplete anaccredited training program forlead-basedpaintabatementworkers; andb.Demonstratetothesatisfactionofthe Commissionthattheapplicantisfamiliarwithandcapable of complyingwithallapplicablefederalandstate lawsandregulations.2.Anindividual workingonrenovation projectsasaworkerdoesnothavetobe certified butmustbetrainedbyacertified renovator to performtherequiredrenovation work duties.Regul.~t~onsforImd-basedPamtAct~vitiesAmrndedDecember10,2009G.Renovator1.Tobecomecertifiedasarenovator,anindividual must:a.Haveahigh schooldiplomaoritsequivalentand one(1)yearofexperienceasacertifiedlead-basedpaintabatement workeror two(2)yearsofexperienceinarelated field,asdeterminedbytheCommission(e.g.,lead.asbestos, or environmental remediation work)orinthebuilding trades;b.Successfully completeanaccredited training programforlead-based paintrenovators;c. DemonstratetothesatisfactionoftheCommission thattheapplicantisfamiliar withandcapableofcomplying withallapplicable federalandstate lawsand regulations;d.Individualswhohavesuccessfullycompletedanaccreditedabatement workerorsupervisorcourse,orindividualswhohavesuccessfully completed coursesinleadsafeworkpracticesmeetingEnvironmental ProtectionAgencyRenovation, Repair,andPaintingRule requirementsmaytakeanaccredited refresher renovator trainingcourseinlieuoftheinitialrenovator training courseto becomeacertified renovator.2. Renovatorresponsibilities. Certified renovatorsareresponsiblefor ensuring compliancewithparagraphF.2.of ChapterI11at all renovationstowhichthey are assigned.Acertifiedrenovator must:a.Perform allofthe tasksdescribedinparagraphF.2.b.ofChapter111andmust eitherperformordirectworkers whoperform allofthe tasksdescribedinparagraphF.2.a.ofChapter111;b.Providetrainingtoworkersonthework practicestheywillbeusinginperforming theirassigned tasks;c.Bephysically presentat theworksite whenthesignsrequiredbyparagraphF.2.a.(l)ofChapterI11areposted, while thework area containmentrequiredbyparagraphF.2.a.(2)ofChapter111isbeingestablished,and whiletheworkareacleaning requiredbyparagraphF.2.a.(5)of ChapterI11is performed;d. Regularly direct work being performedbyotherindividualstoensure that the workpracticesarebeingfollowed,including maintainingtheintegrityofthecontainmentbarriersand ensuringthatdustordebrisdoesnotspreadbeyondthe workarea;e. Be available,eitheron-siteorbytelephone, at all times that renovationsarebeingconducted;f.When requestedbythepartycontracting for renovationservices,usean acceptabletestkittodetermine whether componentstobeaffectedbythe renovation containlead-basedpaint;g.Havewith themat the worksitecopiesoftheirinitialcourse completion certificate, theirKegulat~onsfor Lead-basedPamActlv~t~esAmended December10,20043 0mostrecent refreshercourse completioncertificateand their currentMississippirenovatorcertification certificate;andh.Preparethe recordsrequiredbyparagraphF.3.b.(7)ofChapter111.H.DustSamplingTechnician1.Tobecomecertifiedasadustsamplingtechniciananindividual must:a. Havea highschooldiplomaoritsequivalent;b.Successfullycomplete anaccredited trainingprogramforlead-basedpaintdustsamplingtechnicians;andc.DemonstratetothesatisfactionoftheCommission thatthe applicantisfamiliar withandcapableofcomplyingwithallapplicablefederalandstate lawsandregulations.Individualswhohave successfully completedanaccreditedlead-based paintinspectororriskassessorcoursemaytake anaccredited refresherdust sampling technician courseinlieuoftheinitialtrainingtobecomeacertifieddust samplingtechnician.2.Dustsamplingtechnician responsibilities. When performingoptionaldustclearancesamplingunder paragraphF.2.c.ofChapterIll,acertifieddustsampling technicianmust:a. Collectdustsamplesinaccordancewith paragraphE.8.ofChapter111,b.Sendthecollectedsamplestoalaboratory recognizedbyEPAunderTSCAsection405(b),andc.Compare theresultstothe clearancelevelsinaccordancewithparagraphA.4.ofChapter111.d.Havewiththematthe work siteacopyoftheircurrentMississippidust samplingtechnician certification certificate.1.Documents.1.Thefollowing documentsshallberecognizedbytheCommissionasevidenceofmeetingtherequirementslistedinparagraphsB.thruF.ofthischapter.a.Officialacademictranscriptsordiploma,asevidenceofmeetingtheeducationrequirements.b.Resumes, lettersofreference,ordocumentationofworkexperience,asevidenceofmeetingtheworkexperiencerequirements.c.Coursecompletion certificatesfromlead-specificorotherrelatedtrainingcourses,issuedbyaccredited training programs,asevidenceofmeeting the trainingrequirements.Kegulst~onsforLead-basedPantActtvtt~esAmended December10,2009J.Cert$cationBasedonPriorTraining.I.Anyindividualwhoreceived riskassessor, inspector,projectdesigner, supervisor,orworkerleadbasedpaint activitytrainingbetweenOctober1,1990,and August31,1998, shall beeligible for certificationbytheCommissionunder the alternative procedurescontainedinthisparagraph. Individualswhohave receivedlead-based paintactivities training atanEPAauthorizedStateorTribal accreditedtrainingprogram shallalsobeeligibleforcertificationbythe Commissionunderthe followingalternative procedures.a.Applicantsforcertificationasaninspector,riskassessor,orsupervisorshall:(1)Showproof thattheapplicant has successfully completed trainingfortheappropriatediscipline.(2)Showproofthat theapplicantmeetsorexceedstheeducationandlorexperiencerequirementsinparagraphsB.thruD.ofthis chapter fortheappropriatediscipline.(3) Successfully completeanaccredited refresher trainingcourse for the appropriatediscipline.(4)Passacertificationexamadministeredbythe Commissionfortheappropriatediscipline.b.Applicantsforcertificationas an abatementworker or projectdesignershall:(1)Showproof thattheapplicant has successfully completed trainingfor the appropriatediscipline,(2) Showproofthattheapplicant meetstheeducationand/orexperience requirementsinparagraphE.orF.of this chapterasapplicable;and(3)Successfully complete anaccredited refresher trainingcourseforthe appropriatediscipline.2.Individuals shall haveuntilFebruary1,1999,toapplyto theCommissionfor certificationunder theaboveprocedures. Afterthat date,all individuals wishingtoobtaincertificationmustdosothrough theprocedures describedinparagraphsA.thruH.ofthischapter,accordingto thedisciplinefor which certification issought.1.Tomaintain certificationinthe projectdesigner,inspector,riskassessor,renovator,dustsampling technician,supervisor andabatementworker disciplines, the certified individualshallapplytoandbere-certifiedbytheCommissioninthat disciplineeverythree(3)years.2.An individual shallbere-certified iftheindividualsuccessfullycompletes the appropriateaccredited refresher trainingcourseandsubmits theappropriaterefreshercourse completionRegulat~onsforLead-basedPacntActw~tcesAmended December10,200932certificate,theappropriate application and fee.L.ChrtlJicationofFirms.1.Beginningonthe dateofadoption, all firms which perform or offer to perform any of thelead-based paintactivitiesdescribedinChapter111mustbecertifiedbytheCommission.2.Afirmseekingcertification shallsubmittothe Commission:a completedapplicationprovidedbythe Department;aletterattestingthatthefirm shall onlyemploy appropriatelycertifiedemployeestoconductlead-based paint activities, and thatthefirm and itsemployees shallfollow the work practicestandardsinChapter111for conductinglead-basedpaint activities; and the required fee.3.After receivingthe firm'sapplication, letter requesting certification, andtherequiredcertification fee, the Commission shall have90daystoapproveordisapprove thefirm'srequest for certification. Within that time, the Commission shall respond witheither acertificate of approvaloraletter describingthereasonsfordisapproval.4.Thefirm shall maintainallrecords pursuant totherequirementsinChapter111.5.Tomaintain their certification,firmsmust renew their certification licenseannuallybysubmitting the required application and renewalfee.6.Afirmmustamend its certification within90daysof thedate a change occurstotheinformation includedinthefirm'smost recent certification application.Toamendacertification,afirm must submitacompleted "Application forFirms"signedbyanauthorized agent of the firm, notingonthe formthatitissubmittedasanamendmentandindicating the information thathaschanged. The firm must alsopaythecorrectamountoffees.7.Firmresponsibilities. Firms performing renovationsmustensure that:a.Allindividuals performing renovationactivitieson behalfofthefirm areeithercertifiedrenovatorsorhavebeentrainedbyacertified renovatorinaccordance with paragraph(3.2.of this chapter.b.Acertified renovatorisassignedtoeach renovation performedbythe firm anddischargesallof the certified renovator responsibilities identifiedinparagraphG.2.ofthischapter.c.Allrenovations performedbythe firm are performedinaccordance withtheworkpracticestandardsinparagraphF.2.ofChapter111.d.The pre-renovation education requirements of paragraphF.4.ofChapterI11havebeenperformed. Requires distributionofpamphlet Renovate Right: ImportantLeadHazardInformation for Families, ChildCareProvidersand Schools.e.Therecordkeeping requirements of paragraphF.3.ofChapterIllaremet.Regulat~onsfor Lead-basedPantAct~v~t~esAmended December10.2009M.Suspension, Revocation,andModr3cationofCertificationsofIndividuals EngagedinLeadBased PaintActivities.I.The Commission may,after notice and opportunity for hearing, suspend or revoke or modifyanindividual'scertificationifanindividual has:a. Obtainedtrainingdocumentation through fraudulent means.b.Gained admissiontoand completed an accreditedtrainingprogram throughmisrepresentationofadmission requirements.c.Obtained certification through misrepresentation of certification requirements or relateddocumentsdealingwith education, training, professional registration,orexperience.d. Performed work requiring certificationat a jobsite without having proof of certification.e.Permitted the duplication or use of the individual'sowncertificatebyanotherf.Performed workforwhich certificationisrequired,butfor which appropriatecertification hasnot beenreceived.g.Failed tocomplywith the appropriate work practice standards for lead-based paintactivitiesatChapter111.h.Failed to comply with Federal, State,orlocallead-based paintstatutesorregulations.N.Suspension, Revocation,andModrficationofCertrficationsofFirms EngagedinLead-BasedPaintActivities.1.The Commission may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, suspend, revoke,ormodifyafirm'scertificationifafirm has:a.Performed work requiring certificationat a job sitewithindividuals who arenotcertified.b.Failedtocomplywith the work practice standards establishedinChapter111.c.Misrepresented factsinitsletter of application for certification tothe Commission.d.Failed tomaintain required records.e.Failedtocomply with Federal, State, orlocallead-basedpaintstatutesorregulations.0.Procedures forSuspension,Revocation,orModrjicationoftheCertrficationofIndividualsorFirms.Regulat~onsforLead-basedPamtActwtt~esAmendedDecember10,20091.Ifthe Commissiondecidesto suspend, revoke, or modify thecertificationindividualorfirm,itshall notify the affected entityinwritingofthe following:a.Thelegal and factual basis for thesuspension,revocation,ormodification.b.Thecommencement date and durationofthe suspension, revocation,ormod34ofanyification.c.Actions,ifany, which the individual or affected entitymaytake to avoidsuspension,revocation,ormodification or to receive certificationinthe future.d. The opportunity and method for requestingahearingprior tofinal Commission action tosuspend. revoke, or modify certification.e.Any additionalinformation,asappropriate,which Commissionmayprovide.2.Ifahearing is requestedbythe certified individual or firm,allproceedingsandhearingsbefore the Commission shall be conductedinaccordance with Sections49-17-31through49-17-41,Mississippi Code of1972.P.Type and DurationofCertificates1.Certification of Individuals (Inspectors, Risk Assessors, Project Designers,Supervisors,Renovators,DustSampling Technicians and Abatement Workers).Unless the Commission revokesorsuspends acertificate,aninitialcertificate shall remainineffect duringtheperiodoftimetrainingiseffective,butnot toexceed one(I)yearafterthedateofissuance. To maintain certificationinaparticular disciplineanindividual mustcomply with the following requirements:a.Eachcertificatemustberenewed annuallyduring theperiod of required training.b.Refresher trainingmustbesuccessfully completedineachdisciplineeverythree(3)years following successful completionofthe initial trainingcourse.2.Certification of FirmsUnless the Commission revokes orsuspends acertificate, the initialcertificateshall remainineffect foraperiodofone(1)year.Tomaintain certification, the certification license mustberenewed annually.Q.ReciprocityAny personwhohasbeenissueda certificateinanother stateoratribe whichhascertification,educational,and experience requirements equal to or greaterthanthose of this State, and whichgrantsequal certification privilegestopersons certifiedinthis State,maybeissueda certificateinthis Stateuponterms and conditions determinedbythe Department.Regul~t~onsfor1ead-basedPamtActwtiesAmended December10,200935CHAPTER111.Work PracticeStandardsfor Conducting Lead-Based Paint ActivitiesA.iflchrDateApplicability,nndTerms.I.Beginningonthe dateofadoption all lead-based paintabatementand renovationactivitiesshallbeperformed pursuanttothework practicestandardscontainedinthischapter.2.Whenperforming any lead-based paint activity describedbythe certified individualasaninspection, lead-hazardscreen,riskassessment, renovation,orabatement, acertifiedindividual must perform that activityincompliancewiththe appropriate requirements below.3.Documented methodologies thatareappropriateforthissectionarefoundinthefollowing:TheUS.DepartmentofHousing andUrbanDevelopment(HUD) Guidelinesfor theEvaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint HazardsinHousing; theEPAGuidance onResidential Lead-Based Paint, Lead-Contaminated Dust, Lead-Contaminated Soil;theEPAResidentialSamplingfor Lead: Protocols forDustand Soil Sampling(EPAreportnumber7474-R-95-001); 40 CFR Part 745, Lead; Requirements for Lead-Based PaintactivitiesinTarget Housing and Child-occupied Facilities:FinalRule (Federal Register, Volume61,Number 169, Thursday,August29, 1996);EPALead; Renovation, Repair, and PaintingProgram:FinalRule (Federal Register, Volume 73,Number78, April22,2008);andotherequivalentmethods and guidelines.4.Clearance levels appropriate for the purposesofthis sectionmaybefoundintheEPAJanuary 2001 rules(40CFR745;identificationof Dangerous LevelsofLead, Final Rule)at745.227(e)(S)(viii).B.Inspection.1.An inspection shallbeconducted onlybyaperson certifiedbythe Commissionasaninspector orriskassessorand,ifconducted,mustbe conductedaccordingto the proceduresinthis paragraph.2. When conductinganinspection, the following locations shallbeselected according todocumented methodologies and tested forthepresenceoflead-based paint:a.Inaresidential dwelling and child-occupiedfacility, each componentwitha distinctpainting history and each exterior componentwithadistinct painting history shall betested for lead-based paint,exceptthosecomponents that theinspector or risk assessordeterminestohavebeenreplaced after 1978,ortonotcontain lead-based paint; andb.Inamulti-familydwellingor child-occupied facility, eachcomponentwithadistinctpainting historyinevery common area,exceptthosecomponentsthat the inspectororrisk assessordeterminesto have beenreplacedafter1978, orto notcontain lead-basedpaint.3.Paint shallbesampledinthe following manner:a.Theanalysisofpainttodetermine the presence ofleadshallbeconducted usingRegulat~onsforLead-basedPantAct~c~t~esAmended December10.200936documentedmethodologieswhich incorporateadequatequality control procedures;and/orb.All collected paintchipsamplesshallbeanalyzed accordingtoparagraphF.ofthischaptertodetermineif theycontaindetectable levels ofleadthat canbequantifiednumerically.4.The certitiedinspectororriskassessorshall prepare an inspection report which shall includethe followinginformation:a.Dateofeach inspection.b.Addressof building.c.Date ofconstruction.d.Apartment numbers (ifapplicable).e.Name,address,and telephonenumberoftheowner orownersofeachresidentialdwellingorchild-occupied facility.f.Name, signature, and certification number of each certified inspector and/or risk assessorconductingtesting.g.Name, address, and telephone number of the certified firmemployingeach inspectorandlorriskassessor,ifapplicable.h.Eachtesting method and deviceand/or samplingprocedure employed for paint analysis,includingqualitycontroldataand,ifused,theserial numberofan x-ray fluorescence(XRF)device.i.Specific locationsofeach paintedcomponenttested for the presenceoflead-based paint.j.Theresultsoftheinspection expressedinterms appropriate to the samplingmethodused.C.LeadHuzurdScreen.1.Alead hazard screenshallbeconducted onlybyapersoncertifiedbytheCommissionasariskassessor.2.Ifconducted, alead hazard screen shallbeconductedasfollows:a.Background information regarding thephysicalcharacteristicsoftheresidential dwellingorchild-occupied facility andoccupantusepatternsthatmaycauselead-based paintexposuretooneormore childrenage6years and under shallbecollected.b.Avisual inspection of the residentialdwellingorchild-occupied facility shallbeconducted to:RegulationsforLead-basedPamAct~v~ttesAmendedDecember10,2009(I)Determineifanydeteriorated paintispresent,and(2)Locate atleasttwo dustsamplinglocations.c.Ifdeterioratedpaintispresent,eachsurface with deterioratedpaint,whichisdetermined,usingdocumented methodologies,tobeinpoorconditionandto haveadistinctpaintinghistory, shall betested forthepresenceoflead.d.Inresidential dwellings,twocompositedustsamplesshallbecollected,onefromthefloors andtheother fromthe windows,inrooms, hallways,orstairwellswhereoneormorechildren, age6orunder,are mostlikely tocomeincontactwithdust.e.Inmulti-familydwellingsandchild-occupiedfacilities,inadditionto thefloorandwindowsamplesrequiredinparagraph C.2.d.ofthis chapter,theriskassessorshallalsocollect composite dust samplesfromcommonareas whereoneormore children,age6andunder,aremost likelyto comeinto contact with dust.3.Dustsamplesshallbecollected andanalyzedinthefollowing manner:a. Alldust samplesshall betaken using documented methodologies thatincorporateadequatequality control procedures.b.All collecteddustsamplesshall be analyzedaccordingto paragraphF.ofthis chaptertodetermineif they containdetectablelevelsofleadthatcanbequantified numerically.4.Paintshallbesampledinthefollowing manner:a.Theanalysisofpainttodetermine thepresenceofleadshall beconductedusingdocumented methodologieswhich incorporateadequatequalitycontrolprocedures;and/orb.Allcollectedpaintchip samplesshallbeanalyzed accordingtoparagraphF.ofthischaptertodetermineifthey containdetectablelevelsofleadthat canbequantifiednumerically.5.Theriskassessorshall preparealeadhazard screen report,whichshall includethefollowinginformation:a. Theinformation requiredinariskassessmentreportasspecifiedinparagraphD.ofthischapter, including paragraphsD.1I.a.throughD.1I.n.,andexcluding paragraphsD.1I.o.through D.lI.r.of thischapter. Additionally, any background information collectedpursuanttoparagraphC.2.a.ofthis chaptershallbeincludedinthe riskassessmentreport;andb.Recommendations,ifwarranted, fora follow-upriskassessment,andasappropriate,anyfurther actions.Regulat~onsforLead-hasedPantAct~v~t~esAmendedDecember10.2009D.RiskAssessment.1.Ariskassessment shallbeconductedonlybyaperson certifiedbythe Commission asariskassessorand,ifconducted,mustbeconducted according to the proceduresinthisparagraph.2.Avisual inspection for risk assessmentoftheresidentialdwellingor child-occupied facilityshallbeundertaken to locatethe existenceof deteriorated paint, assess theextentand causesofthedeterioration, andotherpotential lead-based paint hazards.3.Background information regarding the physical characteristics of the residential dwellingorchild-occupied facility andoccupantusepatterns thatmaycause lead-based paint exposuretooneor morechildren age6years and under shallbecollected.4.Eachsurfacewithdeteriorated paint,whichisdetermined.usingdocumented methodologies,tobe inpoorcondition and to haveadistinct painting history, shallbetested forthepresenceof lead.Eachother surface determined, usingdocumentedmethodologies, tobeapotentiallead-based paint hazardandhavingadistinctpaintinghistory, shall alsobetestedforthepresence of lead.5.Inresidential dwellings,dust samples(eithercompositeorsingle-surfacesamples)fromthewindow and floorshallbecollectedinall livingareaswhere oneormore children, age6andunder, aremostlikelytocomeintocontact with dust.6.Formulti-familydwellingand child-occupied facilities, the samples requiredinparagraphD.4.ofthischapter shall betaken.Inaddition,window and floor dustsamples(eithercompositeor single-surface samples) shallbecollectedinthe following locations:a.Commonareas adjacentto the sampled residential dwelling or child-occupied facility;andb.Other commonareasinthebuilding wheretherisk assessor determines that oneormorechildren, age6orunder, are likelytocome into contact with dust.7.Forchild-occupied facilities, window and floordust samples(eithercompositeorsinglesurface samples) shallbecollectedineach room, hallway,orstairwell utilizedbyoneor'more children,age6and under, andinother commonareasinthe child-occupied facilitywhere theriskassessor determines one ormorechildren, age6orunder, are likely tocomeintocontactwithdust.8.Soilsamples shallbecollected and analyzed for lead concentrationsinthefollowinglocations:a. Exteriorplayareaswhere bare soilispresent; andb.Driplinelfoundationareaswherebaresoilispresent; andc. Therest of the yard(i.e.,non-playareas) where baresoilispresent.RegulattonsforLead-basedPaintActivit~esAmended December10,2009399.Any paint,dust,or soilsamplingortesting shallbeconducted usingdocumentedmethodologies that incorporateadequatequality control procedures.10.Anycollected paintchip, dust,orsoilsamplesshallbeanalyzed accordingtoparagraphF.ofthis chaptertodetermineiftheycontain detectable levelsofleadthat canbequantifiednumerically.11.The certified riskassessorshall prepareariskassessment report which shall include thefollowing information:a.Dateofassessment.b.Addressofeach building.c.Date ofconstructionofbuildings.d.Apartment number(if applicable).e. Name,address,and telephone number ofeach ownerof each building.f.Name, signature, and certificationofthecertified riskassessor conductingtheassessment.g.Name,addressandtelephonenumberofthe certified firmemployingeach certified riskassessorifapplicable.h. Name, address, and telephone number of each recognized laboratory conducting analysisof collected samples.i.Results of the visual inspection.j.Testingmethodandsamplingprocedure for paintanalysisemployed.k.Specific locations ofeachpaintedcomponenttested forthepresenceoflead.1.Alldata collected from on-site testing, including quality control data and,ifused, theserial number of any XRFdevice.m.Allresultsoflaboratoryanalysison collected paint, soil, and dustsamples.n.Anyothersampling results.o.Anybackground information collected pursuanttoparagraphD.3.of thischapter.p.Totheextent that theyareusedaspartof the lead-based paint hazard determination, theresults ofanyprevious inspectionsoranalysesforthe presence of lead-based paint, orother assessments of lead-based paint-related hazards.RcgulatlonsforLead-basedPamtAct~v~t~esAmended December10.200940q.Adescriptionofthelocation,type,severityofidentified lead-based paint hazardsandany otherpotentialleadhazards.r.Adescriptionofinterimcontrolsand/orabatement optionsforeachidentified lead-basedpainthazardandasuggestedprioritizationfor addressing eachhazard.Iftheuseofanencapsulantorenclosureisrecommended, thereport shallrecommendamaintenanceandmonitoring schedule for the encapsulantorenclosure.E.Abatement.1.Anabatementshall beconductedonlybyanindividual certifiedbythe Commission,andifconducted,shallbeconducted accordingtotheproceduresinthis paragraph.2.Acertifiedsupervisorisrequired for eachabatementprojectandshall beonsiteduringallwork site preparationandduring the post-abatementcleanup andclearanceofwork areas.Atallother times when abatementactivitiesarebeingconducted,thecertified supervisor shallbeonsiteoravailablebytelephone, pageroransweringservice,andabletobepresent attheworksiteinno more than2 hours.3.Thecertifiedsupervisor and thecertified firmemploying that supervisorshall:(1)ensurethatallabatementactivitiesareconducted accordingto therequirementsofthis chapterandallotherFederal,State,andlocalrequirements,and (2)maintain allcertificates forall firms,supervisorsandworkerswhoare employedinconnectionwiththe abatementprojectattheabatementprojectsite.Allsuchcertificatesshallbemadeavailable to Department personnelduring abatementproject inspections.4.Notificationofthe commencementoflead-based paintabatement activitiesinaresidentialdwellingorchild-occupied facilityorasaresultofaFederal,State,orlocalordershallbegiventothe DepartmentpriortothecommencementofabatementactivitiesasrequiredinparagraphI.ofthischapter.5.Awrittenoccupantprotectionplanshall be developed for all abatementprojectsand shallbepreparedaccordingto thefollowingprocedures:a. Theoccupantprotection planshall be unique toeachresidential dwellingorchildoccupied facilityandbedevelopedpriortotheabatement. The occupantprotection planshalldescribe the measuresandmanagementproceduresthatwillbetakenduring theabatementtoprotect the buildingoccupants from exposuretoanylead-based painthazards.b.Acertified supervisororprojectdesignershall prepare theoccupantprotectionplan.6.Thework practiceslistedbelow shallberestrictedduring an abatementasfollows:a.Open-flame burningortorchingoflead-based paintis prohibited;b.Machine sandingorgrindingorabrasive blastingorsandblastingoflead-basedpaint isprohibited unlessusedwithHighEfficiency ParticulateAir(HEPA)exhaust controlKegulat~onsforLead-basedPalntActlv~ttesAmended Decemberl0.200941whichremovesparticles of0.3microns or larger fromtheairat99.97percentorgreaterefficiency;c.Dryscrapingoflead-based paintispermittedonlyinconjunctionwithheatgunsoraround electrical outletsor whentreating defectivepaintspots totalingnomore than2square feetinanyoneroom, hallwayorstairwellortotalingnomore than20square feetonexterior surfaces; andd.Operating aheat gunonlead-based paintispermitted only attemperaturesbelow1100degrees Fahrenheit.7.Ifconducted,soilabatementshallbeconductedinone ofthefollowing ways:a.Ifsoilisremoved,the lead-contaminatedsoil shallbereplaced withsoil thatis notleadcontaminated;orb.Ifsoilisnot removed, the lead-contaminated soil shallbepermanentlycovered.asdefinedintheseregulations.8.Thefollowingpost-abatementclearanceprocedures shallbeperformedonlybya certifiedinspectororriskassessor:a.Followinganabatement, avisual inspectionshallbeperformedtodetermineifdeteriorated paintedsurfacesand/orvisibleamounts of dust, debrisorresiduearestillpresent.Ifdeteriorated paintedsurfacesorvisible amounts of dust, debrisorresiduearepresent,these conditions mustbeeliminated priortothe continuation oftheclearanceprocedures.b.Following the visual inspection andanypost-abatementcleanuprequiredbyparagraphE.8.a.of this chapter, clearancesampling for lead-contaminateddustshallbeconductedbyemploying single-surface samplingorcompositesamplingtechniques.c.Dustsamplesfor clearance purposes shallbetaken using documented methodologies thatincorporateadequatequalitycontrolprocedures.d.Dustsamplesforclearancepurposes shall be takenaminimumof1houraftercompletionoffinal post-abatementcleanup activities.e.Thefollowingpost-abatementclearance activitiesshallbeconductedasappropriatebasedupontheextentormannerofabatementactivities conductedinor totheresidentialdwellingorchild-occupiedfacility:(I)Afterconductingan abatement with containment between abated andunabatedareas,onedustsample~shallbetaken from onewindow (if available) and onedustsampleshallbetaken fromthefloor ofnolessthanfourrooms, hallwaysorstairwells withinthecontainment area.Inaddition, one dust sampleshallbetaken from the flooroutsidethecontainmentarea.Ifthereareless than four rooms, hallways or stairwellswithin thecontainmentarea, thenallrooms, hallways orstairwellsshallbesampled.Kegulat~onsforLead-hasedPamAct~v~t~esAmendedDecember10.2009(2)After conducting anabatementwith no containment, two dustsamplesshallbetakenfromnolessthanfour rooms,hallwaysorstairwellsinthe residentialdwellingorchild-occupied facility.One dust sampleshall be taken fromonewindow (ifavailable) andone dustsample shallbetakenfromthefloorofeach room, hallway orstairwell selected.Ifthereareless than four rooms, hallwaysorstairwellswithin theresidential dwelling or child-occupied facility then all rooms,hallwaysorstairwellsshallbesampled.(3)Following anexteriorpaint abatement,avisual inspection shallbeconducted.Allhorizontalsurfacesintheoutdoorlivingarea closesttothe abated surface shallbefoundtobecleaned of visibledustanddebris.Inaddition, avisual inspection shallbeconducted to determinethepresence of paintchipson thedriplineornext tothefoundation below any exteriorsurface abated.Ifpaintchips arepresent,theymustberemoved fromthesite and properly disposed of,accordingto allapplicableFederal,Stateand local requirements.f.The rooms, hallwaysorstairwells selected forsamplingshallbeselectedaccordingtodocumented methodologies.g.Thecertified inspector or risk assessor shallcomparethe residualleadlevel (asdeterminedbythe laboratoryanalysis)fromeach dust samplewithapplicable clearancelevelsforleadindustonfloors and windows.Ifthe residualleadlevelsinadustsampleexceed the clearance levels, all thecomponentsrepresentedbythe failed sample shallberecleaned and retesteduntilclearance levelsaremet.9.Inamulti-familydwellingwith similarly constructed and maintained residentialdwellings,randomsamplingforthepurposes ofclearancemaybeconducted provided:a.Thecertified individualswhoabateorcleantheresidential dwellingsdonotknow whichresidentialdwellingwillbeselectedfortherandom sample.b.Asufficient numberofresidential dwellingsareselected for dustsamplingtoprovidea95percentlevelofconfidence thatnomore than5percentor50of the residentialdwellings (whicheveris smaller)inthe randomly sampled populationexceedtheappropriate clearance levels.c.Therandomly selected residential dwellings shallbesampled and evaluated for clearanceaccordingto the procedures foundinparagraphE.8.ofthis chapter.10.Anabatement report shallbepreparedbyacertifiedsupervisoror projectdesigner.Theabatement report shall include the followinginformation:a. Start and completiondatesofabatement.b. The name andaddressofeach certified firmconductingtheabatementand the nameofeach supervisor assigned to theabatementproject.Regulat~onsforLead-hasedPaintAct~v~ttesAmendedDecember10,200943c.Theoccupantprotectionplanprepared pursuant to paragraphE.5.ofthischapter.d.Thename,address,andsignatureof each certifiedriskassessor or inspectorconductingclearance samplingandthe dateofclearancetesting.e. Theresultsofclearancetesting and all soilanalyses(ifapplicable)and the nameofeachrecognized laboratorythatconductedtheanalyses.f.Adetailedwrittendescriptionoftheabatement,includingabatementmethods used,locationsofroomsandlorcomponentswhere abatement occurred, reasonfor selectingparticularabatementmethods for eachcomponent,and any suggested monitoringofencapsulantsorenclosures.F.RenovationI.Applicabilitya.Thissectionappliesto all renovations performedforcompensationintarget housing andchild-occupiedfacilities,exceptfor the following:(1)Renovationsintarget housing or child-occupied facilitiesinwhichawrittendeterminationhas beenmadebyacertified inspectororriskassessor thatthecomponentsaffectedbythe renovationarefreeofpaintor other surface coatings thatcontain lead equal toorinexcessof1.0milligramslper square centimeter(mg/cm2)or0.5%byweight, where the firm performing the renovationhasobtainedacopy ofthedetermination.(2)Renovationsintarget housingorchild-occupied facilitiesinwhichacertifiedrenovator, using anEPArecognized test kit and following thekitmanufacturer'sinstructions, has tested eachcomponentaffectedbythe renovation and determinedthatthe componentsare free of paintorothersurface coatings that containleadequaltoorinexcessof1.0 mg/cm2or 0.5%byweight.Ifthecomponentsmakeupanintegrated whole, suchasthe individual stair treads and risersofasinglestaircase,the renovatorisrequired totestonlyoneofthe individual components, unlesstheindividualcomponents appeartohavebeenrepainted or refinished separately.(3) Personswhoperformlead-based paint activitieswithinresidential dwellings thattheyown areexemptfromtheregulations unless the residentialdwellingisoccupiedbyapersonorpersonsotherthan the ownerorowner'simmediate family while theseactivitiesare being performed.orachild residinginthe building hasbeenidentifiedashavinganelevated bloodleadlevelasdeterminedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentofHealthand HumanServices;Centers for Disease Control andPrevention.b.The training requirementsinparagraphsG.andH.ofChapterI1and theworkpracticestandardsfor renovationactivitiesinparagraphF.2.ofthis chapter, apply to allrenovations coveredbythis regulation,exceptforrenovationsintarget housing forwhich the firmperformingthe renovationhasobtainedastatement signedbytheownerKegulatlonsforLead-basedPamtAct~v~t~esAmendedDecember10,200944thatthe renovation will occurinthe owner'sresidence, no child under age6 residesthere,nopregnant woman resides there, the housingisnotachild-occupiedfacility,andtheowneracknowledgesthattherenovation firmwillnotberequiredtousethe workpractices containedinEPA'srenovation, repair, and painting rule.Forthepurposes ofthis section,achild residesintheprimary residence of hisorher custodial parents,legalguardians,andfoster parents.Achild also residesintheprimary residenceofaninformal caretakerifthe child livesand sleepsmost of the timeat the caretaker'sresidence.c.Theinformation distribution requirementsinparagraph F.4. of this chapterdonotapplyto emergency renovations, which are renovationactivitiesthat werenotplannedbutresult fromasudden, unexpected event (suchasnon-routine failuresofequipment)that,ifnotimmediately attended to, presentsasafety or public health hazard,orthreatensequipment and/or property with significant damage. Interimcontrolsperformedinresponse toanelevated bloodleadlevelinaresident childare also emergencyrenovations. Emergency renovationsotherthan interimcontrols are alsoexempt fromthe warning sign, containment, waste handling, training, and certification requirementsinparagraph F.2.ofthischapter,L.ofChapter11,andG.ofChapterI1to theextentnecessarytorespond tothe emergency.Emergency renovations are notexemptfromthecleaning requirements of paragraphF.2.a.(5)ofthischapter, whichmustbeperformedbycertified renovatorsorindividuals trainedinaccordance with paragraph(3.2.ofchapter11,the cleaning verification requirements of paragraph F.2.b.ofthischapter, whichmustbeperformedbycertified renovators, and recordkeeping requirementsofparagraphsF.3.b.(6)andF.3.b.(7)of this chapter.2. Work practicestandardslisted below shallbefollowed.aStandards for renovation activities. Renovations mustbeperformedbycertified firmsusing certified renovatorsasrequiredinparagraph L.7.a. ofChapter11.Theresponsibilities of certified firms are set forthinparagraph L.7. ofChapter11.Theresponsibilities of certified renovators are set forthinparagraphG.2.ofChapter11.(1)Occupant protection. Firms must postsignsclearlydefiningthe work area warningoccupantsandother personsnotinvolved in renovation activitiesto remainoutside ofthe work areas.Totheextentpracticable, thesesignsmustbe inthe primarylanguage of theoccupants.These signs mustbeposted before beginningtherenovation and must remaininplace and readableuntilthe renovation and thepostrenovationcleaningverification hasbeencompleted.Ifwarningsignshavebeenpostedinaccordance with 24CFR35.1345(b)(2)or29 CFR1926.62(m),additionalsigns arenotrequiredbythis section.(2) Containing the work area. Before beginning the renovation, thefirmmust isolate theworkarea so thatnodustordebrisleaves the work area while the renovationisbeingperformed.Inaddition,thefirm mustmaintain the integrityofthecontainmentbyensuringthatanyplastic orotherimpermeable materialsarenottornordisplaced,and takinganyother steps necessary toensurethat nodustordebrisleavestheworkarea while the renovationisbeing performed. Thefirmmustalsoensure thatcontainmentisinstalledinsuchamanner thatitdoesnotinterfere with occupantandRegulationsforLead-based PaintAct~cit~esAmendedDecemberl0.2009workeregressinanemergency.(i)Interior renovations.Thefirm must:(A)Removeallobjectsfromtheworkarea,includingfurniture,rugs, andwindowcoverings,orcoverthem with plastic sheetingorotherimpermeablematerial with allseamsandedgestaped orotherwisesealed.(B)Closeand cover all ductsopeninginthe work area with taped down plasticsheetingor other impermeable material.(C) Closewindows anddoorsinthe work area. Doors must be coveredwithplasticsheetingorotherimpermeable material. Doorsusedasanentrancetothework area mustbecovered with plastic sheetingorother impermeablematerialinamannerthatallows workersto passthrough while confining dustand debris to the work area.(D)Coverthefloorsurface,including installedcarpet,with taped down plasticsheetingorotherimpermeable materialinthe work area6feet beyond theperimeter ofsurfacesundergoing renovationorasufficient distance tocontainthedust, whicheverisgreater.(E)Useprecautionstoensurethat all personnel, tools, and other items, includingthe exteriorsofcontainersof waste, are freeofdust and debris before leavingthe workarea.(ii)Exterior renovations.Thefirm must:(A)Closealldoorsandwindows within20feetoftherenovation.Onmulti-storybuildings, closealldoorsand windows within20feetoftherenovationonthesamefloorasthe renovation, and close alldoorsand windowsonallfloorsbelow thatare the samehorizontal distance from the renovation.(B)Ensure that doors within the workarea thatwillbeusedwhile the job isbeing performedarecovered with plasticsheetingorotherimpermeablematerialinamanner that allows workers topassthroughwhileconfining dustanddebristotheworkarea.(C)Covertheground with plastic sheetingorother disposable impermeablematerial extending10feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoingrenovation ora sufficientdistancetocollect fallingpaintdebris, whicheverisgreater, unless the propertylineprevents10feetofsuch ground covering.(D)Incertain situations, the renovationfirm musttake extra precautionsincontaining theworkareatoensure that dust and debrisfromthe renovationdoesnot contaminate other buildings or other areas of the property or migrateto adjacent properties.Regulat~onsforLead-basedPamtActiv~ttesAmendedDecember10,200946(3)Prohibitedandrestricted practices.Thework practices listed belowshallbeprohibitedorrestrictedduring arenovationasfollows:(i) Open-flame burning or torchingoflead-based paint is prohibited;(ii) Theuseof machines that remove lead-based paint through high speedoperationsuchassanding,grinding,power planing, needle gun, abrasive blasting, orsandblasting,isprohibited unless such machinesareused withHEPAexhaustcontrol;and(iii)Operatingaheatgunon lead-based paintispermitted onlyattemperatures below1I00degreesFahrenheit.(4)Wastefromrenovations(i)Wastefromrenovation activitiesmustbecontainedtoprevent releases ofdustanddebrisbefore the wasteisremoved from the workareafor storage ordisposal.Ifachute isusedto remove waste fromthework area,itmustbecovered.(ii)Atthe conclusionofeach workdayandattheconclusionoftherenovation,waste that has been collected from renovationactivitiesmustbestored undercontainment,inanenclosureorbehindabarrierthatprevents releaseofdust anddebris outofthe work areaandpreventsaccesstodustand debris.(iii)Whenthe firm transports wastefromrenovation activities,thefirmmustcontainthe wastetoprevent releaseofdustand debris.(5)Cleaningthe workareaAfter the renovation hasbeencompleted, thefirmmustcleantheworkareauntilno dust. debris or residue remains.(i)Interior and exterior renovations. Thefirmmust:(A)Collectall paintchipsand debris and, withoutdispersinganyofit,seal thismaterialinaheavy-dutybag.(B)Remove the protective sheeting. Mist the sheeting before foldingit,fold thedirtysideinward, and either tape shut to sealorsealinheavy-duty bags.Sheetingusedto isolate contaminated rooms from non-contaminated roomsmustremaininplaceuntilafter thecleaningand removalofother sheeting.Dispose of the sheeting as waste.(ii) Additionalcleaningfor interior renovation.Thefirm must clean allobjectsandsurfacesinthe work area and within2feetofthe workareainthe followingmanner, cleaningfromhighertolower:(A)Walls. Clean walls startingatthe ceiling and workingdownto the floorbyeithervacuumingwithaHEPAvacuum or wipingwithadampcloth.RegulatmnsforLead-basedPatntAct~v~tfesAmended December10,2009(B)Remainingsurfaces.Thoroughly vacuum all remainingsurfacesand objectsinthe workarea,including furniture and fixtures, withaHEPAvacuum. TheHEPAvacuummustbeequippedwithabeater bar when vacuuming carpetsand rugs.(C)Wipe all remainingsurfacesand objectsinthe work area,exceptforcarpetedor upholstered surfaces, witha damp cloth.Mopuncarpeted floorsthoroughly, usingamopping method that keepsthewash water separatefromthe rinse water, suchasthe 2-bucket mopping method, or usingawetmopping system.b.Standardsfor post-renovationcleaningverification.(1)Interiors.(i) Acertified renovator mustperformavisualinspectiontodetermine whether dust,debrisorresidue is still present.Ifdust,debrisorresidue is present, theseconditions mustberemovedbyre-cleaning and another visual inspectionmustbeperformed.(ii)After asuccessful visual inspection,acertified renovator must:(A)Verifythat eachwindowsillinthe working areahasbeenadequately cleaned,usingthe followingprocedure:(a)Wipe the windowsill withawet disposablecleaningcloththatisdamptothetouch.Ifthe cloth matches orislighterthanthecleaningverificationcard,the windowsill hasbeenadequately cleaned.(b)Ifthe clothdoesnotmatch and isdarkerthanthe cleaningverificationcard,re-cleanthewindowsillasdirectedinparagraphsF.2.a.(5)(ii)(B)anda.(S)(ii)(C)of thischapter,then eitheruseanewclothorfold theusedclothinsuchawaythat an unusedsurfaceis exposed, and wipe thesurfaceagain.Ifthe cloth matchesorislighter thanthe cleaningverificationcard, thatwindowsillhas beenadequatelycleaned.(c)Ifthe clothdoesnotmatch andisdarker thanthe cleaningverificationcard,wait for1houroruntilthesurfacehasdried completely, whicheverislonger.(d)After waiting for the windowsilltodry,wipe the windowsill withadrydisposablecleaning cloth.Afterthiswipe, the windowsillhas beenadequatelycleaned.(B)Wipeuncarpeted floorsandcountertopswithinthe work areawithawetdisposablec-leaningcloth.Floors mustbewiped usinganapplication devicewithalonghandle andaheadto whichtheclothisattached. The clothmustKegulat~onsforLead-basedPamtAct~v~t~esAmended December10,200948remaindamp atalltimeswhileitisbeing usedto wipe thesurface forpost-renovation cleaning verification.Ifthe surfacewithin the workareaisgreaterthan40square feet, the surface withinthework areamustbedividedinto roughly equal sections thatare eachless than40squarefeet. Wipe eachsuchsectionseparately withanewwetdisposable cleaning cloth.Iftheclothusedtowipe each sectionofthe surface withinthework area matches thecleaningverification card, the surfacehasbeenadequatelycleaned.(a)Ifthe clothusedto wipeaparticular sectiondoesnotmatch the cleaningverificationcard,re-clean that sectionof thesurfaceasdirectedinparagraphsF.2.a.(5)(ii)(B)anda.(S)(ii)(C)ofthis chapter,thenuseanewwetdisposal cleaning clothtowipe that sectionagain.Iftheclothmatches the cleaning verification card, that section of thesurface hasbeen adequatelycleaned.(b)Ifthe clothused towipeaparticular surface sectiondoesnotmatchthecleaningverification cardafterthesurfacehasbeenre-cleaned,waitforonehouroruntil theentiresurface within the workareahas driedcompletely,whicheverislonger.(c)After waiting for the entire surface withinthework area todry,wipe eachsection of the surface thathasnotyet achieved post-renovationcleaningverification withadrydisposablecleaning cloth.Afterthis wipe, thatsectionofthe surface hasbeenadequately cleaned.(iii)Whenthe work area passes the post-renovation cleaning verification, removethewarningsigns.(2)Exteriors.Acertified renovator must performavisual inspectiontodeterminewhether dust, debris or residueisstill presentonsurfacesinandbelowtheworkarea,including windowsills and the ground.Ifdust,debrisor residueispresent, theseconditionsmustbeeliminated andanothervisual inspectionmustbe performed.Whenthe area passes the visual inspection, remove the warningsigns.c.Optionaldust clearancetesting. Cleaning verificationneed notbeperformedifthecontract between the renovationfirmand the person contracting for the renovationrequires:(I)The renovation firmtoperformdust clearancesampling atthe conclusion ofarenovation coveredbythis subpart.(2) Thedustclearancesamplesarerequiredtobecollectedbyacertified inspector,riskassessorordust sampling technician.(3)The renovationtirmisrequired to re-clean theworkareauntilthe dust clearancesampleresultsarebelowthe clearancestandardsinparagraph A.4.ofthischapter.Kegulat~onsforLead-basedPaintActw~ties49d. Activities conductedafterpost-renovation cleaning verification. Activities thatdonotdisturbpaint, suchasapplying paintto walls thathavealready been prepared,arenotregulatedbythis subpart iftheyareconductedafterpost-renovation cleaning verificationhas been performed.3. Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.a. Firms performingrenovationsmust retainand,if requested, makeavailabletotheCommissionallrecordsnecessarytodemonstrate compliancewiththissubpart foraperiod of3years following completion of therenovation.b.Recordsthatmustberetained pursuant to paragraphF.3.a.of thischaptershall include(where applicable):(1)Reportscertifyingthatadeterminationhadbeen madebya certifiedinspector thatlead-based paintisnot presenton thecompanentsaffectedbytherenovationasdescribedinparagraphF.1.a.(l)ofthischapter.(2)Signed and dated acknowledgmentsofreceiptasdescribedinparagraphsF.4.a.(l)(i),a.(2)(i),b.(l)(i),c.(l)(i)(A)andc.(l)(ii)(A)of thischapter(3)Certificatesof attempted deliveryasdescribedinparagraphsF.4.a.(2)(i)andc.(l)(ii)(A)of this chapter.(4) CertificatesofmailingasdescribedinparagraphsF.4.a.(l)(ii),a.(2)(ii),b.(l)(ii),c.(l)(i)(B)andc.(I)(ii)(B)ofthischapter.(5)Recordsofnotification activities performed regarding commonarearenovations,asdescribedinparagraphsF.4.(b)(3)and(4)of thischapter,and renovationsinchildoccupied facilities,asdescribedinparagraphF.4.c.(2)ofthischapter.(6)Any signed and datedstatementsreceived from owner-occupantsdocumentingthattherenovation requirementsofparagraph F.2.ofthis chapter donot apply. Thesestatementsmust includeadeclaration thattherenovationwilloccurintheowner'sresidence,adeclaration that no children under6reside there,adeclaration that nopregnant woman resides there,adeclarationthat thehousingisnotachild-occupiedfacility,the addressoftheunit undergoing renovation, theowner'sname, anacknowledgementbytheownerthatthework practices tobeusedduring therenovationwill notnecessarily include allofthe lead-safe work practices containedinEPA'srenovation, repair, and painting rule, the signature of the owner, andthedateofsignature.Thesestatements mustbewritteninthesamelanguageasthe textof the renovation contract,ifany.(7)Documentation ofcompliancewith the requirements of paragraphF.2.of thischapter,including documentation thatacertified renovator was assignedtotheproject,thatthe certified renovator provided on-the-job training for workersusedonthe project, that the certified renovator performed or directed workers whoperformedall of the tasks describedinparagraph F.2.a. ofthischapter, andthatthe certifiedRegulationsforLead-basedPaint ActivitiesAmendedDecember10,200950renovatorperformedthe post-renovation cleaning verificationdescribedinparagraph F.2.b.ofthischapter.Ifthe renovationfirmwasunable to comply with alloftherequirementsofthis rule due toanemergency as definedinparagraphF.I.c.ofthischapter,thefirmmustdocumentthe nature of theemergencyand the provisionsof the rule thatwerenot followed.Thisdocumentation must includeacopyofthecertifiedrenovator'straining certificate,acopyofthe renovator'sMississippirenovatorcertificationcertificate, andacertificationbythecertified renovatorassigned to the project that:(i) Training wasprovided to workers (topics mustbeidentified for each worker).(ii) Warningsignswere postedatthe entrances to the work area.(iii)Iftest kits were used, that the specified brandofkits wasusedatthe specifiedlocationsandthattheresults wereasspecified.(iv) Theworkareawas containedby:(A)Removingorcovering all objectsinthe work area (interiors).(B)Closingandcoveringall HVACductsinthe work area (interiors).(C) Closingallwindowsinthework area (interiors)orclosingallwindowsinand within20feet of the work area (exteriors).(D)Closingandsealing alldoorsinthe work area(interiors)orclosingandsealing alldoorsinand within20feetoftheworkarea (exteriors).(E)Coveringdoorsinthe work area that were beingusedto allow passagebutprevent spreadofdust.(F)Coveringthe floor surface, including installedcarpet,with taped-downplasticsheetingorotherimpermeablematerialinthe work area6feet beyondtheperimeterofsurfacesundergoing renovationorasufficientdistancetocontain the dust, whichever is greater (interiors)orcovering theground withplastic sheetingorother disposableimpermeable material anchored to thebuildingextending10 feet beyond the perimeter ofsurfacesundergoingrenovation orasufficient distancetocollect falling paint debris, whicheverisgreater, unless the property line prevents10feet of such ground covering,weighted downbyheavyobjects (exteriors).(G)Installing (if necessary) vertical containmenttoprevent migration of dust anddebris to adjacent property (exteriors).(v)Wastewas contained on-site and while being transported off-site.(vi)Thework area was properly cleaned after the renovationby:ReguldrlonsforIedd-basedPamtAct~vlt~esAmendedDecember10,200951(A)Pickingupallchips and debris,misting protective sheeting, foldingitdirtysideinward.andtapingitforremoval,(B)Cleaningtheworkareasurfaces and objectsusingaHEPAvacuumand/orwet clothsor mops(interiors).(vii)Thecertified renovator performedthepost-renovationcleaningverification(theresultsofwhich mustbebrieflydescribed,includingthe numberofwetand dryclothsused).c.When testkits areused, the renovationfirmmust, within30daysofthecompletionoftherenovation, provide identifying informationasto themanufacturerandmodelofthetestkitsused,adescription ofthecomponentsthatweretested including their locations,andthe test resultstotheperson whocontracted for therenovation.d.Ifdustclearance samplingisperformedinlieuof cleaningverificationaspermitted byparagraphF.2.c.ofthis chapter, therenovation firm must provide,within30daysofthecompletion of therenovation,acopyofthedustsamplingreport tothepersonwhocontractedfortherenovation.4.Information distribution requirements.a.Renovationsindwellingunits.Nomore than60daysbeforebeginningrenovationactivitiesinanyresidentialdwellingunitoftargethousing, the firm performingtherenovation must:(1)Providetheowneroftheunitwith thepamphlet RenovateRight:ImportantLeadHazard InformationforFamilies, ChildCareProvidersand Schools, and complywithoneofthe following:(i)Obtain, fromthe owner,awrittenacknowledgement thattheownerhas receivedthepamphlet.(ii)Obtainacertificateof mailingatleast7dayspriortotherenovation.(2)Inadditiontothe requirementsinparagraphF.4.a.(l)ofthis chapter,iftheownerdoesnotoccupy the dwellingunit,provideanadultoccupantofthe unit withthepamphlet,andcomplywithone ofthe following:)Obtain,fromtheadult occupant,awrittenacknowledgementthat theoccupantreceived the pamphlet;orcertifyinwriting thatapamphlethasbeen deliveredtothe dwelling andthatthe renovatorhasbeen unsuccessfulinobtainingawrittenacknowledgementfromanadultoccupant. Suchcertificationmustincludetheaddress ofthe unit undergoing renovation,thedateand methodofdeliveryofthepamphlet, names of thepersonsdeliveringthe pamphlet, reasonforlackofacknowledgement(e.g.,occupantrefusestosign,noadult occupantavailable),thesignatureofthe renovator,and the date ofsignature.ReeulatlonsforLead-baedPamtAct~v~tres~&ndedDecember10,200952(ii)Obtainacertificateofmailingatleast7dayspriortothe renovation.b.Renovationsincommonareas.Nomorethan60daysbeforebeginningrenovationactivitiesincommonareasofmulti-unittargethousing, the firmperformingtherenovationmust:(I)Providethe ownerwiththepamphlet Renovate Right: ImportantLeadHazardInformation for Families,Child CareProviders and Schools,and complywithoneofthe following:(i)Obtain, fromtheowner,awrittenacknowledgementthatthe owner hasreceivedthepamphlet.(ii) Obtainacertificateofmailingat least7dayspriortotherenovation.(2) Complywithoneof the following:(i)Notifyinwriting,orensurewritten notificationof,eachaffectedunitand makethepamphletavailableupon request priorto thestart of renovation. Suchnotification shall beaccomplishedbydistributing writtennoticetoeachaffectedunit.Thenotice shalldescribe thegeneral natureandlocationsof theplannedrenovation activities; the expected starting andending dates; andastatementofhowtheoccupantcanobtainthepamphlet,atnocharge,fromthefirmperforming therenovation,or(ii) Whiletherenovationisongoing,postinformationalsigns describingthegeneralnatureandlocationsoftherenovationandtheanticipatedcompletiondate.Thesesignsmust be postedinareas wheretheyarelikelytobeseenbytheoccupantsofalltheaffectedunits.The signsmustbeaccompaniedby apostedcopyofthepamphletorinformationonhowinterestedoccupants canreviewacopyofthe pamphletorobtainacopy from therenovation firmatnocosttooccupants.(3)Prepare,sign,anddateastatementdescribingthestepsperformed to notify alloccupantsofthe intendedrenovation activitiesandto providethepamphlet.(4)Ifthescope,locations, or expected startingandendingdatesoftheplannedrenovation activitieschangeaftertheinitialnotification,andthe firm providedwritteninitialnotificationtoeach affectedunit,thefirmperformingtherenovationmustprovidefurtherwritten notificationtotheownersandoccupantsprovidingrevised informationonthe ongoingplanned activities.Thissubsequentnotificationmustbeprovided beforethefirm performingtherenovation initiates work beyondthatwhichwasdescribedintheoriginal notice.c.Renovationsinchild-occupied facilities. No morethan60daysbefore beginningrenovation activitiesinanychild-occupiedfacility,thefirmperformingtherenovationmust:Reeulat~onsforLead-badPamtActw~t~es~&ndedDecember10,200953(1)(i)Provide theownerof the building with the pamphlet Renovate Right:ImportantLeadHazard Information for Families, ChildCareProviders andSchools,and comply with one ofthefollowing:(A)Obtain,from the owner,awrittenacknowledgementthat theownerhasreceived the pamphlet.(B)Obtaina certificateofmailingatleast7dayspriortothe renovation.(ii)Ifthechild-occupied facilityisnot theownerofthebuilding, provide anadultrepresentativeofthe child-occupied facility withthe pamphlet,and comply withoneofthefollowing:(A)Obtain,from the adult representative,awrittenacknowledgmentthattheadultrepresentative has received the pamphlet; orcertifLinwritingthatapamphlet hasbeendeliveredtothe facility andthat thefirm performingtherenovationhasbeenunsuccessfulinobtaining awrittenacknowledgementfromanadultrepresentative. Such certification must includethe addressofthe child-occupied facility undergoing renovation, the date and method ofdelivery of the pamphlet, namesofthe personsdelivering thepamphlet,reason for lackofacknowledgment(e.g.,representative refuses tosign),thesignature ofarepresentative of the firm performing the renovation, and thedateofsignature.(B)Obtaina certificateofmailingat least7daysprior to therenovation.(2) Provide the parents and guardiansofchildren using the child-occupied facility withthepamphlet and information describing the general natureandlocationsoftherenovation and the anticipated completiondatebycomplyingwithoneof thefollowing:(i)Mailorhand-deliver the pamphlet and the renovation informationtoeach parentorguardianofachild using the child-occupied facility; or(ii)While the renovationisongoing,postinformationalsigns describingthe generalnature and locationsofthe renovation and the anticipatedcompletiondate.These signsmustbepostedinareas where they canbeseenbytheparentsorguardiansofthe children frequenting the child-occupied facility.Thesigns mustbeaccompaniedbyapostedcopy of thepamphletor informationonhowinterested parentsorguardianscanreviewacopy of the pamphletorobtainacopyfromthe renovationfirm atnocostto the parentsorguardians.(3)The renovation firmmustprepare, sign, and dateastatement describingthestepsperformedtonotifyallparents andguardiansof the intended renovationactivitiesand toprovide the pamphlet.d.Writtenacknowledgment. The written acknowledgements requiredbyparagraphsF.4.a.(l)(i),a.(2)(i),b.(l)(i),c.(I)(i)(A),andc.(l)(ii)(A)of thischaptermust:Regulat~onsforLead-basedPamtActivrtlesAmended December10,2009(1)Includeastatement recordingthe owner oroccupant's name and acknowledgingreceiptofthe pamphletpriorto thestartofrenovation,theaddressoftheunitundergoingrenovation,thesignatureoftheowner oroccupantasapplicable,andthedate of signature.(2)Beeitheraseparate sheetorpartof anywrittencontractorservice agreementfortherenovation.(3)Be writteninthesamelanguage asthetextofthe contractoragreement fortherenovationor,inthe caseofnon-owneroccupied target housing,inthesamelanguageastheleaseorrentalagreementorthe pamphlet.G,Collectionand Laboratory AnalysisofSamples.Any paintchip,dust,orsoilsamplescollected pursuantto theworkpracticestandardscontainedinthis sectionshallbe:1.Collectedbypersonscertifiedbythe Commissionas aninspector,erriskassessor,or dustsampling technician; and2.Analyzedby alaboratory recognizedbyEPApursuant tosection405(b)ofTSCAasbeingcapableofperforminganalyses forleadcompoundsinpaintchip,dust,orsoilsamples.H.CompositeDustSampling.Composite dust samplingmayonlybeconductedinthe situationsspecifiedinparagraphs C.throughE.ofthischapter.Ifsuch samplingisconducted,thefollowing conditionsshall apply:1.Compositedustsamples shall consist ofatleasttwosubsamples;2.Everycomponent thatisbeingtestedshallbeincludedinthe sampling;and3.Composite dust samplesshallnot consistofsubsamplesfrommorethanonetypeofcomponent.1.Recordkeeping.Allreportsorplans requiredinthischaptershallbemaintainedbythecertifiedfirmorindividualwhoprepared the reportforaminimumof3years.Thecertifiedfirmorindividual also shallprovidecopiesofthesereports tothebuildingownerwhocontracted foritsservices.J.ProjectNotr$cations.1.General Provision.TheDepartment shallbenotifiedinwritingona formprovidedbytheDepartmentofany lead-basedpaintabatementorrenovation activityintarget housingorchild-occupiedfacilityno lessthansix(6)workingdayspriortocommencement of theactivity. Abatementorrenovation notifications involvingone ormore units at thesameRegulationsforLead-basedPaintAct~vittesAmendedDecember10,200955addressmaybesubmittedonasingle notification form; however,only one addresspereachnotification form submittedtothe Department.TheDepartmentnotification formmustbe filledout completely and properly. Blanks whichdonotapply shallbemarked"NIA".Thedesignationof"N/A7'willnot beacceptedforreferences requiring identificationofthework site, building description,building owner,abatementand transportationcompanies,andindividuals requiredto beidentifiedonthenotificationform. An original signatureisrequiredofthecertifiedfirm's owneroran authorized agentofthefirmoneachnotificationform.Acopied signatureisnotacceptable.Thenotification shallbeconsideredinvalidif itdoesnotcontainanoriginal signature.Responsibility.Itisthe responsibilityofthecertifiedfirm's owner oran authorized agentofthefirmtonotifythe Department underthissection.TimelinessofNotification.Writtennotificationsoflead-basedpaintabatement orrenovation activity mustbehanddelivered, express mailed,orpostmarkedat leastsix(6)working days (not calendardays)beforethestartoflead-basedpaintabatementorrenovation. Notifications mustbedeliveredbyUnitedStatesPostalService, commercialdelivery,orbyhanddelivery.Telephonefacsimile(FAX)isnotpermitted.Thestartdateisconsideredto bethedate whenlead-based paintabatementorrenovation begins.Start-DateChangetoLaterDate. When lead-basedpaintabatementorrenovation activitywillbeginlater thanthe datecontainedinthenotice,the certifiedfirm's owner oranauthorized agentofthefirmshall:a.NotifytheDepartmentofthe changed startdatebytelephoneassoon aspossiblebutpriorto theoriginal startdate.Anamended notificationis requiredinwritingimmediatelyfollowingtheforegoingnotification;andb.ProvidetheDepartmentwith a writtennoticeofthenew startdateassoonaspossible,butnolaterthantheoriginal start date.Deliveryoftheupdated noticebythe UnitedStatesPostalService, commercial delivery service,orhanddeliveryisacceptable.Start-DateChangetoEarlierDate. When lead-based paintabatementorrenovation willbeginonadate earlier thanthe datecontainedinthenotice, thecertifiedfirm's owner oranauthorized agent ofthe firmshallprovidethe Department witha writtennoticeofthenewstartdateat leastsix working days beforethestartofwork.Start-DateIStop-Date(completiondate)requirement.Innoeventshalllead-based paintabatementorrenovation activity,ascoveredbythis chapter,beginorbecompletedonadateotherthanthedatecontainedinthe writtennotice.Amendmentstostartdate changesare tobesubmittedasrequiredin5.4.andJ.5.ofthischapter. Anamendmentisrequiredfor anystopdates which changebymore than oneworkdayforeach week (sevencalendardayperiod)forwhich theproject has been scheduled and notificationsubmitted.Thecertifiedfirmshall provideschedule changestotheDepartmentno lessthan24hours priortothechangeorcompletionofthe project. Emergency notificationcanbeconfirmedwiththeDepartment telephonically and followed upinwriting.ProvisionforEmergency.Intheeventlead-based paintabatement orrenovation activityisRegulatrons for Lead-basedParntActrv~tiesAmended December10,200956required dueto anunexpectedorunplanned lead-based paintincident,notificationshaIIbemadeassoonaspracticable, but not laterthanthe following work dayaRertheoccurrenceoftheincident. Initial notificationcanbemadebytelephone,followedbyformal notificationonthe Department'snotification form. Emergenciesshallbedocumentedtotheextentthattheneed fortheemergencyisevident.Anemergencylead-based paintabatementorrenovation activitymeansalead-based paintabatementorrenovationactivitythatwasnotplanned,butresultsfrom asudden,unexpectedeventwhich if not immediately attended to,presents a public healthorsafety hazard, andisnecessarytoprotect equipment from damage,orisnecessarytoavoid imposing an unreasonablefinancialburden.Thisterm includesactivitiesnecessitatedbynon-routine failures ofequipment.Thistermdoesnot includeimmediateabatementorrenovation work solely from a lackofadequateplanning forforeseeable lead-based paintabatementactivity.8.Lead-based Paint AbatementandRenovation Notification Fees.a.Applicability.Thecertifiedfirm'sowneroranauthorized agentofthe firm shall remittotheDepartment a feethatis basedon eachindividualandseparate residentialdwellingormulti-familydwellingorchild-occupied facilityatthesame addressto beabatedorrenovated-aslistedinthisparagraph.K.Lead-Based Paint Activities Requirements.Lead-based paint activities,asdefinedintheseregulations, shall onlybeconducted according totheproceduresand workpractice standards containedinthischapter. No individual or firmmayoffertoperformorperform any lead-based paintactivityasdefinedinthese regulations, unlesscertified to performthatactivity accordingtothe proceduresinChapter11.Reeulat~onsforLead-based PaintActlv~t~es~GndedDecember10,2009CHAPTERIV.ComplianceMonitoringand EnforcementA.Compliance Inspections and Investigations1.TheDepartmentmayinspect or investigate thepractices ofany person involvedinleadbased paintactivitiesintarget housing orchild-occupied facilitiesasdefinedinthesechapters.2. Advancenotice ofinspectionsorinvestigationsbythe Departmentisnotrequired.3.Department representativesshall notbeimpededorrefused entryinthe courseoftheirofficialdutiesinaccordancewith these regulationsbyreason ofanyregulatory or contractualspecification.4.All personsengagedinlead-based paintactivitiesmust have theCommission-issuedcertificatepresentatthe worksite.B.Enforcement-Penalties, Reprimands, Suspensions, RevocationofCertificates,ProceedingsandHearings before the CommissionandAppeals.Penalties, reprimands,suspensionsandrevocations of certificates shallbegovernedbySection49-17-529,MississippiCode Annotated.Allproceedings andhearings before theCommissionregarding violations of Section49-17-501, et.seq. Mississippi Code Annotated,or any ruleorregulation,writtenorderoftheCommission, emergency order oftheExecutiveDirectororcertificatesissued or renewedbytheCommissionpursuant to Section49-17-501,et.seq.,MississippiCode Annotatedandall appeals therefromshallbeconductedinaccordancewithSection 49-17-31through49-17-41,MississippiCode Annotated.C.Severability.Ifany provision,section, subsection, sentence, clauseorphrase of anyof theseregulations,ortheapplicationofsametoany person or set ofcircumstancesisfor any reason challengedorheldtobeinvalid orvoid,the validityofthe remainingregulationsand/orportionsthereofor theirapplicationtootherpersonsor setsof circumstancesshallnot beaffected thereby.Kegulat~onsfor[.cad-basedPamtAct~v~t~esmendedDecember10,2009MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY"REGULATIONS FOR LEAD-BASEDPAINTACTIVITIES"APC-S-9Adopted January22,1998Amended November20,2003Proposed AmendmentsDecember10,2009ChapterContentsPageGeneralScopeand Applicability..............................................................................................1...................................................................................................................................Definitions3..................................................................................I.Accreditation ofTrainingPrograms11A.Scope................................................................................................................................11B.Application Process.........................................................................................................1..............................................C.Requirements fortheAccreditationofTraining Programs12................................................................D.Minimum Training Curriculum Requirements16.............................E.Requirements for the AccreditationofRefresher Training Programs19............................................................................F.Re-accreditation of Training Programs21...............G.Suspension, Revocation, and Modification of Accredited Training Programs22H.Procedures for Suspension, Revocation,orModification of Training Program...................................................................................................................Accreditation22.ITraining Program Recordkeeping Requirements.............................................................23............................................................................................JTraining CourseNotification24......................................................................................K.Non-English LanguageCourses25.....................................................................................HType and DurationofCertificates25J.Reciprocity.......................................................................................................................2511.CertificationofIndividualsandFirmsEngagedin Lead-Based Paint Activities...............................................................................................ACertificationofIndividuals26............................................................................................................................BInspector26....................................................................................................................CRisk Assessor27........................................................................................................................D Supervisor-27................................................................................................................EProject Designer28.F Abatement Worker...........................................................................................................28.GRenovator.........................................................................................................................29...............................................................................................H.Dust Sampling Technician30......................................................................................................................1.6.Documents-30-...........................................................................J.W.CertificationBasedonPrior Training31-...............................................................................................................K$.Re-Certification31-.......................................................................................................L.,F,Certificationof Firms32-M.IC.Suspension,Revocation, and Modification of CertificationsofIndividuals Engaged in-................................................................................................Lead-Based Paint Activities33&L.Suspension,Revocation, and ModificationofCertifications of Firms Engaged inLead-Based Paint Activities.............................................................................................330.M.Proceduresfor Suspension, Revocation, or ModificationoftheCertification of Individuals-............................................................................................................................orFirms34P.KTypeand Duration of Certificates..................................................................................34-Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.2009111.Work Practice Standards for ConductingLead-Based PaintActivities.......................................................................A.EffectiveDate,Applicability,andTerms-36.......................................................................................................................B.Inspection..36........................................................................................................C.LeadHazard Screen.37D.RiskAssessment.............................................................................................................39......................................................................................................................F.Renovation-44G.F.CollectionandLaboratory Analysisof Samples............................................................55..............................................................................................H.G.CompositeDustSampling55-................................................................................................................LX.Recordkeeping-56-.......................................................................................................J.I.ProjectNotifications-56-K.&Lead-BasedPaintActivities Requirements.....................................................................57IV.Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement.....................................................................A.ComplianceInspectionsandInvestigations59B.Enforcement-Penalties,Reprimands,Suspensions, Revocationof Certificates,...................................Proceedings,andHearings beforetheCommissionandAppeals59.....................................................................................................................C.Severability.59RegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,20091B)GENERALSCOPEANDAPPLICABILITYPursuant totheauthority grantedbythe Lead-Based Paint Activity AccreditationandCertificationAct, Miss. Code49-17-501through49-17-531,the following regulations contain procedures andrequirements for the accreditationoflead-based paint activities trainingprograms,procedures andrequirements for the certificationofinspectors, risk assessors, project designers, supervisors,workers, renovators,dustsmdinatechnicians, and firms engagedinlead-based paintactivities, andwork practice standards for performingsuchactivities. No personmayengageinlead-based paintactivities in target housing or child-occupied facilities asaninspector,riskassessor,projectdesigner,supervisor, worker, renovator, dustsamplin~technician, or firm onorafter the effective dateof theseregulations, unless applicable initialorrenewed certificates toso engage inlead-based paintactivities have been issued to such personsbythe Commission, and are currently in effect.Nofirmshall employ any personona lead-based paint activity who does not possess a current certificateissuedbytheCommission.Noindividual will be certifiedas aninspector, risk assessor, orsupervisor until the individual has passed the required certification (3rd party) examination forthediscipline.Theseregulations are applicabletoall persons engagedinlead-basedpaintactivities in targethousing and child-occupied facilities. Persons who perform lead-based paint activities withinresidential dwellings that theyownareexemptfromthe regulations unless the residential dwellingisoccupiedbya personorpersonsotherthan the owner orowner'simmediate family while theseactivitiesarebeing performed, or a child residinginthebuilding has been identifiedashavinganelevated bloodleadlevelasdeterminedbythe UnitedStatesDepartmentofHealth andHumanServices;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Also exempt from the required work practice standards oftheregulations are renovationsperformedin target housingifthefirmperform in^therenovation has obtained a statement signedbytheownerthattherenovationwilloccurintheowner'sresidence,nochild underape6resides there, nopremantwoman resides there,thehousing is not a child-occupied facility,andthe owneracknowledges thattherenovationfirmwill notberequiredtousetheworkpractices applicabletorenovation activities.Theseregulationsdonot requiretheperformanceoflead-based paint activitiesbut establish requirements and procedures tofollowwhen lead-basedpaint activities are performed. Each department, agency, and instrumentalityofthe executive,legislative, and judicial branchesoftheFederal Government having jurisdiction overany propertyorfacility,orengaged in any activity resulting, or which may result, in a lead-based paint hazard, andeach officer, agent, or employee thereof shallbesubjectto,and comply withallofthe requirementsof these regulations regarding lead-based paint, lead-based paint activities and lead-based painthazards.These regulations require that owners and occupantsoftarget housingaridchild-occupied facilitiesreceive information on lead-based paint hazards before renovations begin.Thepamphlet,RenovateRight: ImportantLeadHazard Information forFamilies,Child Care Providers,andSchools,mustbedistributed.Compliance with these regulations shall not affect or substitute for compliance with all otherRegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,20092applicable laws and regulationsofthe United States Department of Housing and Urban8Development, the UnitedStatesOccupational Safety and Health Administration, the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies with jurisdiction over issuesconcerning lead-based paint hazards.It istheintentofthe"Lead-Based Paint Activity AccreditationandCertificationAct"that the costofthe administration and enforcementofthe actbeborne fully by federal grants and fees foraccreditation, certification, and abatementandrenovation projects. Anyfeetofund activities shallbesetbyorderofthe Commission on Environmental Quality and shall be at levels graduatedtoreflectthetypeofcertificate andthe sizeoftheproject,asthe casemay be. Fees for more thanone(1)discipline shallbepaidbya separate checkormoney order for each discipline.Allfees shallbesubmitted totheCommissionbycheckormoney order, payabletothe Lead-Based Paint ProgramOperations Funds.RegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,20093DEFINITIONS1."Abatement"means any measureorsetofmeasures designedtopermanently eliminateleadbased paint hazards. Abatement includes, but is not limitedto:a.Theremovaloflead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust, the permanent enclosureorencapsulation of lead-based paint, the replacementoflead-painted surfacesorfixtures, andtheremoval or covering of lead-contaminatedsoil;andb. Allpreparation, cleanup, disposal, and post-abatement clearance testing activities associatedwithsuchmeasures.c.Specifically, abatement includes, butisnot limitedto:(1)Projects for which thereisa written contractorotherdocumentation, which provides thata personwill beconducting activitiesinor to a residential dwellingorchild-occupiedfacility that will result in the permanent elimination of lead-based paint hazards; oraredesigned to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazardsasdefined inthissection.(2)Projects resulting in the permanent elimination oflead-basedpaint hazards, conductedbypersons certified in accordance with Chapter11,unlesssuchprojects are coveredbysubsection d. of this definition;(3)Projects resulting in the permanent eliminationof lead-based painthazards, conductedbypersons who, through their company nameorpromotional literature, represent, advertise,orhold themselvesouttobeinthebusiness of performing lead-based paint activitiesasidentified and definedbythissection, unless such projectsarecoveredbysubsectiond.of thisdefinition; or(4)Projects resulting in the permanent eliminationoflead-based paint hazards, that areconducted in response to Stateorlocal abatement orders.d.Abatement does not include renovation, remodeling, painting or repainting, landscaping orother activities, whensuchactivities are not designed to permanently eliminate lead-basedpaint hazards, but, instead, are designedtorepair, restore, or remodel agivenstructure ordwelling,eventhough these activities may incidentallyresultin a reduction or eliminationoflead-based paint hazards. Furthermore, abatement does not include interim controls,operations and maintenance activities,orother measures and activities designed totemporarily, but not permanently, reduce lead-based paint hazards.2. "Accredited training program" means a training program that has been accredited by eithertheCommission,theUnited States Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) oran EPA-approvedlead-based paint program in a state or tribe with reciprocity agreements with the Commission, toprovide training for individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities.3."Adequate quality control" means aplanor design to ensure the authenticity, integrity, andaccuracy of samples, including dust, soil, and paint chip or paint film samples. Adequate qualityRegulations for Lead-basedPaintActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.2009controlalso includes provisions for representative sampling.4."Administrator" means the Administratorofthe Environmental Protection Agency.5.4:"Certificate" means a document authorizing apersontoperformlead-basedpaint activities as-describedinthese regulations.6."Child-occupiedfacility",astheterrnappliestoabatement~~meansa building or portion of a-building constructed priorto1978,visited regularlybythe same child,6yearsofageorunder,onatleasttwodifferentdayswithin any week (Sunday through Saturday period), provided thateachday'svisit lasts at least3hours and the combined weekly visit lasts at least6hours, and thecombined annual visits lastatleast60hours. Child-occupied facilities may include, but are notlimited to, day-care centers, preschools and kindergarten classrooms.7."Child-occupied facility",astheterrnappliestorenovations, means a building, or portion of abuilding, constructed priorto1978,visited regularlybythe same child, under6years ofage,onat least two different davs withinanyweek(SundavthroughSaturdayperiod),providedthateachday'svisit lasts at least3hours and the combined weekly visits lastatleast6hours, and thecombined annual visits lastatleast60hours. Child-occupied facilitiesmayinclude, but arenotlimitedto.daycare centers, preschools and kindergarten classrooms. Child-occupied facilitiesmaybelocatedintarget housing orinpublic or commercial buildings. With respect to commonareasinuublicorcommercialbuildinmthat contain child-occupied facilities, thechild-occupiedfacility encompasses only those common areas that are routinelyused bychildren under age6,suchasrestrooms and cafeterias.Commonareas that children underage6only pass through,suchashallways, stairways, andparagesare not included. In addition, with respecttoexteriorsofpublicorcommercial buildinps that containchdd-occupiedfacilities,thechild-occupiedfacility encompasses onlytheexterior sides of the building thatareimmediatelyadiacenttothechild-occupied facilityorthe common areas routinelyusedbv children underage6.8.6,"Clearancelevels" are values that indicate the maximum amountof lead permittedinduston-a surface following completion ofanabatementorrenovation activity.9.clean in^verificationcardmeansa card developedanddistributed, or otherwise approved,byEPAfor the purpose of determining, through comparisonofwet and dry disposable cleaningclothswith the card, whether post-renovationclean in^has been properly completed.10.7,"Commission"meansthe Mississippi CommissiononEnvironmental Quality.-11.8;"Common area"meansa portion of a building that is generally accessible toalloccupants.-Suchanarea may include, but isnotlimited to, hallways, stairways, laundry and recreationalrooms, playgrounds, community centers, garages, and boundaryfences.12.9,"Component or building component"meansspecific designorstructural elements or fixtures-ofa building, residential dwelling, or child-occupied facilitythatare distinguishedfromeachotherbyform, function, and location. These include, but are not limitedto,interior componentssuchas:ceilings, crown molding, walls, chair rails, doors, door trim, floors, fireplaces,radiatorsand other heating units, shelves, shelf supports, stair treads, stair risers, stair stringers, newelRegulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,20095posts, railing caps, balustrades, windowsandtrim (including sashes, window heads, jambs, sillsaor stools and troughs), built in cabinets, columns, beams,bathroomvanities,countertops,andairconditioners; and exterior componentssuchas: painted roofing, chimneys, flashing, guttersanddownspouts, ceilings, soffits, fascias, rake boards, cornerboards, bulkheads, doorsanddoor trim,fences, floors, joists, lattice work, railings and railing caps, siding handrails, stair risers andtreads, stair stringers, columns, balustrades,window sills orstools and troughs, casings, sashesand wells, andairconditioners.13.-I&"Containment~'means a processtoprotect workers andtheenvironmentbycontrolling-exposurestothe lead-contaminated dust and debris created during an abatementorrenovation.14.4-L"Course agenda" meansanoutlineofthekeytopicsto be covered during a training course,-includingthetime allottedtoteach each topic.15.42-"Coursetest"meansan evaluation oftheoverall effectiveness of the trainingwhichshalltest-thetrainee'sknowledge and retention ofthe topicscoveredduringthe course.16.4%"Course test blueprint"means written documentation identifyingtheproportionofcourse-test questions devoted toeachmajor topicin thecourse curriculum.17.14,"Department"means theMississippi Department of Environmental Quality.-18.g"Deterioratedpaint"means paint that is cracking, flaking, chipping, peeling,orotherwise-separating from the substrate of a building componentorunit.19.6"Discipline" means one of the specific types or categoriesoflead-based paint activities-identified in this subpart for which individuals may receive training from accredited programsand become certifiedbytheCommission.Forexample,"worker"isa discipline.20.12,"Distinct paintinghistory"means the application history,asindicatedbyits visual-appearanceora recordofapplication, over time, of paint or other surface coatingstoacomponent, room, or unitofa building structure.21.%"Documented methodologies"aremethodsorprotocolsusedto sample for the presenceof-leadinpaint, dust, andsoil.22."Drydisposable cleaningcloth''means a commercially available dry, electrostatically charged,white disposable cloth designed to beusedfor cleaning hardsurfaces suchasuncmetedfloorsorcounter tops.23."Dustsampling technician" means an individual employedtoperform dust clearance sampling.24.a"Elevated blood lead level(EBL)"means an excessive absorption of leadasdeterminedby-theUnited States Department of HealthandHuman Services; Centers for Disease Control andPrevention.25.4%"Encapsulant" means a substance that forms a barrier between lead-based paintandthe-Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.20096environment using a liquid-appliedcoating(with or without reinforcement materials)oranadhesively bonded covering material.26.g"Encapsulation"meanstheapplication of an encapsulant.-27.a"Enclosure"means theuse of rigid, durable construction materials that are mechanically-fastenedtothesubstrateinorder to actasa barrier between lead-based paint and theenvironment.28,g"EPA"meanstheUnited States Environmental Protection Agency.29.a"Executive Director" means the Executive Directorofthe Mississippi Departmentof-Environmental Quality.30.24"Firm"means acompany,partnership, corporation, sole proprietorshiporindividual doingwbusiness, association, or other business entity that performsorofferstopefiorrnlead-basedpaint-activities. Thistermalso includes a Federal, State, Tribal, or local government agency,oranon~rofitorganization that performs oroffersto perform lead-basedpaintactivities.31.25."Guestinstructor"meansan individual designatedbythetraining program manageror-principal instructor to provide instruction specific to the lecture, hands-on activities,orworkpractice components of a course.32."HEPAvacuum" means a vacuum cleaner which has been designedwitha hi&-efficiencyparticulateairIHEPA)filterasthe last filtrationstave.AHEPAfilter is a filter that iscapable ofcapturing particlesof0.3micronswith99.97%efficiency.Thevacuum cleaner mustbedesigned so thatalltheairdrawn into the machineisexpelled through theIHEPAfilterwithnoneoftheairleaking past it.33.g"Hands-on skills assessment" meansanevaluation which tests the trainees' ability to-satisfactorily perform the work practices and procedures identified in ChapterI.D.,aswellasany other skills taught in a training course.34.2%"Inspection" means a surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presenceoflead-based paint andtheprovision of a report explaining the results oftheinvestigation.352%"Inspector"means an individual employed to inspect or reinspect forthepresence of lead-based paint, to collect samples for the presence of lead industandsoilforthepurposes ofabatementandrenovation clearancetestingandtoprepare inspection reports.36.2%"Interim controls" means a set of measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure-orlikely exposuretolead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, repairs,maintenance, painting, temporarycontainment,ongoing monitoring of lead-based painthazardsor potential hazards, and the establishment and operation of management andresidenteducationprograms.RegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009737.38:"Lead-based paint"means paintorother surface coatings that contain lead equal to or in-excessof1.Omilligramspersquare centimeter or more than0.5percentbyweight.38.K"Lead-based paint activities" means, in the caseoftarget housing and child-occupied-facilities, inspection, risk assessment, renovation,andabatement, as defined inthissection.39.32:"Lead-based painthazardmeansany condition that causesexposureto lead from lead-contaminated dust, lead-contaminated soil, or lead-contaminated paint thatisdeteriorated orpresentinaccessible surfaces, friction surfaces,orimpact surfacesthatwould resultinadversehuman health effectsasidentifiedbythe Department pursuant to the federal Toxic SubstancesControl Act (TSCA)section403.40.33."Lead-contaminated dust" means surface dustinresidential dwellings, or child-occupiedfacilities that contains an areaor massconcentration ofleadator inexcessoflevels identifiedbytheDepartment pursuant toTSCASection 403.41.34,"Lead-contaminated soil" means bare soilonresidential real property andonthepropertyof-a child-occupied facility that contains leadator inexcessoflevels identifiedbytheDepartmentpursuanttoTSCA section403.42.35:"Lead-hazard screen"isa limitedriskassessmentactivitythat involves limited paintand dustsamplingasdescribed in Chapter111.C.43%"Livingarea",involvinuabatement activities, means any areaofa residential dwelling usedbyone or more childrenage6and under, including,butnot limitedto,living rooms, kitchenareas,dens,play rooms, andchildren'sbedrooms44."Livingarea",inthecaseofrenovations, meansanyareaofa residential dwellingusedbyoneormore childrenage5orunder, including, but not limitedto,living rooms, kitchen areas, dens,playrooms, andchildren'sbedrooms.45."Minorrepairand maintenance activities" are activities including minor heating, ventilation orair conditioning work, electrical work, andplumbingthat disrupts6square feet or less ofpainted surfaceperroom for interior activitiesor20square feetorlessofpainted surface forexterior activities where noneoftheworkpractices prohibited or restrictedbyparagraphF.2.a.(3)ofChapter111areusedand where theworkdoes not involvewindowreplacementordemolitionofpainted surface areas. When removing painted components,orportionsof paintedcomponents, the entire surfacearearemovedistheamount of painted surface disturbed. Jobs,other than emergency renovations, performed in the same room within thesame30daysmustbeconsidered the sameiobforthepurpose of determining whetherthejobisa minor repair andmaintenance activity.46.3%"Multi-family dwelling" means a structure that contains more than one separate residentialdwelling unit, which isusedor occupied, or intendedtobe usedoroccupied, in whole or in part,asthe homeorresidenceofoneor more persons.47.3%"Paintinpoor condition" means more than10square feet of deteriorated paintonexterior-Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,20098(bcomponents with large surface areas;ormore than2squarefeet ofdeteriorated paint oninteriorcomponents with large surface areas(e.g.,walls, ceilings, floors, doors); or more than 10 percentof the total surfaceareaofthecomponentisdeteriorated on interiororexterior componentswithsmall surface areas(window sills,baseboards, soffits, trim).48."Pamphlet"meansthe EPApamphlet titledRenovateRinht:ImplortuntLeadHaz~ardlnformarionforFamilies,ChildCureProviders andSchoolsdeveloped under Section406(a)ofTSCAforuseincomplying with Section406(b)ofTSCA,oranyState or Tribal pamphlet approvedbyEPApursuantto40CFR745.326 that is developed for thesamepurpose.Thisincludesreproductionsofthepamphlet when copied in full and without revisionordeletion of materialfromthe pamphlet(exceptfortheaddition or revision of stateorlocal sourcesofinformation).Before December7,2008,the term "pamphlet" also meant any pamphlet developedbyEPAunder Section406(a)of'PSCAoranyStateorTribal pamphlet approvedbyEPA~ursuantto40CFR745.326.49.39;"Permanently covered soil" means soilwhichhas been separated fromhumancontactbythe-placementofabarrier consistingofsolid, relatively impermeable materials,suchaspavementorconcrete. Grass, mulch, and other landscaping materials are not considered permanent covering.50.48:"Person"means any naturaloriudicialperson including any individual corporation,-partnership,orassociation; any Indian Tribe,State.orpoliticalsubdivision thereof;anyinterstatebody; and any department, agency,orinstrumentalityofthe FederalGovernment.th&&e-m51.&"Principal instructor" means the individual who has the primaryresponsibilityfor organizing-andteachingaparticular course.52.42,"Projectdesigner" means an individual employed to prepare abatement project designs,-occupant protection plans and abatement project reports.53.43:"Recognized laboratory" meansanenvironmental laboratory recognizedbyEPA pursuant to-TSCA Section405(b)as being capable of performingananalysis forleadcompounds in paint,soil, and dust.54."Recognized testkit"meansacommerciallyavailablekit recognizedbyEPAunder 40CFR745.88 as being capableofallowingauser to determinethepresence of lead at levels equal toorinexcess of1.Omilligramspersquare centimeter, or more than0.5%leadbywei~ht,inapaintchip, paint powder or painted surface.55.44"Reduction" means measures designed to reduceoreliminate human exposure tolead-based-paint hazards through methods including interim controls, and abatement.56. "Renovation" means the modificationofany existing structure,orportion thereof,thatresults inthedisturbance of painted surfaces, unless that activity is performed as part ofanabatementasRegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.200990definedbythisre~ulation.The term renovation includes (but is not limited to):Theremoval,modification, or repairofpainted surfacesorpainted components(e.g.,modification of~ainteddoors, surface restoration, windowrepair,surfacepreparationactivity (suchassanding,scrapingor other such activities thatmaypenerateaaintdust)); the removal of building components(ex.,walls,ceilinaplurnbing,windows); weatherization~roiects(e.~.,cutting holesinpaintedsurfaces toinstal1blown-in insulation ortogainaccess to attics,~laninathresholds to installweather-stripping) and interim controls thatdisturbpainted surfaces.Arenovationperformedfor the purposeofconverting a building,orpartora building, into target housing orachildoccupied facility is a renovation under this subpart.Theterm renovation doesnotinclude minorrepair and maintenance activities.57."Renovator" meansanindividual who either performs or directs workers who performrenovations.Acertified renovator is a renovator who has successfully completedarenovatorcourse accreditedbyEPAoran EPA-authorized State or Tribal program and has been certifiedto perform renovationsinthe State of Mississippi.58.45:"Residential dwelling" means(I)a detached single family dwelling unit, including attached-structures such as porches and stoops; or(2)a single family dwellingunitin a structure thatcontainsmorethanoneseparate residential dwelling unit, which isusedoroccupied,orintendedtobeused or occupied, in wholeorinpart,asthehomeorresidence ofoneormore persons.59.6"Riskassessment" means(1)an on-site investigation to determinetheexistence, nature,wseverity, and locationoflead-based paint hazards, and(2) theprovision of a reportbythe personconducting the risk assessment, explaining the resultsoftheinvestigation andoptionsforreducing lead-based paint hazards.60.43,"Riskassessor" means an individual employed to conduct risk assessments and lead hazard-screens,toprepare inspection reports and to collect samplesforthe presence of lead in dust andsoil for the purposesofabatement and renovation clearance testing.61.48,"Room"meansanenclosed or semi-enclosed living space within a residential dwellingora-child-occupied facility.62.49,"Supervisor" meansanindividual designatedbya contractor or certified firm tobe-responsible for the direction and conductoflead-based paint abatement activities andto prepareoccupant protection plans and abatement reports.63.%A"Targethousing':asthe term applies to abatement activities,means anyhousing constructed-priorto1978,except housing fortheelderlyorpersons with disabilities (unless any oneormorechildrenage6years or under resides orisexpected to reside in such housing fortheelderlyorpersons with disabilities) oranyzero-bedroom dwelling.64."Targethousing"-asthe term applies to renovations,meansanyhousing constructedbefore 1978,except housing for the elderlyorpersons with disabilities (unlessanyone ormorecbldrenundertheapeof6years resides orisexpected to resideinthat housing fortheelderly or persons withdisabilities) or any zero-bedroom dwelling.Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.20091065.%"Training curriculum"meansanestablished setofcoursetopicsfor instruction in anQ-accredited training programforaparticular discipline designedtoprovide specialized knowledgeand skills.66.52:"Traininghour"means atleast50minutesofactual learning, including, but not limited to-timedevoted to lecture, learning activities, small group activities, demonstrations, evaluations,and/orhands-on experience.67.53;"Training manager"means theindividual responsible for administeringatraining programwand monitoring the performance of principal instructors and guest instructors.68.54;"Visualinspection for clearance testing" meansthevisual examination ofaresidential-dwelling orachild-occupied facility followinganabatementorrenovationtodeterminewhetheror nottheabatement or renovation has been successfully completed.69.55,"Visualinspection for risk assessment" meansthevisual examination ofaresidential-dwellingorachild-occupied facility to determine the existence of deteriorated lead-based paintorother potential sourcesoflead-based paint hazards.70."Wetdisposable cleaning cloth"meansacommercially available. premoistened, whitedisposable cloth designed tobeusedfor cleaning hard surfacessuchas uncarpeted floorsorcounter tops.71."Wetmopping system"means adevice withthefollowing characteristics:Along handle,amophead designedto be usedwith disposable absorbent cleaning pads,areservoirforcleaningsolution, andabuilt-in mechanism for distributingorsprayingthecleaninpsolution ontoafloor,oramethodofequivalent efficacy.72."Workarea" means theareathatthecertified renovator establishes to contain the dustanddebrisgeneratedbyarenovation.73.56;"Worker",asthe term appliestoabatements, meansindividual-certified asaworkertoworkonabatement projects.74."Worker",as the term applies to renovations, means an individual trainedbyacertifiedrenovator to work onarenovation project.RegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,2009CHAPTERI.Accreditationof TrainingProgramsQA.Scope.1.A training program may seek accreditation to offer lead-based paint activities coursesinanyofthefollowing disciplines: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer,renovator,dustsamplingtechnician. and abatement worker. A training program may also seekaccreditation to offer refreshercoursesfor each oftheabove listed disciplines.2.Atraining program shall not provide, offer, or claim to provide Commission accreditedleadbasedpaint activities courses without applying for and receiving accreditation from theCommissionasrequired under paragraphB.ofthischapteronor after August31,1998.B.ApplicationProcess.Thefollowing are procedures a training program shallfollowtoreceive Commissionaccreditationtooffer lead-based paint activities courses:1.Atraining program seeking accreditation shall submittherequired accreditation feealongwiththecompletedformprescribedbythe Commission containing the followinginformation:a. The training program's name, address, and telephone number.b.Alistofcourses for whichitisapplyingforaccreditation.c. A statement signedbythetraining program manager certifying thatthetraining programmeetstherequirements established in paragraphC.ofthis chapter.Ifa training programuses EPA-developed model training materials,ortraining materials approvedbya Stateor IndianTribe thathas been authorizedbyEPA,thetraining program manager shallinclude a statement certifyingthat,as well.d.A copy of the student and instructor manuals, or other materials tobeused for eachcourse.e.Acopyofthecourseagendafor each course, includingthetime allotted to teaching eachcoursetopic.f.Acopy ofthecourse examination withthecorrect answers marked for each question.g. All training programs shall include in their application for accreditationthefollowing:(1)A description ofthefacilities and equipment tobeused forlecture and hands-ontraining.(2)Acopyofthe course test blueprint for eachcourse.RegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200912(3)Adescription oftheactivities and procedures that willbeused for conductingtheassessment of hands-onskillsforeachcourse.(4)Acopyofthequality control plan for each courseasdescribed in paragraphC.9.ofthis chapter.(5)Alist of learning objectives foreachlecture, exercise, and hands-on activity2.Ifatraining programmeetsthe requirementsinparagraphC.ofthis chapter, thentheCommission shall approvetheapplication for accreditation no more than180daysafterreceivingacomplete application from the training program contingent uponasatisfactoryon-site course auditbytheDepartment.Inthecaseofapproval,acertificateofaccreditationshallbesent totheapplicant.Inthe case of disapproval,aletter describingthereasons fordisapproval shallbesent totheapplicant. Priortodisapproval,theDepartment may,atitsdiscretion, work withtheapplicanttoaddress inadequaciesintheapplication foraccreditation. The Department may also request additional materials retainedbythe trainingprogram, under paragraphI.ofthis chapter.Ifatraining program's applicationisdisapproved, the program may reapply for accreditation at any time.3.A training program may apply for accreditation to offer coursesorrefresher coursesinasmany disciplinesasitchooses.Atraining program mayseekaccreditation for additionalcourses at anytimeaslongasthe program can demonstratethatitmeetstherequirementsofthis chapter.4.Forthepurposesofthis chapter,coursestaught in different languages are considereddifferent coursesandeachmustindependently meet the accreditation requirements.5.When applying for accreditation ofacourseinalanpuageother than English,asignedstatement fromaqualified, independent translator that they had comparedthecoursetotheEnglish language version and foundthetranslation tobeaccurate.C.Requirementsforthe AccreditationofTraining Programs.Foratraining programtoobtain accreditationfromthe Commission to offer lead-based paintactivities courses,theprogram shall meetthefollowing requirements for each discipline forwhichtheprogram is seeking accreditation:1.Thetraining program shallemploy atraining manager who has:a.Atleast2yearsofexperience, education,ortraining in teaching adults; orb.Abachelor'sorgraduatedegree inbuilding construction technology, engineering,industrial hygiene, safety, public health, education, business administrationorprogrammanagementor arelated field; orc.Two yearsofexperience in managingatraining program specializing in environmentalhazards; andRegulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,2009d. Demonstrated2years experience, education, or trainingintheconstruction industryincluding:leadorasbestosabatement, painting, carpentry, renovation, remodeling,occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene.2. The training manager shall designate a qualified principal instructorforeach course whohas:a. Demonstrated experience, education, or training in teaching workersoradults; andb. Successfully completed the initial and prerequisite training course requirementsoftheEPA-accredited or EPA-authorizedStateor Tribal-accredited training course tobetaught; andc.Demonstrated experience, education, or traininginleadorasbestos abatement, painting,carpentry, renovation, remodeling, occupational safety and health,orindustrialhygiene.3.The principal instructor shallberesponsible for the organization ofthecourse and oversightof the teaching of all course material. The training managermaydesignate guest instructorsasneeded to provide instruction specifictothelecture, hands-on activities, or work practicecomponents of a course. Guest instructorsthat teachwork practice standards and hands-onactivities must meetthequalifications oftheprincipal instructor.4.The followingdocumentsshallberecognizedbytheCommission as evidence that trainingmanagers and principal instructors havetheeducation, work experience, trainingrequirements or demonstrated experience, specifically listed in paragraphsC.1.andC.2.ofthis chapter.Thisdocumentationneednotbesubmitted with the accreditation application,but, ifnotsubmitted, shallberetainedbythetraining programasrequiredbytherecordkeeping requirements containedinparagraphI.ofthis chapter.Thosedocumentsincludethefollowing:a.Official academic transcripts or diplomaasevidenceofmeeting the educationrequirements.b.Resumes, letters of reference,ordocumentationofwork experienceasevidenceofmeetingthework experience requirements.c.Certificatesfrom thetrain-the-trainer courses and lead-specific training courses,asevidenceofmeetingthetraining requirements.5.The training program shall ensuretheavailabilityof,and provide adequatefacilitiesfor, thedelivery ofthelecture, course test, hands-on training, and assessment activities.Thisincludes providing training equipment that reflects current work practices and maintainingorupdatingtheequipment and facilitiesasneeded.6.To become accreditedin thefollowing disciplines,thetraining program shall providetraining courses thatmeet thefollowing training hour requirements:Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,200914a.The inspector course shall last a minimum of24traininghours, with a minimum of8hours devotedtohands-on training activities. The minimum curriculum requirements forthe inspector coursearecontained in paragraphD.1.of this chapter.b.Theriskassessor course shall last a minimum of16training hours, with a minimum of4hours devotedtohands-on training activities. Theminimumcurriculum requirementsfortheriskassessor coursearecontained in paragraphD.2.ofthischapter.c.The supervisor course shall last a minimumof32training hours, with a minimumof8hours devoted to hands-on activities. The minimum curriculum requirements for thesupervisor coursearecontainedinparagraphD.3.ofthis chapter.d.The project designer course shall last a minimumof8training hours. The minimumcurriculum requirements fortheproject designer coursearecontainedinparagraphD.4.ofthis chapter.e.The abatement worker course shall last a minimumof16traininghours,witha minimumof8hours devoted to hands-ontrainingactivities. The minimum curriculumrequirements for the abatement worker coursearecontainedinparagraphD.5.of thischapter.f.The renovator course shall last a minimum of8training hours, with a minimum of2hours devoted to hands-on training activities. The minimumcurriculumrequirementsforthe renovator course are contained in paragraphD.6.ofthis chapter. Hands-on trainingactivities must cover renovation methods that minimizethecreation ofdustandleadbased paint hazards, interior and exterior containment and cleanup methods, andpostrenovation cleaning verification.g.The dust sampling technician course shall last a minimum of8training hours, with aminimumof2hours devoted to hands-on training activities. Theminimumcurriculumrequirements for thedustsampling technician course are contained in paragraphD.7.ofthis chapter. Hands-on training activities must cover dust sampling methodologies.7.Foreach course offered,thetraining program shall conduct a course test at the completion ofthecourse, and if applicable, a hands-on skills assessment. Each individual mustsuccessfully completethehands-on skills assessment and receive a minimum score of70%onthecourse test to pass any course.a.The training managerisresponsible for maintainingthevalidity and integrityofthehands-on skills assessment toensurethat it accurately evaluatesthetrainees'performanceofthe work practices and procedures associated withthecourse topicscontained in paragraphD.ofthis chapter.b.The training manager is responsible for maintainingthevalidity and integrity of thecourse test to ensure thatitaccurately evaluates the trainees' knowledge and retentionofthecourseto~ics.Regulations forLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.200915c.The course test shallbedevelopedinaccordance with the testblueprint submittedwiththetraining accreditation application.8.The training program shall issue unique course completion certificates to each individualwho passesthetrainingcourse.The course completion certificate shall include:a.Thename and unique identification number oftheindividual.b.The name oftheparticular course that the individual completed.c.Dates of coursecompletion/testpassage.d.Thename, address, and telephone numberofthetraining program.e.Theprinted name and signatureofthe training manager andprintedname of theprincipalinstructor.f. The languageinwhich the course was taught, if other than English.g. An "approval statement" includingthename of the approvingagency(s)anddatesapprovals were issued.h,For renovator and dust sampling technician course completion certificates, aphotographoftheindividual.9.Thetraining manager shall develop and implement a quality control plan. The plan shallbeused to maintain and improve the qualityofthetrainingprogram over time. This plan shallcontain at least the following elements:a.Procedures for periodic revisionoftraining materials and the course testtoreflectinnovationsinthe field.b.Procedures forthetrainingmanager'sannual review of principal instructor competency.10.Thetraining program shall offer courses which teach the work practice standards forconducting lead-based paint activities containedinChapter111andother standardsdevelopedbyEPA pursuant toTitleIVofTSCA.These standards shallbetaught intheappropriatecoursestoprovide trainees withtheknowledge needed toperformthelead-based paintactivities theyareresponsible for conducting.11.The training managershallberesponsible for ensuring thatthetraining program compliesatall times with all oftherequirementsinthischapter.12.Thetraining manager shall allow the Departmenttoauditthetraining program to verifythecontentsofthe application for accreditationasdescribedinparagraphB.ofthis chapter andto assure compliance withallrequirements oftheregulations regarding training.RegulationsforLead-basedPaintActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200916D.MinimumTraining Curriculum Requirements.Tobecome accredited to offer lead-based paint course instruction in the specific disciplineslisted below, training programs must ensure that their courses ofstudyinclude,ata minimum,thefollowing course topics.1.Inspectora.Role and responsibilities of an inspector.b.Background information on lead anditsadverse health effects.c. BackgroundinformationonFederal, State, and local regulationsandguidance thatpertainstolead-based paint and lead-based paint activities.d.Lead-based paint inspection methods, including selection of rooms andcomponentsforsampling or testing.e.Paint, dust, and soil sampling methodologies.f.Clearance standards and testing, including random sampling.g. Preparation of the final inspection report.h. Recordkeeping.Requirementsd.,e., f., and g. require hands-on activitiesasan integralcomponentofthecourse.2.Risk Assessora. Role and responsibilities of a riskassessor.b.Collectionofbackground informationtoperform a risk assessment.c.Sourcesofenvironmental lead contaminationsuchaspaint, surface dust and soil, water,air, packaging, and food.d. Visual inspection forthepurposes of identifying potential sources of lead-based painthazards.e. Lead hazard screen protocol.f. Sampling for othersourcesoflead exposure.g.Interpretation of lead-based paint and other lead sampling results, includingallapplicable State or Federal guidance or regulations pertaining to lead-based paintRegulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200917hazards.h.Development of hazard control options,the roleof interim controls, and operations andmaintenance activities to reduce lead-based paint hazards.i. Preparation ofafinal risk assessment report.Requirementsofd.,f.,and g. require hands-on activitiesas anintegral component of thecourse.3.Supervisora. Roleandresponsibilities ofasupervisor.b. Background informationonleadandits adverse health effects.c.Background information on Federal, State, and local regulations and guidance thatpertaintolead-based paint abatement.d. Liability and insuranceissuesrelatedtolead-based paint abatement.e.Risk assessmentandinspection report interpretation.f. Development and implementation ofanoccupant protection plan and abatement report.g.Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control.h.Lead-based paint abatement and lead-based paint hazard reduction methods, includingrestricted practices.i. Interiordustabatement/cleanupor lead-based paint hazard control and reductionmethods.j.Soil and exteriordustabatement or lead-based paint hazard control and reductionmethods.k.Clearance standards and testing.1.Cleanup and waste disposal.m.Recordkeeping.Requirementse.,g., h.,i.,andj.require hands-on activitiesasan integral component ofthecourse.4.ProjectDesignerRegulationsforLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009a.Role and responsibilities of a project designer.b. Development and implementation of an occupant protection plan for large scaleabatement projects.c.Lead-based paint abatement and lead-based paint hazard reduction methods, includingrestricted practices for large-scale abatement projects.d. Interior dustabatement/cleanupor lead hazard control and reduction methods forlargescale abatement projects.e.Clearance standards and testing for large scale abatement projects.f.Integration of lead-based paint abatement methodswithmodernizationandrehabilitationprojects for large scale abatement projects.5.AbatementWorkerRole and responsibilities ofanabatement worker.Background information onleadand its adverse health effects.Background information on Federal, State, and local regulations and guidance thatpertain to lead-based paint abatement.Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control.Lead-based paint abatement and lead-based paint hazard reduction methods, includingrestrictedipractices.Interior dust abatementmethods/cleanupor lead-based paint hazard reduction.Soil and exterior dust abatement methods or lead-based paint hazard reduction.Requirements d.,e.,f., andg.require hands-on activitiesas anintegral component of thecourse.6.Renovatora.Roleandresponsibilitiesofa renovator.b. Background information onlead andits adverse health effects.c.Background information onEPA,HUD.OSHA,andother Federal,State,and localregulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint and renovation activities.d.Procedures for using acceptable test kits to determine whether paintislead-based paint.Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009B)e.Renovation methodstominimize the creation ofdustand lead-based paint hazards.f.Interior and exterior containmentandcleanup methods.g.Methodstoensure thattherenovation hasbeenproperlycompleted, including cleaningverification, andclearancetestin&h.Wastehandlingand disposal.i.Providin~on-the-iobtraininvtoother workers.j.Record preparation.Requirement e.,f.,anda.require hands-on activities as an integral componentofthecourse.7.Dustsamplingtechniciana.Koleand responsibilities ofa dustsampling technician.b.Background information onleadand its adverse health effects.c.BackgroundinformationonFederal, State,andlocalre~ulationsand guidance thatpertains to lead-based paint and renovation activities.d.Dustsamplingmethodolo~ies.e.Clearancestandardsandtestinp.f. Report preparation.Requirement d.rewireshands-on activitiesasanintegral component ofthecourse.E.Requirements-for the AccredilationofRefresherTraining Programs.Atraining program may seek accreditation to offer refresher courses in anyofthefollowingdisciplines: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer, renovator,dustsamplingtechnician, and abatement worker.To obtainCommission accreditation to offer refreshertraining,atraining program must meet the following minimum requirements:1.Each refresher course shall reviewthecurriculum topicsofthefull-length courses listedunder paragraphD.ofthis chapter,asappropriate.Inaddition, to become accreditedto offerrefresher training courses, training programs shall ensure that their courses of study include,ataminimum,thefollowing:a.Anoverviewofcurrent safety practices relatingtolead-based paint activities in general,aswellasspecific information pertainingtotheappropriate discipline.Regulations forLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,2009b.Current laws and regulations relatingtolead-based paintactivitiesin general,aswellasspecific information pertaining to theappropriatediscipline.c. Current technologies relating to lead-based paint activities in general,aswellasspecificinformation pertaining totheappropriate discipline.Each refresher course, except for the project designer, renovator,anddust samplingtechnician courses, shall lastaminimum of8training hours.Theproject designer:renovator, and dustsamplin~technician refresher courses shall lastaminimum of4traininghours.For each course offered, the training program shall conductahands-on assessment(ifapplicable), and atthecompletionofthe course,acourse test.Atraining program may apply for accreditation ofarefresher course concurrently with itsapplication for accreditationofthe corresponding training courseasdescribedinparagraphB.of this chapter.Ifso, theCommission shall use the approval procedure described inparagraphB.ofthischapter.Inaddition, the minimum requirements contained in paragraphsC.,except fortherequirements in paragraphC.6.,andE.1.,E.2.,andE.3.ofthis chaptershall also apply.A training program seeking accreditationtooffer refresher training courses only shall submitacompleted applicationonforms providedbythe Commission containingthefollowinginformation:a. Therefresher training program's name, address, and telephone number.b.Alist of courses for which itisapplying for accreditation.c.Astatement signedbythe training program manager certifying that the refresher trainingprogram meets the minimum requirements establishedinparagraph C. ofthischapter,except for the requirements in paragraphC.6.of this chapter.Ifatraining program usesEPA-developed model training materials, or training materials approvedbyaState orIndian Tribethathas been authorizedbyEPA to develop its refresher training coursematerials, the training manager shall includeastatement certifying that,aswell.d.A copyofthe student and instructor manuals tobeusedfor eachcourse.e.Acopy ofthecourse agenda foreach course.f.Acopy ofthecourse examination with the correct answers marked for each question.g. Allrefresher training programs shall includeintheir application for accreditationthefollowing:(I)Adescriptionofthefacilities and equipment tobeused for lecture and hands-on-Regulations forLead-basedPaint ActivitiesproposedamendmentsDecember10.2009training.(2)A copy of the course test blueprint for each course(3)Adescription oftheactivities and procedures that willbeusedforconductingtheassessment of hands-on skills for each course (if applicable).(4)Acopy ofthequality control planasdescribedinparagraph C.9.ofthis chapter.(5)Alistoflearning objectives foreachlecture, exercise, and hands-on activity.f.TherequirementsinparagraphsC.1.throughC.5.andC.7.throughC.12.ofthis chapterapplytorefresher training providers.g. Ifarefresher training program meetstherequirements listedinthis paragraph andhaspaid the required fee,then theCommission shall approve the application foraccreditationnomore than180daysafter receivinga completeapplicationfromtherefresher training program contingent uponasatisfactory on-site course auditbytheDepartment. Inthecaseofapproval,acertificateofaccreditation shallbesent to theapplicant.Inthecaseof disapproval,aletter describing the reasons for disapproval shallbesenttotheapplicant. Prior to disapproval, the Commission may, atitsdiscretion,work withtheapplicant to address inadequacies in the application for accreditation. TheCommission may also request additional materials retainedbytherefresher trainingprogram under paragraphI.ofthis chapter.Ifarefresher trainingprogram'sapplicationis disapproved, the programmayreapply for accreditationat anytime.F.Re-accreditationofTraining Programs.1.Unless re-accredited,atraining program's accreditation (including refresher trainingaccreditation) shall expire4years after the dateofissuance.Ifatraining program meetstherequirementsofthischapter, thetraining program shallbere-accredited.2.Atraining program seeking re-accreditation shall submitanapplication totheCommissionnolater than 180 days before its accreditation expires.Ifatraining program doesnotsubmitits applicationforre-accreditationbythatdate,theCommission cannot guarantee thattheprogram willbere-accredited beforetheend of the accreditation period.3.The trainingprogram'sapplication for re-accreditation shall contain:a.The training program's name, address, and telephone number.b.A listofcourses for which it is applying for re-accreditation.c. A descriptionofanychanges tothetraining facility, equipment, or course materials sincethe last applicationwasapproved.d.Astatement signedbythe program manager stating:Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009(1)That the training program complies atalltimes with all requirements in paragraphsC.andE.ofthis chapter,asapplicable; and(2)The recordkeeping and reporting requirements in paragraphI.ofthis chapter shallbefollowed.4.Upon request, the training program shall allowtheDepartmenttoaudit the training programtoverify the contentsofthe applicationforre-accreditationasdescribed in paragraphF.3.ofthis chapter andtoassure compliance with all requirements of the regulations regardingtraining.G.Suspension, Revocation, andModzficationofAccredited Training Programs.1.The Commission may, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, suspend, revoke,ormodify training program accreditation (including refresher training accreditation) if atraining program, training manager, or other person with supervisory authority over thetraining program has:Misrepresentedthecontents of a training course to the Commissionand/orthestudentpopulation.Failed to submit requiredinformationornotificationsina timely manner.Failed to maintain required records.Falsified accreditation records, instructor qualifications, or other accreditation-relatedinformation or documentation.Failed to comply with the training standards and requirements in this chapter.Failed to comply with Federal, State, or local lead-based paint statutes or regulations.Made false or misleading statementstothe Commissioninits applicationforaccreditationorre-accreditation which the Commission relied upon in approvingtheapplication.H.Procedures for Suspension, RevocationorModificationofTraining Program Accreditation1.Priortotaking action to suspend, revoke, or modify the accreditation of a training program,the Commission shallnotifjrtheaffected entity in writingofthe following:a.The legal and factual basisforthe suspension, revocation, or modification.b.The anticipated commencement date and duration of the suspension, revocation, ormodification.RegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,200923c.Actions,ifany, which the affected entitymaytake to avoid suspension, revocation,ormodification,ortoreceive accreditation inthefuture.d.The opportunity and method for requestingahearing priortofinal Commission actiontosuspend, revoke or modify accreditation.e.Anyadditional information,asappropriate, which theCommissionmay provide.2.Ifahearing is requestedbytheaccredited training program,allproceedings and hearingsbefore the Commission shallbeconductedinaccordancewithsections49-17-31through49-17-41, MississippiCodeof1972.I.Training Program RecordkeepingReyuirements.1.Accredited training programs shall maintain, and make available to the CommissionortheDepartment upon request,thefollowing records:a.AlldocumentsspecifiedinparagraphC.4.of this chapter that demonstrate thequalifications listedinparagraphsC.1.andC.2.ofthischapter of the training managerand principal instructors.b. Currentcurriculum/coursematerialsanddocuments reflecting any changesmadetothesematerials.c.Thecourse test blueprint.d.Information regarding howthehands-on assessment is conducted including,butnotlimitedto:(1)Who conducts theassessment.(2)Howthe skillsaregraded.(3)What facilitiesareused.(4)Thepasdfailrate.e. Thequality controlplanasdescribed in paragraphC.9.of this chapter.f.Results ofthe student'shands-on skills assessments and course tests,andarecordofeachstudent'scourse completion certificate.g.Anyother material not listed above in paragraphsI.I.a.throughI.1.f.ofthis chapter thatwas submittedtotheCommissionaspartofthe program's application for accreditation.2.Thetraining program shall retain these recordsat theaddress specifiedonthetrainingprogram accreditation application (orasmodified in accordance with paragraph1.3.of thisRegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200924chapter) foraminimum of3years and6months.3.The training program shall notify the Commissioninwriting within30daysof changing theaddress specified onitstraining program accreditation applicationortransferring the recordsfrom that address.J.TrainingCourseNotzjkation.1. Notlessthan ten (10) days priortothe first dayofan anticipated training course, trainingcourse providersmustprovide written notificationtothe Department, on forms developedbythe Department,ofthe following:a.Thecourse discipline;b.Date andtimeofthe training course;c.Exact location of the site of the training course (ifthelocationisdifferent fromtheprincipal location of the training provider,avicinitymap,sketch or detailed writtendirections showing the training site location shallbeincluded in the notification,unlessavicinity map has previously been submitted for the specific location);d. Information about the languagetobeused inthetraining course;e. The name of the principal instructor; andf.Acopy ofthetraining course agenda. (If theagendaisidenticaltoan agenda which haspreviously been submitted, an additional copy of theagendais not required with thenotification).2.Failure to provide re-notificationofchanges in thetimeor location of the training courseorany other information listedonthe original notification within two (2) working dayspriortothe firstdayof the pending training course may leadtorejection of any certificateoftrainingissuedbythe training providerinsupport of individual accreditation in Mississippi.3.Within seven(7)calendardaysafter completionofatraining course, the training courseprovider must providetheDepartment withawritten roster containing the following:a.The name of the course indicating the discipline and whether the course isaninitial orrefresher training course;b. The names ofallcourse applicants;c.Foreach participant, whether the participant passed or failed the examination;d.The date, timeandlocation of the trainingcourse;e.For each participant, the training certificate number;RegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,2009f.Thename oftheprincipalinstructor&;g.Thename, address and phone number of the trainingprovider:&h.Forrenovatorordustsamplingtechniciancoursesonly,adigitalphoto~raphof eachparticipant.4.Failure to submitarostermayresult intherejection of any certificate of training submittedto the Departmentinsupport of an application for accreditation.K.Non-English LanguageCourses.Thefollowing shall apply to all courses taughtinnon-English languages:1.Training courses shallbetaught inthelanguageinwhichallparticipating students are fluent;2.Written materials, including examinations, mustbecorrectly translated into the languageinwhich all participating students arefluent;and3.Interpretersmaynotbeused to teach or instruct training courses.L.Typeand DurationofCertzficatesaUnlesstheCommission revokes orsuspends acertificate,aninitial certification of trainingproviders shallbevalid for one year. Training providersmayobtainarenewal of theircertificates annually. To maintain certification, training providers mustbereaccredited everyfour(4)years.M.ReciprocityAnytraining provider whichhasbeen issuedacertificateofaccreditationinanother stateor atribe which has certification, educational, and experience requirements equaltoorgreater thanthose of this State, and which grants equal accreditation privilegestotraining providersaccredited in this State,may beissuedanequivalent accreditation in this State upon terms andconditionsdeterminedbythe Department.Regulations forLead-based PaintActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.200926CHAPTER11.Certification of Individuals andFirmsEngagedinLead-Based PaintActivities: Target Housing and Child-Occupied FacilitiesA.CertiJicadionofIndividuals.1.Individuals seeking certificationbythe Commissiontoengage inlead-based paint activitiesmusteither:a. Submit totheCommissionanapplication demonstrating that they meet the requirementsestablishedinparagraphsB.thruFtf.ofthis chapter fortheparticular discipline forwhich certification is sought;orb.SubmittotheCommissionanapplication withacopy ofavalid lead-based paintactivities certificationfrom aState or Tribal program that hasbeenauthorized by EPAand has established accreditation andcertificationreciprocity agreements with the StateofMississippi covering the certification being requested.2.Followingthesubmissionofan application providedbythe Department demonstratingthatall the requirementsofthis chapterhavebeen met, and the required fee,theCommissionshallcedi@anapplicantasaninspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer,renovator,dustsamplinatechnician,orabatement worker,asappropriate.3.Upon receiving certificationbythe Commission, individuals conducting lead-based paintactivities shall comply with the work practicestandardsfor performingtheappropriateleadbased paint activitiesasestablished in Chapter111.4.Beginningonthedateofadoption,itshallbeaviolation of these regulations foranindividualtoconduct anyofthelead-based paint activities described in ChapterI11&31IW>I)I,if that individual has not been certifiedbytheCommission pursuant to thischaptertodoso.B.Inspector.1.Tobecomecertified asaninspector,anindividualmust:a.Haveahigh school diploma oritsequivalent;b.Successfully complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint inspectors;c.PasstheEPAapproved inspector certification exam offeredbytheCommission;andd. Demonstratetothesatisfaction oftheCommission thattheapplicantisfamiliarwithandcapableofcomplying withallapplicable federal and state laws and regulations.e. Theinspector certification exam mustbepassed withaminimum score of70%withinsix (6)months of receiving the course completion certificate. During this six (6) months,thecertification exam canbetaken no morethanthree(3)times.Ifanindividual doesRegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200927not passthecertification exam and receive a certificate within thesix(6)monthperiodafterreceiving their course completion certificate,theindividual must retake the coursefrom an accredited training program before reapplying for certificationfromtheCommission.C.RiskAssessor.1. Tobecome certifiedasa risk assessoranindividualmust:a.(1)Bea registered professional engineerora licensed architect;or(2)Have abachelor'sdegree in a profession related to engineering, healthorenvironmental scienceandone(1)year of experience in arelatedfield,asdeterminedby theCommission(e.g.,lead, asbestos,orenvironmental remediation work); or(3)Have an associate'sdegreeand two(2)years of experience in a relatedfield,asdeterminedbytheCommission(e.g.,lead, asbestos, or environmental remediationwork); or(4)Have a high schooldiplomaor equivalent and three(3)years of experience in arelated field,asdeterminedbytheCommission(e.g.,lead, asbestos, orenvironmental remediation work);b.Successfully completeanaccredited training program for lead-based paintriskassessorsandlead-based paint inspectors;c.Pass theEPAapproved risk assessor certificationexamofferedbytheCommission;d.Demonstrate tothesatisfaction oftheCommission that the applicantisfamiliarwith andcapable of complying withallapplicable federal and state laws and regulations; ande. Therisk assessor certification exammustbepassed with aminimumscoreof70%withinsix (6) monthsof receivingthecourse completion certificate. During thissix (6)months,thecertification examcanbe taken no more than three (3) times.Ifanindividual doesnot passthecertification exam and receive a certificate withinthesix (6) monthperiodafter receiving theircoursecompletion certificate,theindividual must retakethecoursefromanaccredited training program before reapplyingforcertification from theCommission.D.Supervisor.1.Tobecome certifiedasa supervisor,anindividual must:a. Have a high schooldiplomaoritsequivalent andone(1)yearofexperienceasacertifiedlead-based paint abatement worker or two(2)years of experience in a related field, asdeterminedbytheCommission(e.g.,lead, asbestos,orenvironmental remediation work)or inthebuilding trades;RegulationsforLead-basedPaintActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.2009b. Successfully complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint supervisors;c.Pass the EPA approved supervisor certification exam offeredbythe Commission; andd.Demonstratetothe satisfaction oftheCommission that the applicant is familiarwithandcapable of complying withallapplicable federal and state laws and regulations;e.The supervisor certification exam mustbepassed with a minimum score of70%withinsix(6)months of receivingthecourse completion certificate. During this six(6)months,thecertification exam canbetakennomore than three(3)times.Ifanindividual doesnotpass the certification exam and receive a certificate within thesix(6)month periodafter receiving their course completion certificate, the individual must retakethecoursefrom an accredited training program before reapplying for certificationfrom theCommission.E.ProjectDesigner.1.Tobecome certifiedasa project designeranindividualmust:a.(1)Bea registered professional engineer or a licensed architect;or(2)Have a bachelor's degreeinengineering, architecture or a professionrelated to engineeringorarchitecture and one(1)year of experience in buildingdesign or a related field, as determinedbythe Commission; or(3)Haveanassociate's degreeandtwo(2)years of experience in building design or arelated field,asdeterminedbytheCommission;or(4)Have a high schooldiploma orequivalent and three(3)years of experience inbuilding design or a related field,asdeterminedbythe Commission.b.Successfully completeanaccredited training program for lead-based paint projectdesigners and lead-based paint supervisors; andc. Demonstrate tothesatisfactionofthe Commission that the applicant is familiar with andcapable of complying withallapplicable federal and state laws and regulations.F.Worker1. Tobecome certifiedasaanabatement workeranindividualmust:a. Successfully completeanaccredited training program for lead-based paint abatementworkers; andb. Demonstratetothe satisfaction oftheCommission that the applicantisfamiliar with andcapableofcomplying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,20092. An individualworkingonrenovation proiects as a workerdoesnothaveto becertifiedbutmustbetrainedbya certified renovatortoperformthe required renovationworkduties.G.Renovutar1.'Tobecome certifiedasa renovator,an individualmust:a.Havea highschooldiplomaor its equivalent and one(1)yearofexperienceasacertifiedlead-based paintabatementworkerortwo(2)yearsofexperienceina relatedfield,asdeterminedbytheCommission(e.g.,lead,asbestos,orenvironmental remediationwork)or inthe buildingtrades;b.Successfully complete an accredited training programfor lead-basedpaintrenovators;c.Demonstratetothe satisfactionof theCommissionthatthe applicant isfamiliar with andcapableofcomplying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations;d. Individualswhohave successfully completed an accredited abatementworkerorsupervisor course,orindividualswho havesuccessfully completed coursesinlead safeworkpractices meeting EnvironmentalProtection AgencyRenovation,Repair,andPainting Rule requirementsmaytakeanaccreditedrefresher renovator training course inlieuof theinitialrenovator training coursetobecome a certified renovator.2.Renovator responsibilities. Certified renovators are responsibleforensuring compliancewithparagraph F.2.ofChapterI11atall renovationstowhich they are assigned. A certifiedrenovator must:a. Performallofthetasks describedinpara~raphF.2.b.ofChapter111andmust eitherperform or direct workers whoperformallofthe tasks describedinparavraphF.2.a.ofChapter111;b.Provide trainingtoworkersonthe workpractices theywill beusing in performingtheirassignedtasks;c.Bephysicallypresent atthe work site when thesignsrequiredbyparagraphF.2.a.(l)ofChapter111areposted,while the work area containmentrequired byparagraphF.2.a.(2)ofChapter111isbeingestablished, and while theworkareaclean in^requiredbyparagraphF.2.a.(5)ofChapterI11is performed;d.Regularly directworkbeing performedbyother individualstoensurethattheworkpractices arebeingfollowed, including maintainingtheintegrityofthe containmentbarriersand ensuringthatdust or debrisdoesnot spread beyondthework area;e.Beavailable, either on-siteorbytelephone,atall timesthatrenovationsarebeingconducted:Regulations for Lead-based PaintActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200930f.When requestedbytheparty contracting for renovation services,useanacceptabletestkittodetermine whether components tobeaffectedbythe renovation containlead-basedpaint:g.Havewiththem at theworksitecopiesof their initial course completion certificate,theirmostrecent refresher course completion certificate and their current Mississippirenovator certification certificate;andh.Prepare the records requiredbyparagraphF.3.b.(7)ofChapter111.H.DustSamplingTechnicianI.Tobecome certifiedasa dust sampling technician an individual must:a.Have a high school diplomaor itsequivalent;b.Successfully completeanaccredited trainingprogram for lead-based paintdust samplingtechnicians; andc. Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the applicantisfamiliarwith andcapableofcomplying withallapplicable federalandstate laws and regulations.Individuals who have successfully completedanaccreditedlead-basedpaint inspector orriskassessor coursemaytakeanaccredited refresher dust sampling technician course in lieu ofthe initial training to become a certified dust sampling technician.2.Dust sampling technician responsibilities. When performing optional dust clearancesampling under paragraphF.2.c.of Chapter111,a certified dust sampling technician must:a.Collect dust samples in accordance with paragraphE.8.of Chapter111,b.Send the collected samplestoa laboratory recognizedbyEPAunderTSCAsection405(b),andc. Comparetheresultstothe clearance levelsinaccordancewithparagraphA.4.of ChapterTII.d.Havewith themattheworksite a copy of their current Mississippi dust samplingtechnician certification certificate.I.G.Documents.-1.The following documents shallberecognizedbythe Commissionasevidence ofmeetingtherequirements listed in paragraphsB.thruF.of this chapter.a.Official academic transcripts or diploma,asevidence of meeting the educationrequirements.RegulationsforLead-based Paint Activities-Proposed amendmentsDecember10,2009b.Resumes, letters of reference,ordocumentationofwork experience,asevidenceofmeetingthework experience requirements.c.Course completion certificatesfromlead-specificorotherrelatedtraining courses,issuedbyaccredited training programs,asevidenceof meetingthetraining requirements.J.W.CerfzficationBasedonPrior Training.1.Anyindividual who receivedriskassessor, inspector,proiectdesigner, supervisor, orworker..lead basedpaintactivity trainingbetween October1,1990,andAugust 3 1,1998,shallbeeligible for certificationbythe Commission under the alternativeprocedures containedinthis paragraph. Individuals who have received lead-based paintactivities trainingatan EPA-authorizedStateor Tribal accredited training programshallalsobeeligibleforcertificationbythe Commissionunder the following alternative procedures.a. Applicants for certificationasan inspector, risk assessor,orsupervisorshall:(1)Showproof that the applicant has successfully completedtrainingfortheappropriatediscipline.(2) Showproof that the applicantmeetsor exceedstheeducationand/orexperiencerequirements in paragraphsB.thruD.of this chapter fortheappropriate discipline.(3)Successfullycompletean accredited refresher training course fortheappropriatediscipline.(4)Pass a certification exam administeredbytheCommission for the appropriatediscipline.b.Applicants for certification as an abatement workerorproject designershall:(I)Showproof thattheapplicant has successfully completed training for the appropriatediscipline,(2) Showproof that the applicant meets the educationandlorexperience requirementsinparagraphE.orF.ofthischapterasapplicable; and(3)Successfully completeanaccredited refresher trainingcourse for theappropriatediscipline.2.Individuals shall have until February1,1999,to apply to the Commissionforcertificationundertheabove procedures. After thatdate,all individuals wishingtoobtaincertificationmustdo sothroughtheprocedures describedinparagraphsA.thruFH.ofthis chapter,accordingtothediscipline forwhichcertification is sought.K..I:Re-Certzjkation.-Reedationsfor Lead-based PaintActivitjes-ProposedamendmentsDecember10,200901.Tomaintain certificationintheprojectdesigner, inspector,riskassessor, renovator, dustsamplingtechnician, supervisorandabatementworkerqxwkdwdiscipline?,it&certifiedindividual shallapplyto andbe re-certifiedbythe Commission in that discipline everythree(3)years.2.Anindividualshall be re-certifiedif the individual successfully completestheappropriateaccredited refresher trainingcourseandsubmitstheappropriaterefreshercourse completioncertificate,theappropriate application and fee.L.,F,CertificutionofFirms.-1.Beginningonthedateofadoption,allfirmswhichperform or offertoperformanyofthelead-basedpaint activities described in Chapter111..kpr+?%,mustbecertifiedbytheCommission.2.Afirmseeking certification shall submittothe Commission: a completed applicationprovidedby theDepartment; aletterattestingthat the firmshallonlyemploy appropriatelycertifiedemployeestoconduct lead-basedpaintactivities,and that thefirm and itsemployees shall followtheworkpracticestandards in ChapterI11forconductinglead-basedpaintactivities; andtherequired fee.3.Afierreceivingthe firm'sapplication, letter requesting certification,andtherequiredcertificationfee, the Commissionshallhave90days toapprove or disapprovethefirm'srequestforcertification. Withinthattime, the Commission shall respond with either acertificateofapproval or aletterdescribing the reasonsfordisapproval.4.Thefirm shall maintainallrecordspursuant totherequirements in Chapter111.5.To maintain their certification, firms must renew their certification license annuallybysubmittingtherequiredapplication and renewal fee.6.Afirm mustamendits certificationwithin90daysofthe date achangeoccurstotheinformation included in the firm's mostrecentcertification application.Toamend acertification, afirmmust submit a completed"ApplicationforFirms"signedbyanauthorizedagentofthefirm, notingontheformthat itissubmittedasan amendmentandindicating the information thathaschanged. Thefirmmust alsopaythecorrect amountof7.Firmresponsibilities. Firms performing renovations must ensure that:a. Allindividuals performing renovation activitiesonbehalfofthefirmare either certifiedrenovators or havebeentrainedbvacertifiedrenovatorinaccordancewithparagaphG.2.ofthis chapter.RegulationsforLead-based Paint Activities-Proposed amendmentsDecember10,200933b.Acertified renovator isassiynedtoeach renovationperformedbythe firm anddischarnesallof the certified renovator responsibilities identifiedinparagraphG.2. ofthis chapter.c.Allrenovationsperformedbythefirmare performedinaccordance with the workpractice standardsinparagraphF.2.ofChapterI1I.d.The pre-renovation education requirements of paragraphF.4.of Chapter111have beenperformed. Requires distributionofpamphlet RenovateRight:ImportantLeadHazardInformation for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools.e.TherecordkeepingrequirementsofparagraphF.3.ofChapter111are met.M.44.Suspension, Revocation, andMod$cationofCertlJicationsqflndividualsEngugedinLead-Based PaintActivities.1.The Commission may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, suspend or revoke or modifyan individual's certificationifan individual has:a.Obtained training documentation through fraudulent means.b. Gained admission to and completedanaccredited training program throughmisrepresentation of admission requirements.c. Obtained certification through misrepresentationofcertification requirements orrelateddocuments dealing witheducation, training, professional registration, or experience.d.Performedwork requiring certification atajob site without having proof of certification.e.Permittedtheduplication or use of theindividual's owncertificatebyanother.f.Performed work for which certificationisrequired,butfor which appropriatecertification hasnotbeen received.g.Failed to comply withtheappropriate work practice standards for lead-based paintactivitiesatChapter111.h.Failed to comply with Federal, State, or local lead-based paint statutes or regulations.N..Suspension, Revocation, andModzficationofCertijkationsofFirms EngagedinLead-Based-PaintActivities.1.The Commission may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, suspend, revoke, ormodifyafirm'scertificationifafirmhas:a. Performed work requiring certificationat a job sitewith individuals who are notRegulations forLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,2009certified.b. Failed tocomply with the work practice standards established in Chapter111.c. Misrepresented factsin itsletter of application for certification to the Commission.d. Failed to maintain required records.e.Failed to comply with Federal, State, or local lead-based paint statutesorregulations.0.M.Procedures for Suspension, Revocation,orMod$cationclfheCertJicationofZndividualsor-Firms.1.Ifthe Commission decides to suspend, revoke, or modify the certificationofany individualorfirm, it shall notifytheaffected entity in writing of the following:a. The legal and factualbasisfor the suspension, revocation, or modification.b. Thecommencement date and durationofthesuspension, revocation,ormodification.c.Actions,ifany, which the individualoraffected entity may take to avoid suspension,revocation.ormodificationortoreceive certification inthefuture.d.The opportunity and method for requestingahearing prior to final Commission actiontosuspend, revoke,ormodify certification.e.Anyadditional information, as appropriate, which Commissionmayprovide.2.Ifahearing is requestedbythecertified individualorfirm, all proceedings and hearingsbefore theCommissionshallbeconducted in accordancewithSections49-17-31through49-17-41, Mississippi Code of1972.P.Typeand DurationofCertiJicates-1.Certification of Individuals (Inspectors, Risk Assessors, Project Designers, Supervisors,Renovators, DustSamplingTechnicians and Abatement Workers).Unless the Commission revokesorsuspendsacertificate, an initial certificate shall remain ineffect duringtheperiodoftime trainingiseffective, butnotto exceed one(I)year afterthedate of issuance.Tomaintain certificationinaparticular discipline an individual mustcomply with the following requirements:a. Each certificate mustberenewed annually during theperiodofrequired training.b.Refresher training mustbesuccessfully completed in each discipline every three(3)yearsfollowingsuccessful completion oftheinitial training course.Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.20092.CertificationofFirmsUnless the Commission revokesorsuspendsa certificate, theinitialcertificate shall remainin effectforaperiodof one(1)year.Tomaintain certification,thecertification license mustberenewed annually.Q.8;ReciprocityAnyperson whohasbeenissuedacertificate in another stateoratribewhich has certification,educational,andexperience requirements equaltoor greater than thoseof thisState,andwhichgrants equal certification privilegestopersons certifiedin thisState,maybeissued a certificatein this State upon terms and conditions determinedbythe Department.RegulationsforLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.200936CHAPTER111.Work PracticeStandards forConducting Lead-Based Paint ActivitiesA.Effective Date,Applicability,andTerms.1. BeginningonrhedateofadoptionAegyist3!,1-9985all lead-based paint abatement andrenovation activities shallbeperformed pursuant to theworkpractice standardscontainedinthis chapter.2.When performing any lead-based paint activity described bythecertified individual asaninspection, lead-hazard screen, risk assessment, renovation,orabatement, a certifiedindividual must perform that activity in compliancewiththe appropriate requirementsbelow.3.Documented methodologies that are appropriate for this section are foundinthe following:The U.S. DepartmentofHousing and Urban Development(HUD)Guidelinesfor theEvaluation andControlof Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing;theEPAGuidance onResidential Lead-Based Paint, Lead-Contaminated Dust, Lead-Contaminated Soil; the EPAResidential SamplingforLead: Protocols for Dust and Soil Sampling (EPA report number7474-R-95-001);40CFRPart745, Lead; Requirements for Lead-Based Paint activitiesin'TarpetHousin~and Child-occupied Facilities: FinalRule(Federal Register, Volume 61,Number 169, Thursday,August29,1996);EPALead;Renovation, Repair, and PaintingProgram: Final Rule (Federal Register, Volume 73, Number 78, April22,2008);andotherequivalent methods and guidelines.4. Clearance levels appropriate for the purposesofthissectionmaybefound in the EPAJanuary 2001 rules(40CFR745;IdentificationofDangerous LevelsofLead, Final Rule) at745.227(e)(8)(viii).B.Inspection.1.Aninspection shallbeconducted onlybya person certifiedbythe Commissionasaninspector or risk assessor and,ifconducted, mustbeconducted accordingtothe proceduresin this paragraph.2.Whenconducting an inspection, the following locations shallbeselected accordingtodocumented methodologies and testedfor thepresenceoflead-based paint:a.In a residential dwellingandchild-occupied facility, each component with a distinctpainting history andeach exteriorcomponent with a distinct painting history shallbetestedforlead-based paint, exceptthosecomponents that the inspector or risk assessordetermines to have been replaced after 1978, ortonot contain lead-based paint;andb.Ina multi-family dwellingorchild-occupied facility, each component with a distinctpainting historyineverycommonarea, exceptthosecomponents thattheinspectororrisk assessor determinestohave been replaced after 1978,orto not contain lead-basedpaint.3.Paint shallbesampledinthe following manner:Regulations for Lead-basedPaintActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,2009a.The analysis of paint to determinethepresenceof leadshall be conducted usingdocumented methodologies which incorporate adequate quality control procedures;and/orb. Allcollected paintchipsamples shallbeanalyzed according to paragraphF.of thischaptertodetermine if they contain detectable levelsoflead that canbequantifiednumerically.4.The certified inspectororrisk assessorshallprepareaninspection reportwhichshall includethe following information:Dateofeach inspection.Address of building.Date of construction.Apartment numbers(ifapplicable).Name, address, and telephone numberoftheowner orownersof each residentialdwellingorchild-occupied facility.Name, signature, and certification number of each certifiedinspectorand/orriskassessorconducting testing.Name, address, and telephone numberofthe certified firm employingeachinspectorand/or risk assessor, if applicable.Each testing method and device and/or sampling procedure employed for paint analysis,including quality controldataand, if used,theserial numberofan x-ray fluorescence(XRF)device.Specific locations of each painted component tested for the presenceoflead-basedpaint.The results of the inspection expressed in terms appropriatetothe sampling methodused.C.LeadHazard Screen.1.A lead hazard screen shallbeconducted onlybya person certifiedbythe Commission as ariskassessor.2.If conducted, a lead hazard screen shallbeconductedasfollows:a.Background information regarding the physical characteristics of the residential dwellingor child-occupied facility and occupant use patterns that may cause lead-based paintexposuretoone ormore children age6years and under shallbecollected.RegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,2009b. A visual inspectionofthe residential dwelling or child-occupied facility shall beconductedto:(1)Determineifany deteriorated paintispresent,and(2)Locateatleast two dust sampling locations.c.Ifdeteriorated paintispresent, each surface with deteriorated paint,whichis determined,using documented methodologies,to bein poor condition and to have a distinct paintinghistory, shall be tested forthepresence of lead.d.Inresidential dwellings, two compositedustsamples shallbecollected, one from thefloorsandtheother fromthewindows, in rooms, hallways, or stairwells whereoneormore children,age6or under,aremost likely tocomeincontact with dust.e. In multi-familydwellingsandchild-occupied facilities, in additiontothe floorandwindow samples required in paragraph C.2.d.ofthis chapter, the risk assessor shall alsocollect composite dust samples from commonareaswhere oneormore children,age6and under, aremostlikely to come into contactwithdust.3.Dust samples shallbecollected and analyzedinthefollowing manner:a.All dustsamplesshallbetaken using documented methodologies that incorporateadequate quality control procedures.b.Allcollecteddustsamples shallbeanalyzed according to paragraphF.ofthis chaptertodetermine if they contain detectable levelsofleadthat canbequantified numerically.4.Paint shallbesampledinthe following manner:a.Theanalysis of paint to determinethepresence of lead shallbeconducted usingdocumented methodologies which incorporate adequate quality control procedures;andlorb.Allcollected paintchipsamples shallbeanalyzed according to paragraphF.of thischapter to determine if they contain detectable levels of lead that canbequantifiednumerically.5.The risk assessor shall prepare aleadhazard screen report, which shall include the followinginformation:a. Theinformation required in ariskassessment reportasspecified in paragraphD.of thischapter, including paragraphsD.11.a. throughD.11.n.,and excluding paragraphsD.11.o.through D.11.r.ofthis chapter. Additionally, any background information collectedpursuanttoparagraphC.2.a.of this chapter shallbeincluded in the risk assessmentreport; andRegulations forLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.2009b.Recommendations, if warranted, forafollow-upriskassessment,andasappropriate,anyfurtheractions.D.RiskAssessment.1.Arisk assessment shallbeconducted onlybyaperson certifiedbytheCommissionasariskassessor and,ifconducted, mustbeconducted accordingtothe proceduresinthis paragraph.2.Avisual inspection forriskassessment of the residential dwellingorchild-occupied facilityshallbeundertakentolocatetheexistenceofdeteriorated paint, assess the extent and causesofthedeterioration, and other potential lead-based paint hazards.3.Background information regarding the physical characteristicsoftheresidential dwelling orchild-occupied facility and occupant use patterns thatmaycause lead-based paint exposuretooneormore children age6years and under shallbecollected.4.Each surface with deterioratedpaint, whichis determined,usingdocumented methodologies,to bein poor conditionandtohaveadistinct painting history, shallbetested for thepresenceoflead. Eachothersurface determined, using documented methodologies,to beapotentiallead-based paint hazard and havingadistinct painting history, shall alsobetested for thepresenceoflead.5.Inresidentialdwellings, dust samples (eithercomposite or single-surface samples) from thewindowandfloorshallbecollectedinall living areas whereoneormore children, age6andunder, are most likely to come into contact withdust.6.For multi-family dwelling and child-occupied facilities, the samples required in paragraphD.4.ofthis chapter shallbetaken. In addition, window andfloor dustsamples (eithercompositeorsingle-surface samples) shallbecollected in the following locations:a.Common areas adjacent to the sampled residential dwelling or child-occupied facility;andb. Othercommonareasinthebuilding wheretherisk assessor determines that one or morechildren, age6orunder, are likelytocome into contact with dust.7.For child-occupied facilities, window and floor dust samples (either composite orsinglesurface samples) shallbecollected in each room, hallway,orstairwell utilizedbyoneormore children,age6and under, andinother common areasinthe child-occupied facilitywheretherisk assessor determinesoneor more children,age6or under, are likely to comeinto contact with dust.8.Soil samples shallbecollected and analyzed for lead concentrationsinthe followinglocations:a. Exterior play areas where bare soilispresent;andRegulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009b.Driplinelfoundationareaswhere bare soilispresent;andc. Therestof the yard(i.e.,non-play areas) where bare soilispresent.9.Anypaint, dust, or soil samplingortesting shallbeconducted using documentedmethodologies that incorporate adequate quality control procedures.10.Anycollected paintchip, dust,orsoil samples shallbe analyzed accordingtoparagraphF.ofthis chapter to determine if they contain detectable levelsoflead thatcan be quantifiednumerically.11.The certified risk assessor shall prepareariskassessment report which shall includethefollowing information:Dateofassessment.Addressofeach building.Date of constructionofbuildings.Apartment number (if applicable).Name, address, and telephone number ofeach ownerofeachbuilding.Name, signature,andcertificationofthe certified risk assessor conductingtheassessment.Name, address and telephone numberofthe certified firm employingeachcertified riskassessorifapplicable.Name, address, and telephone numberofeachrecognizedlaboratory conducting analysisof collected samples.Results of the visual inspection.Testing method andsamplingprocedure for paint analysisemployed.Specific locationsofeach painted component tested for the presenceoflead.Alldata collected from on-site testing, including quality controldataand, if used, theserial numberofanyXRFdevice.m.Allresults of laboratory analysisoncollected paint, soil, and dust samples.n.Any other sampling results.Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009o.Anybackgroundinformation collected pursuanttoparagraphD.3.ofthis chapter.p.Totheextentthatthey are usedaspartofthe lead-based paint hazard determination,theresultsofanyprevious inspections or analyses for the presenceoflead-basedpaint,orother assessmentsoflead-based paint-related hazards.q.Adescriptionofthe location, type, severityofidentified lead-based paint hazards andany otherpotential leadhazards.r.Adescriptionofinterim controlsand/orabatement optionsfor each identified lead-basedpaint hazardandasuggested prioritization for addressing each hazard.Iftheuseofanencapsulantorenclosure is recommended, the report shall recommendamaintenanceand monitoring scheduleforthe encapsulantorenclosure.E.Abatement.1.Anabatementshallbeconducted onlybyan individual certifiedbythe Commission,andifconducted,shall beconducted accordingtotheproceduresinthis paragraph.2.Acertifiedsupervisorisrequired for each abatementprojectandshall beonsiteduringallworksitepreparationand during thepost-abatement cleanup and clearanceofwork areas.Atallothertimes whenabatement activitiesarebeingconducted,thecertifiedsupervisorshallbeonsiteor availablebytelephone, pager or answering service,and abletobepresentattheworksite innomore than2hours.3.Thecertified supervisor andthe certified firmemploying that supervisor shall:(1)ensurethatallabatement activitiesareconducted accordingto therequirementsofthis chapter andall otherFederal,State,andlocalrequirements,and(2)maintainallcertificatesforallfirms,supervisors and workerswhoare employedinconnectionwiththe abatementproject at theabatementprojectsite.Allsuchcertificatesshallbemade availabletoDepartment personnelduring abatement project inspections.4.Notificationofthe commencementoflead-basedpaint abatement activities ina residentialdwelling or child-occupied facilityor asa resultofaFederal, State,orlocalorder shallbegiventothe Department priortothecommencementofabatement activitiesasrequiredinparagraphI.of thischapter.5.Awritten occupant protectionplanshall bedeveloped for all abatementprojects and shallbeprepared accordingtothe following procedures:a. Theoccupant protectionplanshallbeuniquetoeachresidentialdwellingorchildoccupied facilityandbedeveloped priortotheabatement.Theoccupantprotection planshalldescribethemeasures and management proceduresthat will betaken during theabatementtoprotectthebuilding occupants from exposuretoanylead-basedpainthazards.b.Acertifiedsupervisororproject designer shall prepare the occupant protection plan.Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,20096.Theworkpractices listed below shallberestricted duringanabatementasfollows:a.Open-flame burningortorching of lead-based paint is prohibited;b. Machine sanding or grinding or abrasive blasting or sandblasting of lead-based paintisprohibited unlessusedwith High Efficiency Particulate Air(HEPA)exhaust controlwhich removes particles of0.3micronsorlargerfromtheair at99.97percent or greaterefficiency;c.Dry scrapingoflead-based paint is permitted only in conjunction with heat gunsoraround electricaloutletsor when treating defective paintspotstotaling no more than2square feet in anyoneroom, hallwayorstairwell or totaling no more than 20 square feetonexterior surfaces: andd. Operatingaheat gun on lead-based paintispermittedonlyat temperatures below1100degrees Fahrenheit.7.If conducted, soil abatement shallbeconductedin oneof thefollowing ways:a.Ifsoil is removed, the lead-contaminated soil shallbereplacedwith soil thatisnotleadcontaminated; orb.Ifsoilisnot removed,thelead-contaminated soil shallbepermanently covered, asdefined in these regulations.8.The following post-abatement clearance procedures shallbeperformed onlybyacertifiedinspectororriskassessor:a.Following an abatement,avisual inspection shall be performedtodetermineifdeteriorated painted surfacesandlorvisibleamountsof dust, debris or residue are stillpresent.Ifdeteriorated painted surfaces or visibleamountsofdust, debris or residuearepresent, these conditions mustbeeliminated prior to the continuation of the clearanceprocedures.b.Following the visual inspection and any post-abatement cleanup requiredbyparagraphE.8.a.ofthis chapter, clearance sampling for lead-contaminateddustshallbeconductedbyemploying single-surface sampling or composite sampling techniques.c.Dust samples for clearance purposesshallbetaken usingdocumented methodologies thatincorporate adequate quality control procedures.d. Dust samples for clearance purposes shallbetakenaminimum of1hour aftercompletion of final post-abatement cleanup activities.e. The following post-abatement clearance activities shallbeconductedasappropriatebased upontheextent or mannerofabatement activities conductedinortotheresidentialRegulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200943dwelling or child-occupied facility:(1)Afterconductinganabatement with containmentbetweenabated andunabatedareas,one dust sample shallbetaken from one window (if available) andone dustsampleshallbetaken from the floor of no less than four rooms, hallways or stairwellswithinthe containment area. In addition,onedustsampleshall be takenfrom the flooroutsidethecontainment area.Ifthereareless than four rooms, hallways or stairwellswithin the containment area, then all rooms, hallwaysorstairwells shallbesampled.(2)After conducting an abatement withnocontainment, twodustsamplesshall betakenfromnoless than fourrooms, hallways or stairwellsin theresidential dwelling orchild-occupied facility. One dust sampleshallbetaken from one window (ifavailable) andonedust sample shallbetaken from the floorofeach room,hallwayorstairwell selected.Ifthereare less than four rooms, hallwaysorstairwells withintheresidential dwellingorchild-occupied facility thenallrooms, hallwaysorstairwellsshallbesampled.(3) Following an exterior paint abatement, a visual inspection shallbeconducted.Allhorizontalsurfaces in theoutdoor living areaclosesttotheabated surfaceshallbefoundtobecleaned of visible dust and debris.Inaddition, a visual inspection shallbeconductedtodetermine the presenceofpaintchipsonthedriplineornext to thefoundationbelowany exterior surface abated.Ifpaint chips are present,theymustberemoved from the site and properly disposed of, accordingto allapplicableFederal, State and local requirements.f.The rooms, hallways or stairwells selectedforsampling shallbeselected according todocumented methodologies.g.The certified inspectororrisk assessor shall compare the residuallead level(asdeterminedbythe laboratory analysis) from eachdustsample with applicable clearancelevels for lead industonfloorsand windows.Ifthe residual lead levels in adustsampleexceedtheclearance levels, allthecomponents representedbythe failed sample shallberecleaned and retested until clearance levels aremet.9.Ina multi-family dwelling with similarly constructed and maintained residential dwellings,random sampling forthepurposes of clearancemay beconducted provided:a. The certified individuals who abate or clean the residential dwellingsdo notknowwhichresidential dwelling willbeselected for the random sample.b. A sufficient numberofresidential dwellings are selectedfordust sampling to provide a95percent level of confidence thatnomore than5percent or50of the residentialdwellings (whichever is smaller)intherandomly sampled population exceed theappropriate clearance levels.c. The randomly selected residential dwellings shallbesampledand evaluatedforclearanceaccording to the procedures foundinparagraphE.8.of this chapter.Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009810.Anabatement report shallbepreparedbya certified supervisororprojectdesigner.Theabatementreportshall includethefollowing information:a.Startandcompletion datesofabatement.b.Thenameand address ofeach certifiedfirmconducting the abatement and the nameofeach supervisor assignedtothe abatement project.c.Theoccupant protectionplan preparedpursuanttoparagraphE.5.ofthis chapter.d.Thename, address, and signatureofeach certifiedriskassessororinspector conductingclearance samplingandthe dateofclearance testing.e.Theresultsofclearance testingandallsoilanalyses (if applicable) andthenameofeachrecognized laboratory that conducted the analyses.f.Adetailed written descriptionofthe abatement,includingabatement methods used,locationsofroomsandlorcomponents where abatement occurred, reason for selectingparticularabatement methods foreachcomponent, and any suggested monitoringofencapsulantsorenclosures.F.Renovation1.Applicabilitya.Thissectionappliestoall renovations performed for compensationin target housing andchild-occupiedfacilities, exceptforthe following:[l)Renovationsintarpethousing or child-occupied facilities inwhichawrittendetermination has been madebya certified inspector or risk assessor thatthecomponents affectedbytherenovation are freeofpaintor othersurface coatings thatcontainleadequaltoorinexcessof1.0millimamsl~ersquare centimeter(mg/cm2ior0.5%byweight,wherethefirmperforming the renovationhasobtained a copyofthedetermination.(2)Renovationsintarget housing or child-occupied facilitiesinwhich acertifiedrenovator, usinganEPArecognized testkitandfollowinpthekitmanufacturer'sinstructions,hastestedeach componentaffectedbythe renovationanddeterminedthat thecomponentsarefreeofpaintor other surface coatingsthat contain lead equaltoorin excessof1.0ma/cm2or0.5%byweight.Ifthe components make up anintegrated whole,suchas the individual stair treads and risersofa single staircase,the renovator isrequiredtotest only oneoftheindividualcomponents, unless theindividualcomponents appeartohavebeen repaintedorrefinishedseparately.(3)Personswhoperformlead-based paint activities within residential dwellings that theyownareexempt fromtheregulations unless theresidentialdwelling is occupiedbyaRegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009personor persons other than theownerorowner'simmediate family while theseactivities are being performed,orachildresidincrin the building has been identifiedashaving an elevatedblood lead levelasdeterminedbythe United StatesDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices; CentersforDisease Control andPrevention.b.Thetraining requirementsinparagraphsG.andH.ofChapterI1and the work~racticestandardsforrenovation activitiesin paragraph F.2.ofthischapter, applytoallrenovations coveredbythis regulation,exceutfor renovationsintarget housing forwhichthefirmperformingtherenovationhasobtained a statement signedbythe ownerthatthe renovationwilloccur intheowner'sresidence,nochild underage6residesthere,nopregnant woman resides there, the housing isnota child-occupiedfacility,andthe owner acknowledgesthatthe renovation firmwill not be required to usethe workpractices containedinEPA'srenovation, repair, andpaintingrule.Forthe purposesofthis section, a child residesintheprimaryresidenceofhis orhercustodial parents,legalguardians,andfosterparents.Achild also residesinthe primary residenceofaninformalcaretakerifthechild livesandsleeps mostofthe timeatthe caretaker'sresidence.c.Theinformation distribution requirements inparagraphF.4.ofthis chapterdonotapplytoemergency renovations,whichare renovation activities that werenot planned butresultfroma sudden,unexpectedevent(suchasnon-routine failuresofequipment)that,ifnotimmediately attended to, presents a safetyorpublichealth hazard,orthreatensequipment and/or propertywithsipificantdamage.Interim controlsperformedinresponsetoanelevatedblood lead levelin aresidentchild are also emergencyrenovations. Emergency renovations other than interim controls are alsoexempt fromthe warninpsign,containment,waste handling, training, and certification requirements inparamaahF.2.ofthis chapter,L.ofChapter11,andG.ofChapterI1tothe extentnecessarytorespondtothe emergency. Emergency renovationsare not exemptfiomthecleaning requirementsofparagraphF.2.a.(5)ofthischapter, which must be performedbycertified renovatorsorindividuals trained in accordancewithparagraphG.2.ofchapter11,thecleaning verification requirementsofparagraphF.2.b.ofthis chapter,whichmustbeperformedbycertified renovators, and recordkeeping requirementsofparagraphsF.3.b.(6)andF.3.b.(7)ofthis chapter.2.Workpracticestandardslistedbelow shallbefollowed.a.Standardsforrenovationactivities.Renovations mustbeperformedbycertified firmsusing certifiedrenovatorsasrequiredinparagraph L.7.a.ofChapter11.Theresponsibilitiesofcertifiedfirms are setforthinparagraphL.7.ofChapter11.Theresponsibilitiesofcertified renovators aresetforth in paragraphG.2.ofChapter11.(I)OccupantprotectionFirmsmustpostsignsclearly defining theworkareawarningoccupantsandother personsnot involved in renovation activitiestoremain outsideoftheworkareas. Totheextent practicable,thesesigns mustbein theprimarylanguage ofthe occupants. Thesesignsmustbe postedbefore beginning therenovation and must remaininplace and readableuntilthe renovation and thepost--Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200946renovation cleaning verificationhasbeencompleted.Ifwarning signshave beenposted in accordancewith 24CFR35.1345(b)(2)or29CFR1926.62(m),additionalsignsarenot requiredbythis section.[2)Containin?the workareaBefore beginningtherenovation, thefirmmustisolate theworkareasothat nodust or debris leaves theworkarea while the renovation isbeingperformed.Inaddition,the firmmust maintain the integrityofthe containmentbyensuringthatanyplasticor other impermeable materialsarenot tornor displaced,and takinganyother stepsnecessary toensurethatnodust or debris leavestheworkarea whiletherenovation is being performed. Thefirmmust also ensurethatcontainment isinstalled in sucha mannerthatitdoesnotinterferewithoccupantandworkeregressinan emergency.(i)Interior renovations.Thefirmmust:LA)Kemoveallobiects from theworkarea, including furniture, rugs, andwindow coverings, or cover themwith plasticsheeting or otherimpermeablematerial withall seamsandedges tapedorotherwise sealed.(B)Closeandcoverallducts openingin the workareawith tapeddownplasticsheetingorother impermeable material.(C)Close windows anddoorsintheworkarea. Doors mustbecoveredwithplastic sheeting or other impermeable material. Doorsusedasan entrancetotheworkarea mustbecoveredwithplastic sheetingorother impermeablematerialin amannerthatallowsworkers to pass through while confining dustand debristotheworkarea.(D)Coverthe floor surface, includinginstalledcarpet,withtapeddownplasticsheet in^orother impermeablematerial inthe work area6feetbeyondtheperimeterofsurfaces undergoing renovation or a sufficient distancetocontainthe dust, whicheverisgreater.[E)Useprecautionstoensurethatall personnel, tools,andotheritems, includingthe exteriorsofcontainersofwaste,are freeofdust anddebrisbefore leavingthe workarea.(ii)Exteriorrenovations.Thefirmmust:(A)Closealldoorsandwindowswithin20feetoftherenovation. On multi-storybuildings,close alldoorsand windowswithin 20 feetoftherenovationonthesame floorastherenovation,andclose alldoors andwindowson allfloorsbelowthat arethesame horizontal distance from the renovation.IB)Ensure thatdoors within theworkareathatwillbeusedwhilethejobisbeing performed arecoveredwithplastic sheeting or other impermeableRegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.200947materialina manner that allows workerstopassthrough whileconfiningdustand debristotheworkarea.(C)Cover theground withalasticsheetingorother disposable impermeablematerialextend in^10feetbeyondthe perimeterofsurfaces undergoingrenovationorasuf'ficientdistancetocollect fallingpaint debris, whicheverisgreater, unless theproperty lineprevents10feetofsuch groundcove-(D)Incertain situations, the renovationfirmmust takeextraprecautionsincontaining theworkareatoensurethatdust and debris from the renovationdoesnotcontaminate other buildings or other areasofthepropertyormigratetoadiacentproperties.13)Prohibited andrestricted practices.Thework practices listedbelowshallbeprohibited orrestrictedduringa renovation as follows:[i)Open-flame burning or torchingoflead-basedpaintisprohibited;(ii)'Theuseofmachinesthatremove lead-based paint throughhighspeedoperationsuchas sanding, grinding,powerplaning, needlepun,abrasiveblasting, orsandblasting, is prohibited unlesssuchmachinesare usedwithEfEPAexhaustcontrol;and(iii)Operatingaheatgunonlead-based paintispermitted onlyattemperatures below1100de~reesFahrenheit.(4)Waste fromrenovations(i)Waste from renovation activities mustbecontainedto preventreleasesof dustand debrisbeforethewaste is removedfrom the workareafor storage ordisposal.Ifachute is usedtoremovewastefromtheworkarea,itmustbecovered.(ii)At the conclusionofeachworkday andatthe conclusionoftherenovation,wastethathasbeencollected from renovation activitiesmustbe stored undercontainment, inanenclosure or behind abarrierthat prevents releaseof dustanddebris outoftheworkareaand prevents accessto dustand debris.(iii)Whenthefirmtransports waste from renovation activities,thefirmmustcontainthewaste to preventreleaseof dustanddebris.(5)CleaningtheworkareaAftertherenovationhasbeen completed, thefirmmustclean theworkareauntil nodust, debris orresidueremains.li)Interior andexteriorrenovations.Thefirmmust:RegulationsforLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200948(A)Collectallpaintchipsand debris and, without dispersinganvofit, seal thismaterial inaheavv-dutybag.(B)Remove the protective sheeting.Mistthesheet in^before foldingit, foldthedirtysideinward, and either tapeshuttoseal orseal inheavy-duty bags.Sheetingused toisolatecontaminatedroomsfromnon-contaminated roomsmust remain in placeuntilafterthecleaningandremovalofother sheeting.Disposeofthe sheetingaswaste.(ii)Additionalcleaningforinteriorrenovation.'Thefirm must cleanallobiectsandsurfacesintheworkarea and within2feet ofthe work area in thefollowingmanner, cleaningfromhighertolower:(A)Walls.Clean walls startingatthe ceiling and workingdownto the floorbyeither vacuumingwithaHEPAvacuumorwipin~witha damp cloth.(B)Remaining surfaces.'I'horouvhlyvacuumallremaining surfacesand obiectsintheworkarea,includinpfurnitureandfixtures,withaIEPAvacuum.TheHEPAvacuum mustbe equipped withabeaterbarwhenvacuuming carpetsandrum.(C)Wipe allremaining surfacesandobjectsinthe work area, exceptfor carpetedoru~holsteredsurfaces,withadampcloth.Mopuncarpetedfloorsthoroughly,usinrsa moppingmethod that keeps thewashwater separate fromtherinsewater.suchasthe2-bucketmopping method, orusingawetmoppingsystem.b.Standardsforpost-renovation cleaning verification.(I)Interiors.(i)Acertifiedrenovator mustperformavisual inspection to determine whetherdust,debris or residue isstill present.Ifdust, debris or residueispresent, theseconditions mustbe removedbyre-cleaning and another visual inspection mustbeperformed.(ii)Aftera successful visual inspection, acertifiedrenovator must:{A)Verify thateach windowsillinthework in^areahas been adequately cleaned,usingthefollowingprocedure:(a)Wipethewindowsillwithawetdisposable cleaning cloththatisdamptothe touch.Ifthe cloth matches or islighterthanthecleaning verificationcard, the windowsill hasbeenadequately cleaned.(b)Ifthe clothdoesnotmatchandis darkerthanthe cleaning verificationcard, re-clean the windowsillasdirectedin paragraphsF.2.a.iNii)iB)Regulations forLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,200949anda.(S)(ii)CC)ofthischapter, then either useanew cloth or fold theusedclothinsuchaway thatanunused surface isexposed,andwipe thesurfaceayain.Ifthe cloth matches orisliphterthanthe cleaningverification card, that windowsill has been adequately cleaned.(c)Iftheclothdoes not match andisdarker than the cleaning verificationcard, waitfor1hour oruntilthesurface has driedcompletely.whicheveris longer.(djAfterwaitin?forthewindowsill to dry, wipethewindowsill withadrydisposablecleaninscloth. After this wipe, the windowsill hasbeenadequately cleaned.(B)Wipeuncarpetedfloorsand countertops withintheworkareawithawetdisposable cleaningcloth.Floors mustbewiped usinganapplication devicewithalong handle andahead towhich the cloth is attached. The cloth mustremaindamp atall times while it is beingused towipethesurface forpostrenovation cleaning verification.Ifthesurfacewithmtheworkareaismeaterthan40 square feet, the surface within the workareamustbedividedinto roughlyequalsectionsthatare each less than40square feet. Wipeeachsuchsectionseparately withanew wet disposable cleaning cloth.Iftheclothusedtowipeeach section of the surface withintheworkarea matchesthecleaning verificationcard,thesurface has been adequately cleaned.ja)?verification card, re-clean that section of the surfaceasdirectedinparagraphsF.2.a.(5)(ii)(B)anda.(S)(ii)(C)ofthischapter, thenuseanewwetdisposalcleaningclothtowipe that sectionagain.Ifthe clothmatches the cleaning verification card, thatsectionofthe surface hasbeenadequately cleaned./b)Ifthe clothused towipeaparticular surfacesection doesnotmatchthecleanin?verificationcard after the surface has been re-cleaned,waitforone hour or until the entire surface within the work area has driedcompletely, whichever is longer.fc)Afterwaiting for the entire surfacewithmthe work areatodry,wipeeach:verification withadry disposable cleaning cloth. After this wipe, thatsection of the surface has been adequately cleaned.(iii)Whenthe work area passes the post-renovationcleaningverification, remove thewarn in^signs.(2)Exteriors.Acertified renovator must performavisual inspectiontodeterminewhether dust, debris or residueisstill presentonsurfacesinand below theworkarea,including windowsills and thearound.Ifdust, debris or residue is present, theseRegulationsforLead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,200950conditions mustbeeliminatedand another visual inspection mustbeperformed.aWhenthe area passesthevisualinspection, removethewarningsigns.c.Optionaldustclearancetesting.Cleaning verificationneed not beperformedifthecontract betweentherenovation firmandthepersoncontractingforthe renovationreuuires:(I)Therenovationfirmtoperformdustclearance samplingatthe conclusionofarenovation coveredbythis subpart.(2)Thedustclearancesamplesare requiredtobecollectedbya certified inspector,riskassessor or dust sampling technician.(3)The renovationfirmisrequiredtore-clean the work areauntilthedustclearancesample results are below the clearance standards in paragraphA.4.ofthis chapter.d.Activities conducted afterpost-renovationcleaning verification. Activitiesthatdonotdisturbpaint,suchasapplyinppainttowallsthathave alreadybeenprepared,arenotregulated bythis subpart iftheyare conductedafter post-renovationcleaningverificationhasbeenperformed.3.Recordkeepingandreporting requirements.a.Firms performing renovations mustretainand,ifrequested,makeavailabletotheCommission allrecordsnecessarytodemonstrate compliance withthissubpart for aperiod of3 years following completionof therenovation.b.Records that mustberetainedpursuant toparagraphF.3.a.ofthischapter shall include(whereapplicable):(1) Reports certifying that a determinationhad beenmadebyacertifiedinspector thatlead-based paintisnot presenton thecomponents affectedbythe renovationasdescribed inparagraph F.I.a.(l)ofthis chapter.(2) Signed anddatedacknowledgmentsof receiptasdescribed in paragraphsF.4.a.(l)(il,a.(2)(i),b.(l)(i),c.(l)(i)(A)andc.(l)(ii)(A)ofthis chapter[3)Certificatesofattempteddeliveryasdescribed in paragraphsF.4.a.(2)(i)andc.(l)(ii)(A)ofthis chapter.(4) Certificatesofmail in^asdescribedinparagraphsF.4.a.(l)(ii),a.(2)(ii),b.(l)(ii),c.(l)(i)(B)andc.(I)(ii)(B)ofthis chapter.(5)Recordsofnotification activitiesperformedregardingcommonarea renovations,asdescribedinparagraphsF.4.(b)(3)and(4)ofthis chapter, and renovations inchildoccupiedfacilities.asdescribedinparagraphF.4.c.(2)ofthis chapter.eReeulationsforLead-based Paint Activities-Proposed amendmentsDecember10,200951(6)Anysigned and dated statements receivedfromowner-occupantsdocumentingthattherenovation requirements of paragraph F.2.ofthis chapterdo notapply.These statementsmustincludeadeclaration that the renovationwilloccurintheowner'sresidence,adeclaration thatnochildren under6reside there,adeclarationthat no pregnant woman resides there,adeclaration that thehousingis notachildoccupied facility,theaddress of theunitundergoing renovation, theowner'sname,an acknowledgementbytheowner thatthework practices tobe usedduringtherenovationwillnot necessarily include allofthelead-safe work practices containedinEPA'srenovation, repair, andpaintingrule, the signature of the owner, andthedateofsignature. These statements mustbewritteninthe samelanguageasthetextof the renovation contract,ifany.(7)Documentation of compliancewiththe requirementsofparagraph F.2. of thischapter, including documentation thatacertified renovator was assignedtotheproject, that the certified renovator provided on-the-job training for workersused onthe project,that thecertified renovator performed or directedworkers who performedallof the tasks describedinparagraphF.2.a.ofthis chapter, and that the certifiedrenovator performedthepost-renovation cleaning verification describedinparagraphF.2.b. of thischapter.Ifthe renovation firm was unable to comply with all oftherequirementsofthis rule due toanemergency as defined in paragraphF.1.c.ofthischapter,thefirm must document the nature oftheemerpencyandtheprovisions ofthe rule that were not followed. This documentation must includeacopy of thecertified renovator's training certificate,acopy oftherenovator'sMississidrenovator certification certificate, andacertificationbythecertified renovatorassignedtotheproiectthat:(i)Training was providedtoworkers (topics mustbeidentified for each worker).[ii)Warningsipnswere posted at the entrances to the work area.('iii)Iftestkits'were used, that the specified brand of kitswas usedatthe specifiedlocations and that the results were as specified.(iv)The work area was containedbv:(A)Removingorcovering all objects in theworkarea (interiors)./B)Closingand coveringall HVACducts in the work area(interiors).JC)Closingallwindowsinthe workarea(interiors) or closingallwindowsinand within 20 feet oftheworkarea(exteriors).(D)Closingand sealingalldoors in the work area(interiors)or closingandsealing all doorsinandwithin20feet of the work area (exteriors).(E)Covering doorsinthe work area that were beingused toallow passagebutprevent spread of dust.Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,2009(F)Coveringthefloor surface, includinginstalledcarpet,withtaped-downplastic sheeting or other impermeablematerialin theworkarea6feet beyondtheperimeterofsurfacesunder~oingrenovation orasufficient distancetocontain the dust, whichever is greater (interiors)orcovering thegroundwithplastic sheeting or other disposable impermeablematerialanchoredto thebuilding extending 10feet beyondtheperimeterofsurfaces undergoingrenovationora sufficient distancetocollect fallingpaint debris, whichever isgreater,unlessthepropertylineprevents 10feetofsuchground covering,weighted downbyheavy objects (exteriors).[G)Installing(ifnecessary)verticalcontainmentto prevent migrationofdust anddebris toadiacentproperty(exteriors).lv)Wastewascontained on-site and while being transportedoff-site.[vi)Theworkareawasproperlycleaned aftertherenovationby:(A)Pickin~upallchipsand debris, misting protective sheeting, foldingitdirtyside inward, and tapingit for removal./B)Cleaning theworkarea surfaces and objects using aHEPAvacuumand/orwetcloths or mops(interiorsr,(vii)Thecertifiedrenovatorperformedthepost-renovation cleaning verification (theresultsofwhichmustbe brieflydescribed, including the numberofwetanddryclothsused).c. Whentest kits areused,therenovationfirmmust, within30daysofthe completionoftherenovation, provideidentifvinginformationasto themanufacturer andmodelof thetest kits used,a descriptionofthecomponentsthat were testedincluding theirlocations,andthe test resultstothe person who contractedforthe renovation.d.Ifdust clearance sampling is performed in lieuofcleaning verificationaspermittedbvparagraphF.2.c.ofthis chapter,therenovationfirmmust provide, within 30 daysofthecompletionofthe renovation, a copyofthe dust samplingreporttothepersonwhocontractedfortherenovation.4.Information distribution requirements.a.Renovationsindwellingunits.Nomore than60daysbeforebepinningrenovationactivitiesinany residential dwellingunitoftarget housing,the firmperformingtherenovationmust:(1)Provide the owneroftheunit withthe pamphlet RenovateRight:ImportantLeadHazardInformationforFamilies, Child Care Providers and Schools, and complywithone ofthe following:Regulat~onsfor Lead-basedPamtActiv~t~esProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009iObtain,from theowner,awritten acknowledgementthat theownerhasreceivedthe pamphlet.(ii)Obtain a certificateofmailingat least7dayspriortothe renovation.(2)In additiontotherequirementsinparagraphF.4.a.il)ofthis chapter,ifthe ownerdoesnotoccupy the dwellingunit.provide anadultoccupantoftheunitwiththepamphlet, andcomplywith oneofthefollowina:[i)Obtain, from the adult occupant, awrittenacknowledgementthatthe occupantreceivedthe pamphlet; or certifyinwritingthata pamphlethasbeendeliveredtothedwell in^andthatthe renovatorhasbeen unsuccessful inobtain in^awrittenacknowledgementfiomanadult occupant. Such certification must include theaddressoftheunitundergoing renovation, the dateandmethodofdeliveryofthepamphlet, namesofthe persons delivering the pamphlet, reason for lackofacknowledgement(e.g.,occupant refusestosign,noadult occupant available),thesimatureof therenovator.andthedateofsimature.(ii)Obtain a certificateofmailingat least7daysprior to therenovation.b.Renovationsincommonareas.Nomore than60daysbefore beginning renovationactivitiesincommonareasofmulti-unittargethousing, the firm performing therenovation must:(1)Provide the ownerwiththepamphlet Renovate Right: Important LeadHazardInformationforFamilies, Child Care Providers and Schools,andcomalywithoneofthe following:[i)Obtain, fromtheowner, awrittenacknowledgementthattheowner hasreceivedthepamphlet.(ii)Obtain a certificateofmailingat least7dayspriortothe renovation.(2) Comply with oneofthe following:[i)Notifyinwriting, orensure writtennotiticationof,eachaffected unit and makethepamphlet available uponrequest priortothe startofrenovation. Suchnotification shallbeaccomplishedbydistributingwrittennoticetoeachaffectedunit.Thenotice shall describethegeneralnature andlocationsof theplannedrenovationactivities:the expected starting andendingdates; and a statementofhow the occupantcanobtain the pamphlet,atnocharge, from thefirmperformingtherenovation, orjii)While the renovationisongoing, postinformationalsigns describingthegeneralnatureand locationsof therenovation and the anticipated completion date.These signs mustbeposted inareas where they arelikely tobeseenbytheRegulationsforLead-basedPaintActivitiesProposed amendmentsDecember10,200954occupants ofalltheaffected units.The signs mustbeaccorn~aniedbyaposted copyofthepamphlet orinformationonhow interested occupants canreviewacopyofthepamphletor obtainacopy from the renovationfirmat nocost to occupants.f3)Prepare, sign, anddate astatementdescribingthestepsperformed to notify alloccupantsofthe intended renovationactivitiesand to provide thepamphlet.(4)Ifthescope,locations, orexpectedstarting andending dates ofthe plannedrenovation activitieschangeafter the initial notification, and thefirrnprovidedwritten initial notification toeachaffected unit, the firmperformingthe renovationmust provide further written notificationto the owners and occupantsprovidingrevisedinformationontheongoingplannedactivities.'Ihissubsequentnotificationmust be provided beforethefirmperformingthe renovation initiates work beyondthat whichwasdescribedintheoripinalnotice.c.Renovations in child-occupied facilities.Nomorethan60days beforebeginningrenovationactivitiesinany child-occupied facility, the firmperforming therenovationmust:(1)(i)Provide the ownerofthe building withthepamphlet Renovate Right: ImportantLead HazardInformationfor Families,ChildCareProvidersandSchools,andcomply withoneofthe following:(AiObtain,from theowner,awrittenacknowledgementthattheownerhasreceived the pamphlet.(B)Obtainacertificateofmailingatleast7daysprior totherenovation.(ii)Ifthe child-occupied facility is not theownerofthe building,provide anadultrepresentativeofthe child-occupied facility withthepamphlet, and comply withone ofthe following:(A)Obtain,from theadultrepresentative.awritten acknowledgment that theadult representative has received the pamphlet: or certifyinwriting thatapamphlet hasbeen deliveredto thefacility andthatthefirmperforming therenovation has been unsuccessfulinobtainingawritten acknowledgementfromanadult representative.Suchcertificationmustinclude the addressofthe child-occupied facilityundergoin?renovation,the dateand methodofdeliveryofthepamphlet,namesof thepersons delivering the pamphlet,reason for lackof acknowledgment(e.g.,representative refuses to sign), thesignature of arepresentativeof thefirrnperforming the renovation, and thedateofsignature.(H)Obtainacertificateofmailingatleast7days prior to the renovation.Regulations for Lead-based Paint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200955(2)Providethe parentsandguardiansofchildrenusingthe child-occupied facilitywiththepamphlet andinformationdescribingthegeneralnature and locationsoftherenovation and the anticipated completion datebycomplyingwithone of thefollowinv:iMail or hand-deliverthepamphlet andtherenovation informationtoeachparentor guardianofa child using the child-occupiedfacility;orfii)Whiletherenovation is ongoing,postinformational signs describing thegeneralnature and locationsofthe renovation andtheanticipated completion date.Thesesignsmustbeposted inareaswheretheycanbeseenbytheparentsorguardiansofthe children frequenting the child-occupiedfacility.The signsmustbeaccompaniedbyapostedcopyofthe pamphlet or informationon howinterestedparents or guardianscanreview a copyofthe pamphlet or obtain acopy from the renovationfirmatnocosttothe parents or guardians.(3)Therenovationfirmmustprepare,sign,anddate a statement describingthestepsperformedtonotify allparents andpuardiansofthe intended renovation activitiesand toprovide the pamphlet.d.Writtenacknowledgment.Thewrittenacknowledgementsrequiredbypara~raphsF.4.a.iI)(ij,a.(2)(i),b.(I)(i),c.(l)(i)(A),andc.(1)(ii)(A)ofthischapter must:(1)Includeastatement recording the owneroroccupant'snameand acknowledgingreceiptofthepamphletprior to thestartofrenovation, theaddress of theunitunder~oingrenovation, the signatureofthe owneroroccupantasapplicable,and thedateofsignature.(2)Beeither a separate sheet orpartofany writtencontractorservice agreementfortherenovation.(3)Bewritteninthesamelanguageas the textofthe contract or agreementfortherenovation or, in thecase ofnon-owner occupied target housing,inthe samelanguage as theleaseorrentalagreementorthe pamphlet.G.F.Collection and Laboratory AnalysisofSamples.-Anypaint chip, dust, orsoilsamples collectedpursuant tothework practice standards containedinthis section shallbe:1.Collectedbypersons certifiedbythe Commission asaninspector,wrisk assessor, ordustsampling technician; and2.Analyzedbya laboratory recognizedbyEPApursuanttosection405(b)ofTSCAasbeingcapableofperforming analysesfor leadcompounds in paint chip, dust, orsoilsamples.El.6;CompositeDustSampling.-RegulationsforLead-based PaintActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,2009Composite dust samplingmayonlybeconductedinthe situations specified in paragraphsC.throughE.ofthis chapter.Ifsuch samplingisconducted, the followingconditionsshall apply:1.Con~positedust samples shall consist of atleasttwosubsamples;2.Every component that is being tested shallbeincludedinthe sampling;and3.Composite dust samples shall not consist of subsamples from more thanonetypeofcomponent.I.E.I:Recordkeeping.-Allreports or plans required in this chapter shallbemaintainedbythe certified firmorindividualwho prepared the report foraminimum of3years. The certifiedfirmor individual also shallprovide copies of these reports tothebuilding owner who contracted for its services.J.I:ProjectNotzfications.-1.General Provision. The Department shallbenotified in writingona formprovidedbytheDepartment of any lead-based paint abatementorrenovation activityintarget housing orchild-occupied facility no less than six(6)working days prior to commencement of theactivity. Abatementorrenovation notifications involvingoneor more units at the sameaddress maybesubmitted onasingle notificationform;however, onlyoneaddresspereachnotificationformsubmitted to the Department. The Department notification form mustbefilled out completely and properly. Blanks whichdonot apply shallbemarked"NIA".Thedesignationof"NIA"will notbeaccepted for references requiring identificationoftheworksite, building description, building owner, abatementandtransportation companies, andindividuals requiredto beidentified on the notification form.Anoriginal signature isrequired of the certifiedfirm'sowner or an authorized agent of the firmoneachnotificationform.Acopied signature is not acceptable.Thenotification shallbeconsidered invalidifitdoesnotcontainanoriginal signature.2.Responsibility. It is the responsibility of the certifiedfirm'sowner oranauthorizedagent ofthefirm to notifytheDepartment under this section.3.Timeliness of Notification. Written notifications of lead-based paint abatementorrenovation activity mustbehand delivered, express mailed, or postmarked at leastsix(6)working days (not calendar days) before the start of lead-based paint abatementrenovation. Notifications mustbedeliveredbyUnited States Postal Service, commercialdelivery, orbyhand delivery. Telephone facsimile(FAX)is not permitted.Thestart dateisconsidered to bethedate when lead-based paint abatementorrenovation begins.4.Start-Date ChangetoLater Date. When lead-based paint abatementorrenovation activitywillbeginlater than the date contained in the notice, the certifiedfirm'sowneroranauthorized agent of thefirmshall:RegulationsforLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.200957a.NotiEytheDepartmentofthechanged start datebytelephoneassoonaspossiblebutprior totheoriginalstart date.An amended notification is requiredinwritingimmediately followingtheforegoing notification; andb. Provide the Department with a written notice ofthenew start date as soonaspossible,butno laterthantheoriginal start date. Delivery oftheupdated noticebytheUnitedStates Postal Service, commercial deliveryservice,orhand deliveryisacceptable.Start-Date ChangetoEarlierDate.When lead-based paint abatement or renovation willbeginona date earlier than the date containedinthe notice, the certifiedfirm'sowner or anauthorized agent ofthefirmshall providetheDepartment with a written notice of the newstart date at least%Raworkingdaysbeforethestartofwork.Start-DateIStop-Date(completion date) requirement.Innoevent shall lead-based paintabatement or renovation activity,ascoveredbythis chapter, begin orbe completedon a dateother thanthe datecontainedinthewritten notice. Amendments to start date changes are tobesubmittedasrequiredin4-1.4.andIJ.5.ofthischapter.Anamendmentisrequiredforanystopdates which changebymore than one work day foreachweek (seven calendar dayperiod) for whichtheproject has been scheduled and notification submitted. The certifiedfirm shall provide schedule changes totheDepartment no less than24hours prior to thechangeorcompletion oftheproject. Emergency notification canbeconfirmedwiththeDepartment telephonically and followedupin writing.Provision for Emergency.Intheevent lead-based paint abatement or renovation activity isrequired due to an unexpected or unplanned lead-based paint incident, notification shallbemadeassoon as practicable, but not later than the following work day after the occurrenceofthe incident. Initial notification can be madebytelephone, followedbyformal notificationonthe Department's notification form. Emergencies shallbedocumented totheextent thattheneedfor the emergency is evident.Anemergency lead-based paint abatement9renovation activity means a lead-based paint abatement or renovation activity that wasnotplanned, but results fromasudden, unexpectedeventwhich if not immediately attended to,presents a public health or safety hazard,andisnecessaryto protect equipmentfromdamage,oris necessary to avoid imposing an unreasonable financial burden.Thisterm includesactivities necessitatedbynon-routine failuresofequipment. This term does not includeimmediate abatement or renovation work solely from a lackofadequate planning forforeseeable lead-based paint abatement activity.Lead-based Paint Abatement and Renovation Notification Fees.a. Applicability. The certifiedfirm'sowner or an authorizedagentof thefirmshallremittotheDepartment afee thatis basedoneach individual and separateresidential dwellingormulti-familydwellingorchild-occupied facility atthe sameaddresstobe abated3renovatedaslistedinthis paragraph.Lead-BasedPaintActivities Requirements.Lead-based paint activities,asdefinedinthese regulations, shall only be conducted according toRegulations forLead-basedPaint ActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10,200958theprocedures and work practice standards containedin~schapter.Noindividualorfirmmayoffer to performorperformanylead-based paint activity as defined in these regulations,unless certified to perform that activity accordingtothe procedures in Chapter11,RegulationsforLead-basedPaintActivitiesProposedamendmentsDecember10.2009