X The State or Tribe has established requirements for the accreditation of

Renovation training programs (proceed to “Procedures andRequirements for Accreditation,” Item 2.a., page 26)

X The State or Tribe has established procedures or regulations for the

acceptance of Renovation training offered by an accredited training

provider in a State or Tribe authorized by EPA (proceed to“Procedures and Requirements for Certification,” Item 2.b., page 28).

Please describe procedures or requirements:

The Wisconsin regulation has clear requirements training providers must meet for

course accreditation, including to have:

adequate training resources;

a department-approved training manager;

department-approved instructors;department-approved training course curriculum that meets the specific

requirements for the course, including training hours, hands-on training and skillsassessment, course test, specific and detailed student learning objectives that must

be met, teaching methods,

a quality control plan;

department-approved training certificate that includes student photograph.

To request accreditMion of a lead training course, the provider must submit a

complete application packet to the department that includes:

• completed application form with fees

• training course description, training resources description, and recordkeeping

description

• course registration plan

• course materials, including agenda, student materials and manual, instructor

manual, topic analysis worksheet, course test and key, course test blueprint, course

evaluation form, training certificate, sample advertising and approval letters fromany other EPA, tribal or state program.

names of course personnel

• course quality control plan

The department reviews all course information and materials for compliance with theregulations and within 60 days ofreceiving all required application materials will

either grant contingent accreditation or deny accreditation. The department will

provide a provider with an opportunity to submit missing materials, or revise and
submitting a course application and fee, description of course changes and any other

course documentation requested by the department.

Course training managers and principal instructors must also meet the qualifications

established in rule and be approved by the department. Training manager applicants

must meet experience and education requirements and submit a completed application

form to the department to receive training manager approval. Once approved the

approval does not expire.

Principal instructors must meet education, experience and certification requirements,

submit a completed application form and fee along with a resume, references andother related documentation for department review and approval.

Training providers must notify the department at least 10 working days before

offering an accredited course, must designate a principal instructor for each scheduled

class, implement the quality control plan, allow the department to audit their classes,submit student data after each class is completed, and retain all required records.

For purposes of certification, Wisconsin also accepts training course certificates from

courses accredited by EPA or an EPA-authorized state or tribal lead program deemed

comparable to a Wisconsin course and when the course was completed in the other

state where the accrediting program has authority.
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of the health of Wisconsin citizens and surveillance activities sufficient to detect any occurrence ofoccupational or environmental hazards and the administration of programs for the control and

prevention of public health problems. It is granted all powers necessary to fulfill the duties prescribed

in the Statutes and to bring action in the courts for the enforcement of public health statutes and rules,

including the authority to administer oaths, certify to official acts, and to issue subpoenas and compel

the attendance of witnesses.

Chapter 254, Wis. Stats., further directs DHS to develop and implement a comprehensive statewide

lead poisoning and exposure prevention and treatment program; provide laboratory testing of

biological and environmental lead specimens, develop or encourage development of studies andprograms to identify sources of lead poisoning or exposure; provide technical assistance and

consultation to local government and private agencies to promote and develop lead poisoningprevention programs that afford training and employment to residents; provide recommendations for

the identification and treatment of lead poisoning or exposure; and develop education programs to

communicate the health dangers of lead from lead-bearing paint hazards to children.

Chapter DHS 163, Wis. Adm. Code, provides requirements for training accreditation, individual

and company certification and work practices for regulated lead activities. Lead courses that lead tocertification are regulated under DHS 163, including lead-safe renovation, lead abatement work, lead

abatement supervision, lead sampling, lead inspection, lead hazard investigation (risk assessment), lead

project design and all associated refreshers. Lead certification regulated under the rule include lead

company and lead-safe company certifications and lead-safe renovator, lead abatement worker, lead

abatement supervisor, lead project designer, lead sampling technician, lead inspector, lead hazard

investigator and lead risk assessor. DHS 163 includes specialized work practice requirements for each

work type, including renovation, abatement, clearance, inspections, risk assessments, hazard screens

and elevated blood lead level investigations. The rule also provides for clear enforcement authorities,

actions and an array of flexible remedies.

The Lead Certification Program is responsible for cerftfying persons who perform or supervise

lead-based paint activities, including renovation, lead abatement and lead investigation activities.

Program responsibilities include reviewing and processing applications for certification and issuing

certification cards, accrediting training programs that lead to certification, inspecting work sites and

auditing training courses to determine compliance with regulations, and enforcement of the

certification, work practice and accreditation regulations. The program has administered and enforcedasbestos training and certification regulations since 1988 and lead training and certification regulations

since 1994. The lead certification program received EPA authorization to administer the state leadbased paint activities training and certification program on January 27, 1999.

All DHS Asbe-stos and Lead program staff are available to administer and enforce the lead

training and certification program. Anticipated staff and the percentage of staff time expected to bespent on lead pre-renovation education (PRE) and renovation, repair and painting RRP) regulation

issues are as follows:

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Coordinator management, enforcement investigations

Regulatory Specialist — I Coordination, tracking and processing of 20%Enforcement Coordinator enforcement actions, assignment of complaint

investigations, coordination of enforcement

team meetings, enforcement data management

Public Health Educator 1 Training and educational outreach and 40%

compliance assistance.

Licensing Associates 2, plus I Processing individual and company 40%

proposed certification applications and fees, data entry,

providing administrative program support

Program Supervisor 1 Supervision of lead training, certification and 33%

enforcement program, grant management, rules

and program development.

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All program professional staff (environmental health specialists, regulatory specialist, public health

educator) carry lead abatement supervisor and lead risk assessor certifications, have extensiveeducation and/or work experience in environmental science and health, or remediation, and

investigative training.

PRE/RRP Program Resources include:

11 current and 2 additional proposed staff all of whom are or would be cross-trained to conduct

PRE/RRP program activities. Approximately 4.3 FTE’s would be devoted to PRE/RRP work inthe first year, or 1/3”’ of asbestos and lead certification program staff resources.

Asbestos & Lead Program Enforcement Policy Manual (attached) is up to date and provides

appropriate policies and procedures for managing and assuring effective enforcement actions.

XRF machine, personal protective clothing and equipment, and sampling supplies.2 assigned vehicles that help assure the ability to conduct regular worksite inspections, courseaudits, and complaint responses, as needed.

Access to the state of Wisconsin Occupational Health Laboratory for testing and analysis of

samples for lead content.

The Wisconsin Asbestos and Lead Database Online (WALDO) that provides thIly integrated datamanagement for all aspects of the lead program, including individual and company certifications,

individuals’ training histories and photographs, course accreditations, instructor approvals,

notifications, site inspections, complaints and tips, and enforcement actions and outcomes.

Detailed comment capability is also integrated into the database so that inspectors and others mayinsert inspection and investigation results and observations and any other information relevant to acertification, accreditation, or work practice issue.

The Department anticipates a budget of S23 1,000 available during the first year to administer the

PREJRRP program. PRE/RRP program revenue is expected to increase each year for several

years before leveling off, as the program builds and more people and companies come into

compliance.

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