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What is defined as a structure (home or place of business)?
While generally defined as a building, a structure under the structural cleaning program will include only those habitable spaces where indoor occupancy is frequent and regularly occurring on a daily or near-daily basis. Examples of residential structures include primary residences and living spaces, and examples of commercial structures include offices…
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Why is cleaning of homes and places of businesses happening?
Norfolk Southern, with EPA oversight, is providing indoor cleaning to eligible occupants in response to concerns about the impact of the derailment and cleanup work on homes and places of businesses. The cleaning is to address potential dust that may have been generated as part of the train derailment and…
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Where can I get more information or copies of the lead-based paint abatement application forms and instructions?
Answer: Information regarding certification under EPA’s lead-based paint abatement program is available at https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-based-paint-abatement-and-evaluation-program-overview . Question Number: 23002-32438 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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When must I take refresher training?
You must take refresher training before you apply for recertification to EPA. You should begin looking for available courses well before your current certification expires, because refresher courses may not be available in your area on a frequent basis. However, EPA recommends that you take your refresher training no earlier…
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When do persons applying for certification as inspectors, risk assessors, or supervisors apply to EPA, before or after taking the 3rd party exam?
Answer: Persons applying for certification as inspectors, risk assessors, and/or supervisors must apply to EPA before taking the 3rd party certification exam. For more information about applying for certification as a lead-based paint abatement professional please refer to EPA’s Lead-based Paint Professionals page . Question Number: 23002-33448 Find a printable…
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When individuals apply for certification in the Federal program under 40 C.F.R. 745.226(a)(1)(i), how long will the certification last?
Answer : For individuals who have taken courses which included a course test and a hands-on skills assessment, the full certification period for individuals applying under 745.226(a)(1)(i) will run for three years from the date of issuance of certification by EPA. For individuals who have taken courses which included a…
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The definition of “soil sample” at 40 CFR §745.63 relies on certain American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standards. Did EPA intend to prevent the use of EPA and HUD standards for soil samples?
Answer: No. In establishing work practice standards for lead-based paint activities, EPA did not intend to prevent the use of EPA/HUD standards. As a general matter, the requirements are not prescriptive but instead state that certain activities be conducted using appropriate documented methodologies. For example, §745.227(c)(3) requires that dust samples…
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What work still needs to be done at the derailment site?
Although contaminated soil has been excavated and removed from the derailment site, some additional work remains. Soil sampling continues to check all areas where cleanup operations took place. Stream assessments continue, and culvert clean out has started. Groundwater and drinking water sampling also continues. Expect these investigations and possible additional…
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Will boiling my water help?
No. Boiling water will NOT reduce nitrate levels. In fact, it will make the level of nitrate worse because some of the water will evaporate but the nitrate will not. This increases the concentration of nitrate in water.
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Does this mean my home or place of business is contaminated?
No. However, indoor cleaning is being offered to address potential dust emissions that may have been generated as part of the train derailment and cleanup work. This service is being offered as an additional service to interested members of the community.
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What must I do to be recertified?
Answer: Prior to the expiration of your current certificate, you must take an accredited refresher training course, you must apply to EPA for recertification, and you must pay a recertification fee. Question Number: 23002-32442 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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When do I apply for recertification?
Answer: You must be recertified by EPA before your current certification expires. EPA therefore recommends that you submit your application for recertification no later than 90 days before your current certification expires. Question Number: 23002-32445 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Which refresher training courses must I take?
Answer: You must take an accredited refresher training course for each discipline in which you are certified. The courses must be accredited either by EPA or by an EPA-authorized state or tribal lead-based paint program. Question Number: 23002-32443 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead…
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What if I do not complete the lead-based paint certification application process before my interim certification expires?
Answer: You must have completed the application process and received a certificate from EPA within six months of receiving your course completion certificate. If the application process is not completed you must retake the appropriate course from an accredited training program and reapply for certification from EPA. If you do…
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Can a training provider that is accredited only in a Federal program state teach a course at a location in an authorized State that would lead to certification in the Federal program?
Answer : The Federal program does not restrict the location where Federal program training courses can be provided. In other words, a federally-accredited training provider may provide training in any state, and the resultant certification would enable a person to work in all federal program states. However, the Federally-accredited training…
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