Notification of Abatement and Training
EPA requires certified lead abatement professionals to notify the Agency prior to conducting lead-based paint abatement activities. EPA also requires accredited training programs to notify the Agency prior to and following completion of lead-based paint activities courses. These notification requirements are necessary to provide EPA compliance monitoring and enforcement personnel with information necessary to track lead-based paint abatement and training activities, and to prioritize compliance inspections. When do I have to notify EPA about abatement activities? When do I have to notify about training activities? What is required in each notification? Can I submit the notification online? What other methods are available to submit notification? Are there sample forms that I can use? Do these requirements apply everywhere? Where can I get more information? When do I have to notify EPA about abatement activities?A certified firm must notify EPA at least 5 business days prior to conducting lead-based paint abatement activities, with one exception. When abatement activities are required in response to either an Elevated Blood Lead Level determination or emergency abatement order, notice must be provided no later than the day abatement activities began. In addition, a the firm must notify EPA of any of the following changes to the original notice:
When do I have to notify EPA about training activities?The accredited trainer must notify EPA at least 7 business days prior to offering a lead-based paint activities course, and within 10 business days of completing the course. In addition, the trainer must notify EPA of any changes to the original notice:
What is required in each notification?
Can I submit the notification online?Yes, EPAs Central Data Exchange (CDX) makes it easy to submit lead program notifications electronically. Its fast and its free. You must first register for a CDX account (link to CDX registration). Then, skip the paperwork and fax machines, save a stamp, and use CDX. Give it a try! What other methods are available to submit notification?Notice can be submitted in any of the following ways:
Are there sample forms that I can use?Yes, sample forms are available to facilitate the notification process. These forms are fillable and can be completed at your computer, or printed and completed by hand. Other forms are also acceptable if all of the required information is included.
Do these requirements apply everywhere?No, these requirements only apply in those States and Indian country without authorized lead programs. To determine if these requirements apply in your area and for links to authorized State and Tribal programs visit our Lead Professionals page, or contact the National Lead Information Center ( NLIC) at 1-800-424-LEAD. Where can I get more information?
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