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When does the EPA Lead Certification rule take effect?

Because of the collaborative nature of the program with State and Tribal entities, there are several effective dates associated with today's rule. If States and Indian Tribes seek and receive EPA authorization to administer and enforce their own lead-based paint activities programs, the effective dates will be specified by the States and Indian Tribes. These dates may vary within a given State or Indian Tribe.

However, in a State or Indian Tribe that does not receive authorization to run its own program, EPA will administer the program. To allow time for States and Indian Tribes to seek authorization from the Agency, the effective dates for the Federal program will not start until two years after publication of the rule. The following dates will apply:

August 31, 1998: training programs that want to offer lead training or refresher courses may first apply to EPA for accreditation.

March 1, 1999: All training programs that provide lead training or refresher training must be accredited, and individuals or firms that perform lead-based paint activities as defined in the rule may first apply to EPA for certification.

August 30, 1999: no individual or firm can perform lead-based paint activities as defined in the rule without certification from EPA; and all lead-based paint activities as defined in the rule must be performed according to applicable work practice standards.