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What is the purpose of the EPA Certification rule?

EPA's new training and certification rule, mandated under sections 402 and 404 of TSCA, builds upon existing Federal and State efforts to protect families and their children from lead poisoning. The training and certification requirements contained in the rule will advance an infrastructure to ensure that:

• lead-based paint professionals are properly trained to conduct lead-based paint activities in residential dwellings and facilities regularly occupied by young children, such as day-care centers and pre-schools;
• lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments, and abatements are conducted reliably, safely, and effectively; and
• training providers are accredited and capable of providing quality instruction to lead professionals.

The rule also recognizes the role of States and Indian Tribes in building this infrastructure. Under the rule, EPA expects that States and Indian tribes will apply to the Agency for federal approval to manage and administer their own training, accreditation and certification programs in lieu of the Federal program. The Model State Program portion of the rule establishes the procedures for authorizing State and Tribal programs.