EPA Makes Changes to Lead-Safe Re-Certification Process NAHB Remodelers certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work on homes that may contain lead paint under the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule now have the option to complete refresher training online, according to an EPA announcement. EPA re-certifications obtained via an online refresher course will be valid for only three years - versus five years for hands-on training courses - and can only be exercised every other re-certification cycle. EPA’s changes only apply to those states where EPA administers the program. The 14 states that administer their own programs will have to take action to adopt the online refresher course option. The White House Office of Management and Budget released the final rule to EPA on Jan. 21. Certified renovators who were grandfathered in under a HUD or EPA lead-based paint training course before the RRPrule was adopted must attend a refresher course with a hands-on component. For online or in-person refresher training, remodelers should contact their local home builders association, or they can find a course on EPA’s website. More information on how to determine specific deadlines can be found usingNAHB’s - What You Need to Know about EPA Lead-Safe Re-certification.? Propane and Natural Gas Products! Connecticut’s largest family owned Propane company with over 350,000 gallons of storage, HOCON GAS has a reputation for delivering propane energy and industry expertise for more than 60 years! Pete “Propane Pete” Battaglio with over 33 years of experience Sr. Regional Sales Manager Hocon Gas, Inc. • 6 Armstrong Road Shelton, CT 06484 Office: 203.402.7800 • Fax: 203.944.0300 Cell: 203.343.2199 Email: pbattaglio@hocongas.com www.hocongas.com NORWALK 33 Rockland Rd. (203) 853-1500 WATERBURY 20 Railroad Hill St. (203) 754-7601 GUILFORD 736 Boston Post Rd. (203) 458-2790 DANBURY 86 Payne Rd. (203) 744-4000 TORRINGTON 2407 Winsted Rd. (860) 626-0900 Copyright © Hocon • HOD#726-30 March 2016 | HBRA of Fairfield County | 17
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