What to do today to comply with the Lead Based Paint Program

Two steps you must take right now to get ready for the EPA’s Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Printing Program going into effect on April 22, 2010.

#1: Apply now to become a certified renovation firm. Fill out the EPA’s Renovator Firm application and submit it along with the fee (most likely $300) today. The EPA is very slow in processing these applications and you must have this certification back by April 22nd. Go to http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/firmapp.pdf for the form.

#2: Sign up for a lead safe work practices training class. Find classes in your area by searching the list of trainers or the list of classes and click on “Lead” under All Training Categories. Neither of these will give you an exact list of classes in your area but it’s a start.

Then go to the EPA’s website to find out more. It’s all there. Don’t wait! Start this process now.