Description
Lead Abatement Workers are employees of a lead abatement contractor or of the owner or manager of a leased or rented dwelling or dwelling unit, or of a child care facility. They may take any set of measures designed to permanently eliminate a lead exposure hazard, including removal, containment, encapsulation, or replacement of surfaces or fixtures that present a lead exposure hazard and all preparation, cleanup, and post-abatement clearance testing associated with such measures.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 130-A:12; Administrative Rules Chapter He-P 1600 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM
Department of Health and Human Services
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-4719 |
| fax |
(603) 271-3991 |
| web |
www.dhhs.nh.gov/dhhs/clppp |
| contact person |
Vickie Shallow |
| e-mail |
vshallow@dhhs.state.nh.us |
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Certification Requirements
- File application
- Complete a certified training program specific to the discipline of lead abatement
- Lead abatement workers must perform lead abatement activities under the supervision of a lead abatement supervisor, a lead abatement contractor, or an owner qualified to perform lead abatement
Examination
Continuing Education
- Refresher training program specific to the discipline must be completed once every three years
Fees
| Initial certification |
$50.00 |
| Annual renewal |
$50.00 |
Reciprocity: Permitted with individuals licensed by another state or the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provided the requirements for licensure and training are equivalent to or higher than requirements of this state
Residence/Citizenship: New Hampshire residency is not required; US citizenship or a working green card is required
Active Licenses: a list may be viewed at www.dhhs.nh.gov/dhhs/clppp
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 47-4041.00 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Related Training: Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Further Information*
US EPA/Lead
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Mail Code 7404T
Washington DC 20460
phone: (202) 566-0500
web: <www.epa.gov/lead/>
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington DC 20410
phone: (202) 708-1112
TTY: (202) 708-1455
web: <www.hud.gov/offices/lead/index.cfm>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
