40 C.F.R. § 745.238
§ 745.238 Fees for accreditation and certification of lead-based paint activities. (40 CFR Part 745)
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(a) Purpose. To establish and impose fees for certified individuals and firms engaged in lead-based paint activities and persons operating accredited training programs under section 402(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (b) Persons who must pay fees. Fees in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section must be paid by: (1) Training programs. (i) All non-exempt training programs applying to EPA for the accreditation and re-accreditation of training programs in one or more of the following disciplines: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer, abatement worker. (ii) Exemptions. No fee shall be imposed on any training program operated by a State, federally recognized Indian Tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization. This exemption does not apply to the certification of firms or individuals. (2) Firms and individuals. All firms and individuals seeking certification and re-certification from EPA to engage in lead-based paint activities in one or more of the following disciplines: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer, abatement worker. (c) Fee amounts—(1) Certification and accreditation fees. Initial and renewal certification and accreditation fees are specified in the following table: Training Program Accreditation Re-accreditation (every 4 years, see 40 CFR 745.225(f)(1) for details) Initial CourseInspector Risk assessor Supervisor Worker Project Designer $870$870$870$870$870 $620$620$620$620$620 Refresher CourseInspector Risk assessor Supervisor Worker Project Designer $690$690$690$690$690 $580$580$580$580$580 Lead-based Paint Activities—Individual Certification Re-certification (every 3 years, see 40 CFR 745.226(e)(1) for details) InspectorRisk assessorSupervisorWorkerProject designerTribal certification (each discipline) $410$410$410$310$410$10 $410$410$410$310$410$10 Lead-based Paint Activities—Firm Certification Re-certification (every 3 years, see 40 CFR 745.226(f)(7) for details) Firm $550 $550 Combined Renovation and Lead-based Paint Activities Firm Application $550 $550 Combined Renovation and Lead-based Paint Activities Tribal Firm Application $20 $20 Tribal Firm $20 $20 (2) Certification examination fee. Individuals required to take a certification exam in accordance with § 745.226 will be assessed a fee of $70 for each exam attempt. (3) Lost identification card or certificate. A $15 fee shall be charged for replacement of an identification card or certificate. (See replacement procedure in paragraph (e) of this section.) (4) Accreditation amendment fees. No fee will be charged for accreditation amendments. (d) Application/payment procedure—(1) Certification and re-certification—(i) Individuals. Submit a completed application electronically (titled “Application for Individuals to Conduct Lead-based Paint Activities”), the materials described at § 745.226, and the application fee(s) described in paragraph (c) of this section. (ii) Firms. Submit a completed application electronically (titled “Application for Firms”), the materials described at § 745.226, and the application fee(s) described in paragraph (c) of this section. (2) Accreditation and re-accreditation. Submit a completed application electronically (titled “Accreditation Application for Training Programs”), the materials described at § 745.225, and the application fee described in paragraph (c) of this section. (e) Identification card replacement and certificate replacement. (1) Parties seeking identification card or certificate replacement shall electronically complete the applicable portions of the appropriate application in accordance with the instructions provided. The appropriate applications are: (i) Individuals. “Application for Individuals to Conduct Lead-based Paint Activities.” (ii) Firms. “Application for Firms.” (iii) Training programs. “Accreditation Application for Training Programs.” (2) Submit application and payment electronically in the amount specified in paragraph (c)(3) of this section in accordance with the instructions. (f) Adjustment of fees. (1) EPA will collect fees reflecting the costs associated with the administration and enforcement of subpart L of this part with the exception of costs associated with the accreditation of training programs operated by a State, federally recognized Indian Tribe, local government, and nonprofit organization. In order to do this, EPA will periodically adjust the fees to reflect changed economic conditions. (2) The fees will be evaluated based on the cost to administer and enforce the program, and the number of applicants. New fee schedules will be published in the Federal Register. (g) Failure to remit a fee. (1) EPA will not provide certification, re-certification, accreditation, or re-accreditation for any individual, firm, or training program which does not remit fees described in paragraph (c) of this section in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (d) of this section. (2) EPA will not replace identification cards or certificates for any individual, firm, or training program which does not remit fees described in paragraph (c) of this section in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (e) of this section.
Under 40 CFR Part 745 § 745.238, the EPA establishes a fee structure that applies to training programs seeking accreditation, as well as to individuals and firms seeking certification to conduct lead-based paint activities such as inspection, risk assessment, supervision, project design, and abatement work. Fee amounts vary by role and application type, with separate schedules for initial certification, renewal, exam attempts, and replacement credentials. Training programs operated by state, tribal, local government, or nonprofit entities are exempt from accreditation fees, though that exemption does not extend to individual or firm certification. The EPA is authorized to periodically revise these fee amounts, with any changes announced through the Federal Register.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and management companies that hire or operate firms conducting lead-based paint activities should be aware that under 40 CFR Part 745 § 745.238, any firm performing such work must hold current EPA certification, which requires payment of applicable fees — currently $550 for initial firm certification and the same for renewal every three years. Compliant operators generally verify that all hired firms and individual contractors have paid their certification fees and hold valid credentials before work begins. Firms that have not remitted the required fees will not receive or maintain certification, which can affect a property owner's ability to demonstrate regulatory compliance during inspections or transactions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants have an interest in knowing that under 40 CFR Part 745 § 745.238, any firm or individual hired to conduct lead-based paint activities in their home — such as inspection, abatement, or risk assessment — is required to hold valid EPA certification, which is contingent on payment of the fees established by this provision. If a tenant has concerns about whether contractors working in their unit are properly certified, they can look up certification status through EPA's public records or contact the EPA directly. Tenants who believe uncertified work has been performed may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or the EPA's enforcement office to understand available options under the broader lead-based paint regulations at 40 CFR Part 745.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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