HB 1913-S2 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/14/03)

Directs the department to administer and enforce a state program for worker training and certification, and training program accreditation, which shall include those program elements necessary to assume responsibility for federal requirements for a program as set forth in Title IV of the toxic substances control act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq.), the residential lead-based paint hazard reduction act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4851 et seq.), 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subparts L and Q (1996), and Title X of the housing and community development act of 1992 (P.L. 102-550).

Directs the department to establish a program for certification of persons involved in lead-based paint activities and for accreditation of training providers in compliance with federal laws and rules.

Directs the department to collect a fee in the amount of twenty-five dollars for certification and recertification of lead paint firms, inspectors, project developers, risk assessors, supervisors, and abatement workers.

Requires the department to collect a fee in the amount of two hundred dollars for the accreditation of lead paint training programs.

Provides that, in order to receive federal funds, the director or his or her designee is authorized to enter and inspect premises or facilities where lead-based paint removal activities have occurred, or where those engaged in training for lead-based paint activities conduct business. The director is authorized to take samples and review records as part of the lead-based paint activities inspection process.

Designates the department as the official agency of this state for purposes of cooperating with, and implementing the state lead-based paint activities program under the jurisdiction of the United States environmental protection agency.

Directs the department to appoint a lead-based paint activities advisory board for the purposes of advising the department.

Declares that the department's duties under this act are subject to the availability of sufficient funding from the federal government for this purpose. The director or his or her designee shall seek funding of the department's efforts under this act from the federal government. By October 15th of each year, the director shall determine if sufficient federal funding has been provided or guaranteed by the federal government. If the director determines sufficient funding has not been provided, the department shall cease efforts under this act due to the lack of federal funding.