2005 Regional Environmental Summit: Promoting Environmental Responsibility Providence, Rhode Island - September 28-29, 2005 Session 6A : Reducing Building

2005 Regional Environmental Summit: Promoting Environmental Responsibility Providence, Rhode Island - September 28-29, 2005

Session 6A : Reducing Building Hazards for Homeowners & Businesses

Exterior Lead Paint Removal Certification - The Time is Now

Thomas E. Armstrong, Principal Environmental Planner Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Office of Technical & Customer Assistance

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Office of Technical and Customer Assistance

Environmental Compliance Certification Program

for

Exterior Lead Paint Removal Contractors

The Exterior Lead Paint Removal Certification Program

Project Partners

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Rhode Island Department of Health

Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission

University of Rhode Island, Center for Pollution

Prevention & Environmental Health


What is the Exterior Lead Paint Removal Certification Program?

Exterior lead paint removal contractors can now self-certify to RIDEM that they are complying with environmental regulatory requirements that apply to their business.

RIDEM’s Air Pollution Regulation # 24

Pre-Renovation Education Rule (Federal)

The program uses four components:

1. Certification Workbook

2. Certification Participation Form & Checklist

3. Project Checklist

4. Training



An additional resource, for painting contractors who participate in the program or wish to consider it,

persons wishing to view the list of certified contractors, and the general public seeking

information about lead paint removal, is RIDEM’s newnew Exterior Lead Paint Removal webpage,

launched in April 2005 and found at:

http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/assist/extlead/index.htm



The Certification Workbook explains the requirements that apply to exterior lead paint removal, and how to make sure you are complying with them.

The workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the Certification Checklist Package, and can also be used as a reference for your exterior lead paint removal operations.


Certification WorkbookFor


March 2005


Office of Technical and Customer Assistance235 Promenade Street, Suite 250

Providence, RI 02908 (401) 222-6822

www.dem.ri.gov



Environmental/Occupational HealthCompliance Certification Program


Autobody Repair Facilities

2002- 2003

Rhode I sland Department of Environmental ManagementOffi ce of Technical and Customer Assistance

235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908 (401) 222- 6822www.state.ri.us/dem

The Certification Workbook covers the following areas:

Program Overview Facts about Lead RIDEM’s Air Pollution Regulation # 24 Federal Pre-Renovation Education Rule Lead-Safe Paint Removal Management Practices Worker Health and Safety Information Laboratory Information Additional Resources for Information




March 2005


Office of Technical and Customer Assistance235 Promenade Street, Suite 250

Providence, RI 02908 (401) 222-6822

www.dem.ri.gov

The Certification Checklist Package contains the Certification Participation Form & Checklist, and the Project Checklist, which contain a series of environmental compliance questions pertaining to whether or not you are following the applicable federal and state environmental regulatory requirements.

It also contains blank forms that can be copied and used in helping to fulfill environmental regulatory requirements.




Certification Checklist Package For


March 2005

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Office of Technical and Customer Assistance

235 Promenade Street, Suite 250 Providence, RI 02908

(401) 222-6822

www.dem.ri.gov



o An industry stakeholder group met in late 2004 and early 2005 to review and give input on program design

o A Program Introduction & Training workshop for paint removal contractors was held in May 2005

o Future training will be based on evaluation by RIDEM staff relative to training needs, as well as feedback from participating contractors and project stakeholders

The Exterior Lead Paint Removal Certification ProgramWhat is the Exterior Lead Paint Removal Certification Program?

Participation in the program is voluntary

Contractors that perform exterior lead paint removal should

strongly consider participating

BUTBUT

All exterior lead paint removal contractors (all persons, for that matter) operating in the State of Rhode Island must comply with the requirements in the workbook and all environmental regulations, whether or not they self- certify

The Exterior Lead Paint Removal Certification ProgramWhat is the Exterior Lead Paint Removal Certification Program?

There are benefits to contractors who participate: Receiving information and education on methods of complying with environmental regulations that apply to removing exterior lead paint

Making contractors better prepared for a random inspection of work being performed

Entitling contractors to free technical assistance from RIDEM’s Office of Technical & Customer Assistance to comply with environmental regulations.

Being placed on a public list of certified paint contractors on RIDEM’s website

Using the RIDEM Certification as a marketing tool with customers

Receiving a Certificate of Participation from RIDEM

Receiving educational and promotional materials

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Exterior Lead Paint Removal Certification Program

Certificate of Participationis hereby granted to

Little Rhody Painting Inc.

For certifying to compliance with applicable environmental regulatory requirements pertaining to removal of exterior lead-

based paint

Certification Number: 001Date: April 15, 2005

Expires: September 30, 2007

Ronald Gagnon, PE, ChiefOffice of Technical & Customer Assistance


Program Timelines

Workbooks and checklists were mailed in April 2005 to exterior painting contractors

Program introduction and training was held in May 2005;

attendance was not required to participate

To participate and begin receiving benefits, a contractor completes the Certification Participation

Form & Checklist and returns it to RIDEM

Certification will take place every two years. Workbooks & Checklists are expected to be sent again in 2007


1. Read the Certification Workbook to understand your

environmental responsibilities

2. Make a copy of the Certification Participation Form & Checklist to use as a working draft

3. Read the checklist, and complete all of the questions

4. Review the checklist for completeness

Steps to take to participate


Steps to take to participate

5. Review your Certification Participation Form & Checklist for completeness and accuracy. Once complete:

Copy your answers from the draft

Sign the certification statement

Make a copy of the completed certification checklist for your files

Mail the original signed copy to RIDEM


Early Program Results

Thirty-one (31) persons attended the Program Introduction & Training workshop held in May 2005

As of mid-September, twenty (20) painting contractors have certified their compliance with applicable regulations and are participating

Based on contacts being made with RIDEM staff, the Exterior Lead Paint Removal website is being

used by contractors and the general public


Next Steps ...........

The next phase of the Project will concentrate on the following areas:

Program education & outreach

Inspections/audits to measure regulatory

compliance


Actions to be Taken in Next Phase

Periodic meetings with project stakeholders to report and discuss progress, discuss problems and potential solutions, outreach opportunities

Advertising & program promotion, using paid and non-paid sources

Continued collaboration with state and federal agencies, and organizations involved with lead paint issues

Providing educational and promotional materials to participants

Continue to maintain Exterior Lead Paint Removal webpage, track webpage hits and make enhancements, additions, and improvements as warranted.


Actions to be Taken in Next Phase

Compliance audits of exterior lead paint removal

projects, and analysis

Workshops for participants (1-2 hours in length), topics to be based on feedback

from project stakeholders, participating

contractors, and RIDEM staff


Contact Information

Thomas E. Armstrong, Principal Environmental Planner

Email: [email protected] Department of Environmental Management

Office of Technical & Customer AssistanceTelephone: (401) 222-4700, Ext. 4412

RIDEM Exterior Lead Paint Removal Web Address:

http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/assist/extlead/index.htm

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2005 Regional Environmental Summit: Promoting Environmental Responsibility Providence, Rhode Island - September 28-29, 2005 Session 6A : Reducing Building