40 C.F.R. § 745.239
§ 745.239 Effective dates. (40 CFR Part 745)
Operative Text
This subpart L shall apply in any State or Indian Country that does not have an authorized program under subpart Q, effective August 31, 1998. In such States or Indian Country: (a) Training programs shall not provide, offer or claim to provide training or refresher training for certification without accreditation from EPA pursuant to § 745.225 on or after March 1, 1999. (b) No individual or firm shall perform, offer, or claim to perform lead-based paint activities, as defined in this subpart, without certification from EPA to conduct such activities pursuant to § 745.226 on or after March 1, 2000. (c) All lead-based paint activities shall be performed pursuant to the work practice standards contained in § 745.227 on or after March 1, 2000.
Section 745.239 of 40 CFR Part 745 establishes the timeline under which EPA's lead-based paint activity rules take effect in states and tribal areas that have not received authorization to run their own equivalent programs under subpart Q. Starting August 31, 1998, the federal subpart L framework applies in those jurisdictions. From March 1, 1999, training providers must hold EPA accreditation before offering or claiming to offer lead-based paint certification courses, and from March 1, 2000, both the certification requirement for individuals and firms and the mandatory work practice standards under § 745.227 became fully operative.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who hire contractors for lead-based paint activities in jurisdictions covered by § 745.239 generally verify that any firm or individual they engage holds valid EPA certification under subpart L, since the certification requirement has been in effect since March 1, 2000. Compliant operators also confirm that work is carried out in accordance with the work practice standards referenced in § 745.227, which became mandatory on the same date. Retaining documentation of contractor credentials is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 745.239, tenants living in states or tribal areas without an EPA-authorized program have the right to expect that any lead-based paint activities conducted in their home are performed by EPA-certified individuals or firms using required work practice standards, obligations that have been in place since March 1, 2000. If a tenant has reason to believe uncertified work was performed or proper standards were not followed, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the EPA directly or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Tenants may also raise a violation of this provision in relevant legal or administrative proceedings concerning conditions in their housing.
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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