40 C.F.R. § 745.92
§ 745.92 Fees for the accreditation of renovation and dust sampling technician training and the certification of renovation firms. (40 CFR Part 745)
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(a) Persons who must pay fees. Fees in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section must be paid by: (1) Training programs—(i) Non-exempt training programs. 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: Renovator, dust sampling technician. (ii) Exemption. No fee shall be imposed on any training program operated by a State, federally recognized Indian Tribe, local government, or non-profit organization. This exemption does not apply to the certification of firms or individuals. (2) Firms. All firms applying to EPA for certification and re-certification to conduct renovations. (b) 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 Renovator or Dust Sampling Technician Course $560 $340 Refresher Renovator or Dust Sampling Technician Course $400 $310 Renovation Firm Certification Re-certification (every 5 years see 40 CFR 745.89(b)) Firm $300 $300 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) Lost certificate. A $15 fee will be charged for the replacement of a firm certificate. (c) Certificate replacement. Firms seeking certificate replacement must: (1) Complete the applicable portions of the “Application for Firms” in accordance with the instructions provided. (2) Submit the application and a payment of $15 electronically in accordance with the instructions provided with the application package. (3) Accreditation or certification amendments. No fee will be charged for accreditation or certification amendments. (d) Failure to remit fees. (1) EPA will not provide certification, re-certification, accreditation, or re-accreditation for any firm or training program that does not remit fees described in paragraph (b) of this section in accordance with the procedures specified in 40 CFR 745.89. (2) EPA will not replace a certificate for any firm that does not remit the $15 fee in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (c) of this section.
Under 40 CFR Part 745 § 745.92, EPA charges set fees for the accreditation of renovation and dust sampling technician training programs and for the certification of renovation firms. Fee amounts vary depending on whether an application is initial or a renewal, with training program accreditation fees ranging from $310 to $560 and firm certification fees ranging from $20 to $550; a $15 fee applies for lost certificate replacement. Certain training programs operated by state, tribal, local government, or non-profit entities are exempt from training accreditation fees, though that exemption does not extend to firm or individual certification. No fees are charged for amendments to existing accreditations or certifications.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Renovation firms subject to EPA certification under 40 CFR Part 745 § 745.92 generally maintain compliance by submitting the correct fee alongside each certification or re-certification application — $300 for a standard firm, $550 for a combined renovation and lead-based paint activities application, or $20 for tribal firm applications — and renewing every five years as referenced in 40 CFR 745.89(b). Compliant operators also keep their firm certificate accessible and, if it is lost, promptly submit the replacement application with the $15 fee electronically as described in § 745.92(c). EPA will not process certification, re-certification, or certificate replacement requests for firms that have not remitted the required fees, so operators typically confirm payment procedures before submitting applications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While 40 CFR Part 745 § 745.92 primarily governs fees paid by training programs and renovation firms rather than tenants directly, it is part of the broader EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule framework that affects work done in pre-1978 housing where tenants may live. Tenants have an interest in knowing that firms performing renovations in their homes are required to be EPA-certified, and that certification depends in part on firms meeting the fee and application requirements set out in § 745.92. Tenants who have concerns about whether a renovation firm working in their unit holds valid EPA certification can contact EPA directly, consult their regional EPA office, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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