Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-24-.04 - Accreditation of Training Programs
(1) Scope.
(a) A training program may seek accreditation
to offer lead-based paint and renovation activities training courses in any of
the following disciplines: lead inspector, lead risk assessor, lead supervisor,
lead project designer, lead worker, renovator, and dust sampling technician. A
training program may also seek accreditation to offer refresher courses for
each of the above-listed disciplines. A training program seeking accreditation
to offer initial and refresher courses taught in non-English languages must
follow the requirements specified in this Rule and submit the required material
in the language for which accreditation is sought.
(b) A training program may apply for
accreditation to offer initial courses or refresher courses in as many
disciplines as it chooses. A training program may seek accreditation for
additional courses at any time as long as the program can demonstrate that it
meets the requirements of this Rule.
(c) A training program shall not provide,
offer, or claim to provide Division-accredited training courses without
applying for and receiving accreditation from the Division as required in this
Rule.
(d) Training courses shall be
evaluated by the Division to maintain accreditation by the Division for course
administration, course length, curriculum, training methods, instructor's
qualifications, instructor's teaching effectiveness, technical accuracy of
written materials and instruction, examination, and training certificate. The
evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements set forth in
this Rule and any documented methodologies referenced herein.
(e) Training programs shall permit the
Division to attend, evaluate and monitor any training course, take the course
test and have access to records of training courses without charge or hindrance
to the Division for the purpose of evaluating compliance with these Rules. The
Division shall perform periodic and unannounced on-site audits of training
courses.
(f) All accredited
training programs shall be assigned an accreditation number and issued a
certificate which lists each accredited training course approved by the
Division.
(g) All accreditations
shall expire on the following October 1, Where an October 1 expiration date
results in less than 12 months of accreditation status, the accreditation fee
shall be pro-rated accordingly. Training courses taught after the expiration
date but prior to renewal shall constitute a violation of this Rule.
(h) In order to maintain accreditation as a
training program, training programs must follow the requirements specified in
paragraph (7) of this section.
(2) Application Process. The following are
procedures and requirements an applicant must meet when applying to the
Division for accreditation:
(a) A training
program seeking accreditation shall submit the following documentation in
accordance with the requirements specified in paragraphs (3) through (6) of
this Rule, which shall include, but not be limited to:
1. A completed application on forms provided
by the Division with all the appropriate information included and signed by the
training manager. This information shall include, but not be limited to,
training program's name, address, telephone number, and a list of courses for
which the training program is applying for accreditation.
2. A statement signed by the training manager
certifying that the training program meets the minimum requirements established
in this Rule. If a training program uses EPA-developed model training
materials, the training manager shall submit a statement certifying that the
training program meets the minimum requirements established in EPA-developed
model training materials.
3. A
statement signed by the training manager certifying that the training program
shall comply at all times with all of the requirements specified in
391-3-24.-04.
4. A statement signed
by the training manager stating that the training manager is responsible for
maintaining the validity and integrity of the hands-on-skills assessment to
ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainees' performance of the work
practices and procedures associated with each course topic.
5. A statement signed by the training manager
stating that the training manager is responsible for maintaining the validity
and integrity of the course test to ensure that it accurately evaluates the
trainees' knowledge and retention of the course topics.
6. A fee in the amount of $400 per eight-hour
day of training for each lead supervisor, inspector, risk assessor, project
designer, or lead worker training course shall be submitted electronically or
in the form of a check or money order and made payable to the Environmental
Protection Division - Lead Abatement Fees. A fee in the amount of $400 per
eight-hour day of training for each renovator or dust sampling technician
training course shall be submitted electronically or in the form of a check or
money order and made payable to the Environmental Protection Division - Lead
Renovation Fees. Fees are based on eight hours a day of training for each
training course. A minimum of $400 shall be submitted for a training course
less than eight hours.
7. A copy of
the student manuals and instructor manuals to be used for each training course
in the appropriate language for which the course is taught. This would also
include a content checklist that identifies and locates sections of the manual
where required course topics are covered.
8. A copy of each course agenda which shall
include, but not be limited to, daily start and stop times and time allotted to
teaching each course topic.
9. A
copy of the course test for each training course with the correct answers
marked for each test question.
10.
A description of the facilities and equipment to be used for the lecture, the
course test and the hands-on skills training.
11. A copy and description of all
audio/visual materials which shall be used for each course.
12. A copy of the course test blueprint for
each course.
13. A detailed
description of each hands-on skills training activity and skills assessment,
including criteria for student proficiency.
14. A detailed description of the learning or
performance objectives that will be taught for each course topic.
15. A copy of the quality control
plan.
16. An original course
completion certificate, which shall include:
(i) Name and address of the
student;
(ii) Training course title
specifying if it is an initial or refresher training course;
(iii) Inclusive dates of training course and
applicable course test passage;
(iv) Statement that the student completed the
course and passed the course test requirements and hands-on skills
assessment;
(v) Unique certificate
identification number;
(vi) Printed
name and signature of the training manager and printed name of principal
instructor(s);
(vii) Name, address,
and phone number of training program;
(viii) Training course location, if different
from training program's address;
(ix) Certificate expiration date that is
three (3) years after the date the course was completed;
(x) Language in which training course was
taught, if other than English; and
(xi) The date the training course was
accredited and the name of the agency issuing the accreditation.
(xii) A photograph of the individual for
renovator and dust sampling technician course completion
certificates.
(b)Training course accreditation shall be
processed as follows:
1. The Division shall
review the application for accreditation and supporting documentation submitted
pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section and advise the applicant of any
deficiencies. If the deficiencies are not corrected within one (1) year from
the date of application, the application and any supporting documentation may
be returned to the applicant and the applicant shall be required to resubmit a
complete application pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section. Approval of
submitted documentation does not constitute course accreditation.
2. If the submitted documentation meets all
applicable requirements of this section, the Division shall notify the
applicant of this and also advise the applicant to contact the Division to
schedule an on-site audit. The on-site audit shall be conducted in Georgia and
on the training course for which accreditation is sought with at least two (2)
student attendees present. No class shall be conducted for accreditation
purposes prior to the on-site audit except for the class scheduled for on-site
audit purposes.
3. If the Division
determines, as a result of the on-site audit, that the training course meets
all applicable requirements of this section, the Division shall issue a
training course accreditation certificate for the accredited training course.
If the training course does not meet these requirements, the Division shall
notify the applicant of the deficiencies and advise the applicant that it may
request one (1) additional on-site audit, which shall be held no more than six
(6) months from the date of the first audit.
4. If the Division determines, as a result of
the second audit, that the training course meets all applicable requirements of
this section, the Division shall issue a training course accreditation
certificate for the accredited training course. If the training course does not
meet all requirements, the Division shall notify the applicant of the
deficiencies and advise the applicant that it may not reapply for training
course accreditation for the audited training course for a period of six (6)
months from the date of the last audit.
5. The Division shall not accept training
course certificates pursuant to this section for a training course that is not
accredited pursuant to this Rule.
(3) Minimum Requirements for the
Accreditation of Training Programs.
(a) For a
training program to obtain accreditation from the Division to offer training
courses in renovation and lead-based paint activities, the training program
shall meet and maintain the following minimum requirements for each discipline
for which the training program is seeking accreditation:
1. The training program shall employ a
training manager who has:
(i) At least two
(2) years of experience, education or training in teaching adults; or
(ii) A bachelor's or graduate level degree in
building construction technology, engineering, industrial hygiene, biology,
physical science, safety, public health, education, business administration,
program management or a related field; or
(iii) Two (2) years of experience in managing
a training program specializing in environmental hazards; and
(iv) Demonstrated experience, education, or
training in the construction industry including: lead or asbestos abatement,
painting, carpentry, renovation, remodeling, occupational safety and health, or
industrial hygiene.
2.
The training manager shall designate a qualified principal instructor for each
course who has:
(i) Demonstrated experience,
education, or training in teaching workers or adults; and
(ii) Successfully completed a lead training
course from an accredited training program specific to the discipline(s) in
which the instructor intends to teach, with a minimum of sixteen (16) training
hours.
(iii) Demonstrated two (2)
years of experience, education, or training in lead or asbestos abatement,
painting, carpentry, renovation, remodeling, occupational safety and health, or
industrial hygiene.
3.
The principal instructor shall be responsible for the organization of the
course and oversight of the teaching of all training course curriculum. The
training manager may designate guest instructors as needed to provide
instruction specific to the lecture, hands-on activities, or work practice
components of a training course.
4.
The training manager may appoint one (1) or more guest instructors for each
training course to teach hands-on activities and/or work practices who has:
(i) Demonstrated experience, education, or
training in teaching workers or adults; and
(ii) Successfully completed a lead training
course from an accredited training program specific to the discipline(s) in
which the instructor intends to teach, with a minimum of sixteen (16) training
hours; and
(iii) At least two (2)
years of experience, education, or training in the field in which they provide
the instruction.
5. The
following documents shall be recognized by the Division as evidence that
training managers, principal instructors, and guest instructors meet the
relevant educational, work experience, and/or training requirements
specifically listed in paragraphs (3)(a)1., (3)(a)2., and (3)(a)4. of this
section. This documentation shall be submitted with the application for
training program accreditation.
(i) A copy of
an official academic transcript or diploma as evidence of meeting the
educational requirements.
(ii)
Resumes, letters of reference or documentation of work experience, as evidence
of meeting the work experience requirements. This documentation should include,
but not be limited to, work history documenting related experience including
inclusive dates of experience, employer's name, address and phone number;
positions held; projects completed and job responsibilities held during the
projects.
(iii) A copy of
certificates from train-the-trainer courses and lead-specific training courses,
as evidence of meeting the training requirements.
6. The training program shall ensure the
availability of, and provide adequate facilities for, the delivery of the
lecture, course test, hands-on training, and assessment activities. This
includes providing training equipment that reflects current work practices and
maintaining or updating the equipment and facilities as needed.
7. The training manager shall be responsible
for ensuring that the instructors accurately teach the training course
curriculum that was accredited by the Division.
8. For each training course offered, the
training program shall conduct a hands-on skills assessment, if applicable, and
a closed book course test at the completion of the training course. For
successful completion of the training course, each student shall attend at
least ninety-five percent (95%) of the training course, successfully complete
the hands-on skills assessment, and receive a passing score of seventy percent
(70%) or greater on the course test. Passing students shall be provided with a
course completion certificate from the training program.
(i) The training manager is responsible for
maintaining the validity and integrity of the hands-on skills assessment to
ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainee's performance of the work
practices and procedures associated with the course topics contained in
paragraph (4) of this section.
(ii)
The training manager is responsible for maintaining the validity and integrity
of the course test to ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainees'
knowledge and retention of the course topics.
(iii) The course test shall be developed in
accordance with the test blueprint. All initial course tests, except lead
worker and renovator, shall consist of a minimum of 50 multiple choice
questions. All other training course exams shall consist of a minimum of 25
multiple choice questions.
9. The training programs shall issue a unique
course completion certificate as specified in paragraph (2)(a)16. of this
section to each person who successfully completes a training course.
10. The training manager shall develop and
implement the quality control plan. The plan shall be used to maintain and
improve the quality of the training program over time. This plan shall contain
at least the following elements:
(i)
Procedures for periodic revision of training materials and the course test to
reflect innovations in the field; and
(ii) Procedures for the training manager's
annual review of the principal instructor's competency.
11. The training program shall ensure that
the following quality control measures are met:
(i) The instructor(s) shall follow the
training curriculum which was accredited by the Division;
(ii) Each initial training course shall have
a maximum of forty (40) students;
(iii) A day of training shall be a minimum of
eight (8) hours a day and at least six and one-half (6 1/2) hours of direct
instruction, including classroom, hands-on training or field trips, except for
the renovator, dust sampling technician and lead project designer refresher
training courses;
(iv) Work time
and instruction time shall not exceed twelve (12) hours in a twenty-four (24)
-hour period;
(v) All course
requirements must be completed within a two-week period of the course start
date;
(vi) All instructors and
students shall be fluent in the language in which the course is being
taught;
(vii) An interpreter shall
not be used to teach or instruct training courses;
(viii) Lead worker, renovator, and dust
sampling technician initial training courses shall have at least one (1)
principal instructor. Other initial courses shall have a minimum of two (2)
instructors;
(ix) Instructor ratio
for hands-on training skills assessment shall be no more than ten (10) students
per instructor;
(x) All course
materials shall be developed in the language for which the course is being
taught;
(xi) Each training course
shall be discipline specific;
(xii)
Students shall take a course test no more than two (2) times for each training
course. After two (2) failures, the student shall retake the full course before
being allowed to retest;
(xiii)
Instructors shall not review for the course test by reading questions from the
test;
(xiv) A training program
shall provide course test security measures to prevent student access to the
course test before and after the test. Training programs shall take measures to
preclude cheating during the course test; and
(xv) For each training course, the training
program shall verify, by photo identification, the identity of each person
taking the training course.
12. The training program shall offer training
courses which teach the work practice standards for conducting renovation and
lead-based paint activities contained in Rule
391-3-24-.10 and Rule
391-3-24-.06.
These standards shall be taught in the appropriate courses so as to provide trainees with the knowledge needed to perform the renovation and lead-based paint activities they are responsible for conducting.
13. The training manager shall be
responsible for ensuring that the training program complies at all times with
all of the requirements specified in Rule
391-3-24-.04.
14. At the conclusion of all training
courses, the training program shall make available copies of the Georgia Rules
and certification applications to all course attendees.
(4) Minimum Training Curricula
Requirements for Training Courses.
(a) To
become accredited to offer renovation and lead-based paint training courses in
the specific disciplines listed below, training programs must ensure that their
training course curriculum includes, at a minimum, the following course topics.
Listed requirements ending in an asterisk (*) indicate areas that require
hands-on activities as an integral component of the course.
(b) Lead Inspector.
1. Role and responsibilities of the
inspector.
2. Background
information on lead and its adverse health effects.
3. Background information on Federal, State,
and local regulations and guidance that pertain to lead-based paint and
lead-based paint activities.
4.
Lead-based paint inspection methods, including selection of rooms and
components for sampling and testing.*
5. Paint, dust, and soil sampling
methodologies.*
6. Clearance
standards and testing, including random sampling.*
7. Preparation of the final inspection
report.*
8.
Recordkeeping.
9. Minimum course
length is twenty-four (24) training hours, with a minimum of eight (8) hours
devoted to hands-on training.
(c) Lead Risk Assessor.
1. The role and responsibilities of the risk
assessor.
2. Collection of
background information to perform a risk assessment.
3. Sources of environmental lead
contamination such as paint, surface dust and soil, water, air, packaging, and
food.
4. Visual inspection for the
purpose of identifying lead-based paint, and lead-based paint
hazards.*
5. Lead hazard screen
protocol.
6. Sampling for other
sources of lead exposure.*
7.
Interpretation of lead-based paint and other lead sampling results including
all applicable State or Federal guidance or regulations pertaining to
lead-based paint hazards.*
8.
Development of hazard control options, the role of interim controls, and
operations and maintenance in reducing lead hazards.
9. Preparation of a final risk assessment
report.
10. The minimum course
length is sixteen (16) training hours, with a minimum of four (4) hours devoted
to hands-on training activities.
(d) Lead Supervisor.
1. Role and responsibilities of a
supervisor.
2. Background
information on lead and its adverse health effects.
3. Background information on Federal, State,
and local regulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint
abatement.
4. Liability and
insurance issues relating to lead-based paint abatement.
5. Risk assessment and inspection report
interpretation.*
6. Development and
implementation of an occupant protection plan and abatement report.
7. Lead-based paint hazard recognition and
control.*
8. Lead-based paint
abatement and lead hazard reduction methods, including restricted practices.
*
9. Interior dust
abatement/clean-up or lead hazard control and reduction methods.*
10. Soil and exterior dust abatement or lead
hazard control and reduction methods.*
11. Clearance standards and
testing.*
12. Clean-up and waste
disposal practices and regulations.
13. Recordkeeping.
14. The minimum course length is thirty-two
(32) training hours, with a minimum of eight (8) hours devoted to hands-on
training activities.
(e)
Lead Project Designer.
1. Role and
responsibility of a project designer.
2. Development and implementation of an
occupant protection plan for large-scale abatement projects.
3. Lead-based paint abatement and lead-based
paint hazard reduction methods for abatement projects with five (5) or more
residential dwelling units.
4.
Interior dust abatement/cleanup or lead hazard control and reduction methods
for large-scale abatement projects.
5. Clearance standards and testing for
large-scale abatement projects.
6.
Integration of lead-based paint abatement methods with modernization and
rehabilitation projects for large-scale abatement projects.
7. The minimum course length is eight (8)
training hours.
(f) Lead
Worker.
1. Role and responsibility of a lead
worker.
2. Background information
on lead and its adverse health effects.
3. Background information on Federal, State
and local regulations and guidance that pertain to lead-based paint
abatement.
4. Lead-based paint
hazard recognition and control.*
5.
Lead-based paint abatement and lead hazard reduction methods, including
restricted practices.*
6. Interior
dust abatement methods/clean-up or lead hazard reduction.*
7. Soil and exterior dust abatement methods
or lead hazard reduction.*
8. The
minimum course length is sixteen (16) training hours with a minimum of eight
(8) hours devoted to hands-on training activities.
(g) Renovator.
1. Role and responsibility of a
renovator.
2. Background
information on lead and its adverse health effects.
3. Background information on EPA, HUD, OSHA,
and other Federal, State, and local regulations and guidance that pertains to
lead-based paint and renovation activities.
4. Procedures for using acceptable test kits
to determine whether paint is lead-based paint.
5. Renovation methods to minimize the
creation of dust and lead-based paint hazards.*
6. Interior and exterior containment and
cleanup methods.*
7. Methods to
ensure that the renovation has been properly completed, including cleaning
verification, and clearance testing.*
8. Waste handling and disposal.
9. Providing on-the-job training to other
workers.
10. Record
preparations.
11. The minimum
course length is eight (8) training hours with a minimum of two (2) hours
devoted to hands-on training activities.
(h) Dust sampling technician.
1. Role and responsibility of a dust sampling
technician.
2. Background
information on lead and its adverse health effects.
3. Background information on Federal, State,
and local regulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint and
renovation activities.
4. Dust
sampling methodologies.*
5.
Clearance standards and testing.
6.
Report preparations.
7. The minimum
course length is eight (8) training hours with a minimum of two (2) hours
devoted to hands-on training activities.
(5) Minimum Requirements for the
Accreditation of Refresher Training Programs.
(a) A training program may seek accreditation
to offer refresher training courses in any of the following disciplines: lead
inspector, lead risk assessor, lead supervisor, lead project designer, lead
worker, renovator and dust sampling technician. To obtain Division
accreditation to offer refresher training, a training program must meet and
maintain the following minimum requirements:
(b) Each refresher training course shall
review the curriculum topics of the full-length courses listed under paragraph
(4) of this section, as appropriate. In addition, to become accredited to offer
refresher training courses, the training program shall ensure that their
training course curriculum includes, at a minimum, the following:
1. An overview of current safety practices
relating to renovation and lead-based paint activities in general, as well as
specific information pertaining to the appropriate discipline.
2. Current laws and regulations relating to
renovation and lead-based paint activities in general, as well as specific
information pertaining to the appropriate discipline.
3. Current technologies relating to
renovation and lead-based paint activities in general, as well as specific
information pertaining to the appropriate discipline.
(c) Each refresher training course, except
for lead project designer, dust sampling technician, and renovator, shall last
a minimum of eight (8) training hours. The lead project designer, dust sampling
technician, and renovator refresher courses shall last a minimum of four (4)
training hours.
(d) For each course
offered, the training program shall administer a course test at the completion
of the course. All refresher course tests shall consist of a minimum of 25
multiple choice questions. For successful completion of the training course,
each student shall attend at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the training
course, and receive a passing score of seventy percent (70%) or greater on the
course test. Passing students shall be provided with a refresher course
completion certificate from the training program.
(e) A training program seeking to offer
refresher training courses shall also meet and maintain the requirements
specified in paragraphs (2) through (7), except for training hour
requirements.
(6)
Minimum Requirements for Training Program Notification and Recordkeeping.
(a) Accredited training programs shall submit
to the Division the following:
1. Notice of
intention to conduct an accredited training course for lead and renovation
certification purposes shall be submitted to the Division. Notices for training
courses, except lead worker and renovator, shall be postmarked or received by
the Division ten (10) working days before the training course start date.
Notice for lead worker and renovator training courses shall be postmarked or
received by the Division five (5) working days before the training course start
date. If the training course is canceled, the training program shall notify the
Division at least one (1) working day prior to the scheduled start date.
Notification of intent to conduct a training course shall be made on forms
provided by the Division and shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
(i) Training program name,
address, phone number and contact person;
(ii) Training course title;
(iii) Inclusive dates of training course and
applicable exam;
(iv) Start and
completion times of training course;
(v) Location of course facility and
directions to the course facility if the site is not routine for the training
program;
(vi) Language in which
training course is taught;
(vii)
Principal instructor for the training course; and
(viii) Signature of the training
manager.
2. A course
roster must be submitted to the Division no later than five (5) working days
after the last day of training. The course roster must be provided on forms
provided by or acceptable to the Division and must contain the name of every
person who attended the training course, including whether the person was
issued a training certificate or not.
3. Any changes to course length, curriculum,
training methods, training manual or materials, instructors, course test,
training certificate, training manager or contact person shall be made in
writing and submitted to the Division at least ten (10) working days prior to
the scheduled training course start date. Changes must be approved by the
Division prior to any training utilizing the changes in order for the course to
be accepted for accreditation purposes.
4. Current curriculum/course materials and
documents reflecting any changes made to these materials.
(b) The accredited training program shall
maintain and make available to the Division for inspection the following
information:
1. Information and documentation
for any course accredited under
391-3-24-.04 of this
Rule.
2. Assessment information on
how the hands-on training, work tasks and procedures are evaluated for each
student which shall include, but not be limited to, instructor conducting the
assessment, grading criteria, facilities used, and the pass/fail
rate.
3. Results of the students'
hands-on skills assessments and course tests, and a record of each student's
course completion certificate.
4.
The quality control plan as described in paragraph (3)(a)(10) of this
section.
5. Any other material not
listed above that was submitted to the Division as part of the program's
application for accreditation.
(c) The training program shall retain records
specified in paragraph (b) of this section at the address specified on the
training program application for a minimum of three (3) years and six (6)
months. The training program shall notify the Division within twenty (20)
working days of changes to the address specified on its training program
application or transferring of the records from that address.
(7) Minimum Requirements for
Renewals of Accredited Training Programs.
(a)
If a training program submits a renewal application and meets the requirements
of this section, the training program's course accreditation shall be renewed
for a period of twelve (12) months.
(b) An accredited training program seeking
training course renewal shall submit a completed renewal application on forms
provided by the Division with all appropriate information included and signed
by the training manager. The renewal application shall include, but not be
limited to:
1. The training program's name,
address and telephone number.
2. A
list of training courses for which renewal of accreditation is being
sought.
3. A description of any
changes to the training facility, equipment, curriculum, hands-on activities,
instructors, or quality control plan since its last application was approved
that adversely affects the students' ability to learn.
4. A certified statement signed by the
training manager stating that the training program complies at all times with
all requirements of
391-3-24-.04 of this
Rule.
(c) Applications
for course renewal must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Division no
later than thirty (30) days before the expiration date for each course
accredited by the Division. Renewal applications postmarked or hand delivered
on or before the thirtieth (30th) day before the expiration date shall include
a renewal fee of $300 per training course. Renewal applications postmarked or
hand delivered less than thirty (30) days before the expiration date shall
include a renewal fee of $450 per training course. Fees shall be submitted
electronically or in the form of a check or money order and made payable to the
Environmental Protection Division - Lead Abatement Fees for lead supervisor,
inspector, risk assessor, project designer, or lead worker courses. Fees shall
be submitted electronically or in the form of a check or money order and made
payable to the Environmental Protection Division - Lead Renovation Fees for
renovator and dust sampling technician courses.
(d) Training programs, which submit an
application for course renewal after the expiration date of accreditation by
the Division shall follow the requirements specified in paragraph
391-3-24-.04(2) of
this Rule for accreditation purposes.
(e) Training programs holding an
accreditation from the Division shall submit a renewal application on forms
provided by the Division on or before October 1 yearly and shall be renewed for
a period of up to twelve (12) months. In those cases where an October 1
expiration date results in less than twelve (12) months of accreditation, the
renewal fee shall be pro-rated accordingly.
(f) The Division may audit the training
program at any time to verify the contents of the application for
renewal.
(8)
Reciprocity.
(a) The Division may seek
reciprocity agreements with other States, Tribes or Territories where
equivalency of lead certification and training requirements can be
demonstrated.
The Division may recognize the accreditation of a training course or refresher training course granted by any other State, Tribe or Territory with which the Division has a written reciprocal agreement. Any training program may apply to have its accredited courses approved by the Division if its training course or refresher training course has been accredited by a State, Tribe or Territory with which the Division has a written reciprocal agreement.
(b)
Training programs applying for Division accreditation by reciprocity shall
follow the requirements specified in paragraph (2)(a), except (2)(a)6., and
submit a fee in the amount of $400 per training course for which accreditation
is sought. Fees shall be submitted electronically or in the form of a check or
money order made payable to the Environmental Protection Division - Lead
Abatement Fees for lead supervisor, inspector, risk assessor, project designer,
or lead worker courses. Fees shall be submitted electronically or in the form
of a check or money order made payable to the Environmental Protection Division
- Lead Renovation Fees for renovator and dust sampling technician
courses.
(9) Recognition
of EPA Training Program Accreditation
(a) The
Division shall recognize training programs holding an accreditation from the
U.S. EPA issued before the effective date of this Rule for renovator and/or
dust sampling technician courses if the following requirements are met:
1. Upon notification by the Division, an
application for recognition of U.S. EPA training program accreditation is
submitted on forms provided by the Division within sixty (60) days of the
Division's notification.
2. A fee
of $200.00 per training course shall be submitted to the Division
electronically or in the form of a check or money order and made payable to the
Environmental Protection Division - Lead Renovation Fees for each training
course to be recognized by the Division.
(b) The Division shall issue a certification
of the Division's acceptance of the U.S. EPA training program accreditation
within thirty (30) days of the applicant meeting the requirements of paragraph
1. and 2. of this Rule. The accreditation issued by the Division shall have an
expiration date of October 1, 2011. Renewals of accreditation shall meet the
requirements in Rule
391-3-24-.04(7).
(c) The Division shall not recognize U.S. EPA
training program accreditation or accept courses offered as acceptable training
for Division certification of renovator or dust sampling technician
certifications if the training provider fails to submit an application and the
appropriate fees within sixty (60) days of being notified by the
Division.
(10)
Suspension, Revocation, and Modification of Accredited Training Programs.
(a) The Director may investigate the actions
of any training program and may suspend, revoke or modify the accreditation of
a training program in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia
Administrative Procedures Act", when it is found that the training program,
training manager, or other responsible persons with the training program has:
1. Misrepresented the contents of a training
course to the Division and/or the student population.
2. Failed to submit required information or
notifications in a timely manner.
3. Failed to maintain required
records.
4. Falsified accreditation
records, instructor qualifications, or other accreditation-related information
or documentation.
5. Failed to
comply with the training standards and requirements in this section.
6. Failed to comply with Federal, State or
local lead-based paint statutes or regulations.
7. Made false or misleading statements to the
Division in its application for accreditation or renewal that the Division
relied upon in approving the application.
(b) When accreditation of a training program
is revoked, the training program shall not be eligible for re-accreditation for
a period of five (5) years from the date of revocation.
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