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EPA Lead-Based Paint Abatement Supervisor Certification

Federal supervisor certification applicable to lead-based paint abatement in Nevada under the EPA-administered program.

Licensing authority: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Application information

Reapplication after expiration
EPA National Lead-Based Paint Certification Examination for Abatement Supervisors
Application
Submit an electronic application to EPA with course completion certificate, passport photograph, education/experience/training documentation, and the appropriate fee.
Eligibility
Previous EPA supervisor certification expired before the recertification process was completed; reapply for initial certification, including the third-party exam.
Exam timing
Take the EPA supervisor certification examination no more than three times within six months of receiving the course completion certificate; pass the examination and receive EPA certification within that six-month period.
Experience
One year of experience as a certified lead-based paint abatement worker OR at least two years in a related field (lead, asbestos, environmental remediation) or the building trades.
Experience documentation
Submit resumes, letters of reference, or work-experience documentation; training is evidenced by course completion certificates.
Late application
If certification is not obtained within six months, retake the accredited supervisor course before reapplying; interim status no longer authorizes work.
Practice scope
Lead-based paint activities in pre-1978 target housing and child-occupied facilities subject to 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart L; Nevada is EPA-administered.
Training
Successfully complete an accredited supervisor course and obtain its course completion certificate, including the training program assessment required by 40 CFR 745.225(c)(7).
Initial certification by examination
EPA National Lead-Based Paint Certification Examination for Abatement Supervisors
Application
Submit an electronic application to EPA with course completion certificate, passport photograph, education/experience/training documentation, and the appropriate fee.
Exam timing
Take the EPA supervisor certification examination no more than three times within six months of receiving the course completion certificate; pass the examination and receive EPA certification within that six-month period.
Experience
One year of experience as a certified lead-based paint abatement worker OR at least two years in a related field (lead, asbestos, environmental remediation) or the building trades.
Experience documentation
Submit resumes, letters of reference, or work-experience documentation; training is evidenced by course completion certificates.
Late application
If certification is not obtained within six months, retake the accredited supervisor course before reapplying; interim status no longer authorizes work.
Practice scope
Lead-based paint activities in pre-1978 target housing and child-occupied facilities subject to 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart L; Nevada is EPA-administered.
Training
Successfully complete an accredited supervisor course and obtain its course completion certificate, including the training program assessment required by 40 CFR 745.225(c)(7).
Recertification
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply electronically with a valid refresher course completion certificate, passport photograph and fee; EPA recommends applying at least 90 days before expiry and taking refresher training no earlier than 18 months before expiry.
Eligibility
Hold current EPA supervisor certification and complete recertification before it expires.
Exam waiver
No EPA third-party certification examination is required on timely recertification; training assessments remain part of course completion.
Implementation notice
EPA Individual Certification instructions (last updated April 13, 2026) state: "You must be recertified every three years. Your EPA certificate will indicate when your certification expires." The regulation also provides the five-year proficiency-test alternative.
Renewal interval
40 CFR 745.226(e)(1) provides three years for a course test and hands-on assessment, or five years for a proficiency test. Follow the expiration date on the EPA certificate.
Training
Successfully complete an accredited supervisor refresher course. EPA permits completing an accredited initial supervisor course when an accredited refresher cannot be found; this does not require repeating the third-party exam.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Certification based on valid authorized program credential
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit an electronic application attaching the current certificate/license/permit, passport photograph and fee.
Exam waiver
EPA instructions expressly waive the EPA initial training course and third-party certification examination for this route.
Prior certification
Hold a currently valid supervisor certification or equivalent issued by an EPA-authorized state or tribal program.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

EPA National Lead-Based Paint Certification Examination for Abatement Supervisors

Provider
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); for EPA certification applicants the exam is scheduled through Meazure Learning
Format
Third-party certification exam taken online or in person after applying to EPA; may be taken no more than three times within 6 months of receiving a course completion certificate
Examination outline
  • Clarification of Project Scope of Work
    • Reviewing the scope of the work
    • Contract specifications
    • HUD and EPA guidelines and rules for lead-hazard control work
    • Evaluation of lead inspection and risk assessment reports
    • Liability issues involved with abatement work
    • Types of insurance applicable to abatement
    • Roles of all participants in an abatement project
    • Record-keeping requirements for abatement projects
    • Community relations plans
    • Project budgeting
  • Initial Walkthrough
    • Locations where lead-based paint hazards may exist in residences
    • Basic building construction and architecture
    • Work area isolation and site security
    • Site storage of equipment and waste materials
    • Location of containment barriers and shower
    • Collection of pre-abatement (baseline) soil and dust samples
  • Assemble Materials and Documents
    • OSHA Lead in Construction Standard – PEL, AL
    • Definition of OSHA "competent person"
    • Worker licenses and certification
    • Acceptable baseline worker blood-lead levels
    • OSHA Hazard Communication and Respiratory Protection standards
    • OSHA Construction Standards (29CFR1926)
    • Site-specific health and safety programs
    • Requirements for worker training
    • Selection, fit and care of respirators
    • Worker health and safety needs (other than respirators)
    • Equipment and supplies used in lead hazard control work
    • Materials used for enclosure and encapsulation
  • Abatement Site Preparation
    • Crew orientation
    • How workers prevent taking lead dust home
    • Shutting down and sealing HVAC systems
    • Set up of shower, containment and critical barriers
    • Required work area signs and waste labels
    • Recommended and restricted methods for lead hazard control
    • Limitations of control methods
  • Lead Hazard Control Work
    • Potential health hazards from substances other than lead
    • Health effects of lead on workers
    • Proper use of personal protective clothing and equipment
    • Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
    • Routine safety and health meetings
    • Containment security and ventilation
    • Air-sampling pump calibration
    • Air sampling collection procedures and strategies
    • Reviewing air-sampling results and calculating TWAs
    • Frequency and limits of medical monitoring of workers
    • Daily cleanup activities in abatement areas
    • RCRA waste disposal regulations for abatement projects
  • Final Cleanup and Clearance
    • Definition of "clean" for final clearance
    • Proper order and procedures for final cleanup
    • Surface-sealing application techniques
    • Third-party visual inspection and wipe sampling for clearance
    • Elements of the abatement report
  • General Supervisory and Leadership Skills
    • Worker motivation
    • Project management
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