Still waiting on new regulations!

 Update Dates on September 03, 2020:

License extensions and refresher dates:

We communicated a while back that HB 197 provided for the extension of license expiration dates and allowed us to provide greater latitude in accepting refresher certificates.  To paraphrase licenses and refresher leniency would be provided 90 days past the last day of the emergency order or December 1, whichever came first.  We remain in a state of emergency and have reached the time when December 1st is what comes first.  So as of now, licenses will be extended no longer than 12/1/202 and refresher flexibility will expire on that date as well.  The language in HB 197 did allow for the extension of these dates.  But we have heard nothing to that effect as of today.  I will notify you should that happen.   I know this can be somewhat confusing, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Lead Abatement Tax Credit:

Ohio Revised Code 3742.50 provides for a residential tax credit of up to $10,000 to residential homeowners for lead abatement costs.  I have attached the program flier for you to distribute.  We don’t have the expectation that you go into depth on the topic.  Only to make students aware that the program is available for students that may qualify.  Please bear in mind, this is a tax credit – not up-front money.  It has been misreported in some forums.  Please encourage students to familiarize themselves with the program requirements (a link to an FAQ is on the attached flier) and contact the program with any questions before making any investments.

Lead Program Personnel:

It has been a while since we last updated you on our lead program personnel.  In the past year or two we’ve had some significant staff shake ups and additions.  I have attached an updated contact sheet for your convenience.

Rule Revisions:

We are still waiting for movement.  I will update you as soon as possible.

Lead Licensure and Accreditation ProgramThis program issues professional licenses to ensure that the public receives safe and proper lead abatement, detection, and analytical services.

The Ohio Department of Health Lead Poisoning Prevention Program ensures that the public receives safe and proper lead abatement, detection and analytical services. The program licenses lead risk assessors, lead abatement contractors, lead abatement workers, lead inspectors and lead project designers. In addition, this program approves initial and refresher lead training courses. The program approves abatement systems and products (encapsulants), clinical laboratories that analyze blood lead levels in humans and environmental lead analytical laboratories that analyze the amount of lead in the environment.

The lead program also provides high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuums for loan to the general public through health and housing agencies. The program dispenses information and educational pamphlets about lead poisoning and its prevention upon request as well as conducts training sessions for lead professionals, training providers, landlords, tenants, real estate agents, remodelers, licensed personnel, medical personnel and the general public

Applicants for lead licensure and approval may utilize the online application system instead of completing a paper application form. Required documents and photographs may be uploaded during the application process and the fee must be paid via either credit card or e-check.

If you would like to use the online application system to submit your application, please click on the link below, or paste the following URL into your browser window.

https://odhgateway.odh.ohio.gov/OdhElectronicForms/ 

Approved users may utilize the Environmental Abatement & Licensing System (EALS) to access the Online Monthly Summary and Prior Notifications.

USER LOGIN: Click here to enter your user I.D. and password.  

USER ACCOUNT: Click here to request an EALS user account or to update your current account.

Online User Guides:

• Online Monthly Summary Guide
• Online Lead New Prior Notification Guide
• Online Lead Prior Notification Revise or Search Guide

ODH Lead Abatement Forms

ResourcesNovember 27, 2018 | ODH

• List of ODH Approved Lead Encapsulants
• Frequently Asked Questions: Ohio Administrative Code Chapters 3701-32 and 3701-82

• Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA)
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) - Lead
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Lead
• Association for Analytical Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
• AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Programs, LLC- Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing Program (ELPAT)
• Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
• National Center for Healthy Housing
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)- Lead

This link will allow you to search the lead databasefor a licensed professional.

• Search the Lead Database

This link will allow you to create reports and listsfrom our database. For example, a list of persons that are available for hire in your area can be created. Along with lists of individuals and companies, you can also create lists of inspections, risk assessments, and clearance activity reports.

When new the new regulations are post, will post them in this section 

Ohio Administrative Code

• 3701-30: Lead Screening and Assessment
• 3701-32: Lead Hazard Abatement
• 3701-82: Lead Training Programs; Environmental Lead Analytical Laboratories

Ohio Revised Code

• 3742: Lead Abatement

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA)

• Homepage
• Division of Materials and Waste Management

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Homepage
• Lead
• Lead Abatement, Inspection, and Risk Assessment
• Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Homepage
• Lead
• Standard 1926.62: Lead, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD)

• Lead Regulations 

Consumer Product Safety Commission

• The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

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