D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, § 806
806.1 The requirements of 40 CFR § 745.223 (Definitions), 40 CFR § 745.225 (Accreditation of training programs: target housing and child-occupied facilities), 40 CFR § 745.226 (certification of individuals and firms engaged in lead-based paint activities: target housing and child-occupied facilities), and 40 CFR § 745.227 (work practice standards for conducting lead-based paint activities: target housing and child-occupied facilities) are adopted and incorporated by reference with the terms used and defined except that:
(a) The term "Administrator" as used in the 40 CFR §§ 745.223, 745.225, 745.226 and 745.227 shall mean the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs ("Director");
(b) Lead-based paint activities subject to this section shall not be started prior to receipt of written approval from the Director;
(c) The phrase "EPA" as used in 40 CFR §§ 745.223, 745.225, 745.226 and 745.227 shall mean the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs ("DCRA");
(d) The terms "abatement," "lead-based paint," "lead-based paint activity," "lead-based paint hazard" and "lead contaminated soil" shall have the same meaning as used in D.C. Code § 6-997.1; and
(e) To receive certification as a risk assessor, the following additional requirements shall apply:
(1) The person certified as a risk assessor shall not maintain a financial interest in a lead abatement business entity;
(2) The person certified as a risk assessor shall not certify his or her own residence; and
(3) If performing clearance tests, the person certified as a risk assessor must submit to the Director prior to testing proof of current liability insurance, including professional, environmental and general liability, in an amount sufficient to cover the lead-based paint activity.
806.2 For the convenience of persons subject to the requirements of 806.1, Appendix 8.3 of this Subtitle contains pertinent sections of 40 CFR Part 745, 61 Fed. Reg. 45778 (1996).
806.3 To obtain a lead abatement permit, a business entity or individual shall:
(a) Submit a permit application to the Director at least ten (10) business days prior to commencement of proposed activity;
(b) Submit proof of current liability insurance, including professional, environmental and general liability, in an amount sufficient to cover the lead-based paint activity; and
(c) Certify and describe intended compliance with the requirements for hazardous waste prescribed by Title 20 DCMR Chapters 40-54.
806.4 To obtain certification through reciprocity, an individual shall:
(a) Submit proof of current certification provided by a training program that has been
formally accredited by EPA or by an EPA-approved state program that is at least as stringent as the requirements of this section;
(b) Pass the examination required by the Director;
(c) Meet or exceed any additional requirements set by the Director; and
(d) Pay the reciprocity certification fee.
806.5 To obtain accreditation through reciprocity, a training provider shall:
(a) Submit proof of current accreditation by EPA or by an EPA-approved state program that is at least as stringent as the requirements of this section;
(b) Pass a training course audit administered by the Director; and
(c) Pay the accreditation reciprocity fee.
806.6 The fee schedule shall be as follows:
| Document/Activity | Fee Amount | Initial/Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Business Entity Certification | $300/year | Initial and Renewal |
| Inspector Certification | $300/2 years | Initial and Renewal |
| Risk Assessor Certification | $300/2 years | Initial and Renewal |
| Supervisor Certification | $300/2 years | Initial and Renewal |
| Project Designer Certification | $300/2 years | Initial and Renewal |
| Abatement Worker Certification | $60/2 years | Initial and Renewal |
| Reciprocity Certification | Same as above | Same as above |
| Inspector Course | $1,200/year | Initial Course |
| Accreditation | $400/year | Refresher Course |
| Risk Assessor Course | $800/year | Initial Course |
| Accreditation | $400/year | Refresher Course |
| Supervisor Course | $1,600/year | Initial Course |
| Accreditation | $400/year | Refresher Course |
| Project Designer Course | $400/year | Initial Course |
| Accreditation | $200/year | Refresher Course |
| Abatement Worker Course | $800/year | Initial Course |
| Accreditation | $400/year | Refresher Course |
| Reciprocity Accreditation | Same as above | Same as above |
| Abatement Permit | $40 + 3% of | abatement cost |
| Returned Check | $25 |
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7587 (August 6, 2004).