N.H. Code Admin. R. He-P 1611.02 – Certification of Lead Educational Programs

(a) Any person or entity offering or providing lead educational programs for individuals to be licensed or certified by the state of New Hampshire as lead clearance testing technicians, lead abatement workers, lead abatement supervisors, lead inspectors, or lead risk assessors shall be certified by the department in accordance with this section.
(b) The department may offer or provide lead educational programs for individuals to be licensed or certified by the state of New Hampshire as lead clearance testing technicians, lead abatement workers, lead abatement supervisors, lead inspectors, or lead risk assessors in accordance with He-P 1611.01(b).
(c) The department shall certify the following programs:
1. (1) Lead clearance testing technician – initial or refresher;
2. (2) Lead abatement worker – initial or refresher;
3. (3) Lead abatement supervisor – initial or refresher;
4. (4) Lead inspector – initial or refresher;
5. (5) Lead risk assessor – initial or refresher; and
6. (6) State of New Hampshire rules course which shall focus on the specific New Hampshire requirements of RSA 130-A and He-P 1600 for those seeking licensure, certification, and reciprocity.
(d) No provider shall be certified to offer a refresher program without being certified to offer an initial program in the same discipline.
(e) Fees shall be as follows:
1. (1) For initial applicants for certification of a lead educational program the application fee shall be $300; and
2. (2) For renewal applicants for certification of a lead educational program the application fee shall be $300.
(f) The fees in (e) above shall not apply to educational programs for certification and licensure offered by the department.
(g) Any added disciplines or revision of course materials beyond those required by He-P 1611.01(d)(8)(b) shall be considered an initial application and follow the fee structure in (1) above.
(h) Any lead educational program whose certificate has expired by more than 30 days shall complete an initial application and follow the fee structure in (1) above.
(i) All fees shall be non-transferable and non-refundable.
(j) The department shall process all applications under this section in accordance with RSA 541-A:29.
(k) Each applicant for certification as a lead educational program provider shall submit the following to the department at least 120 days prior to the anticipated start date of the program:
1. (1) A completed “Request for Training Program Certification” application (February 2025) indicating the program(s) for which certification is being requested certifying the following:
  “I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the New Hampshire Lead Poisoning Prevention Rules (He-P 1600) and the Lead Poisoning Prevention Statute (RSA 130-A). I further certify that all information contained herein, including any supplements attached, is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. The parties agree that this Request for Training Program Certification form may be executed electronically with electronic signatures, and the electronic signatures shall be valid and binding on both parties. Neither party will contest the enforceability of this Request for Training Program Certification form on the basis that it was executed electronically.”;
2. (2) The applicable certification fee(s) pursuant to (e) above, paid by check or money order, in the exact amount made payable to the “Treasurer, State of New Hampshire”; and
3. (3) The following for each program for which the provider is requesting certification:
  1. a. A copy of the course agenda, which includes all content required by He-P 1611.03;
  2. b. A copy of all student manuals, handouts, and instructor curriculum;
  3. c. A list of all audiovisual aids;
  4. d. All other course materials not listed above;
  5. e. For each program manager, principal instructor(s), guest instructor(s), or hands-on skills(s) instructor used by the program:
    1. 1. Photocopies of applicable lead licenses, certificates, or any other documents which have been issued by another state, jurisdiction, Tribal Nation, or the EPA;
    2. 2. Photocopies of official academic transcripts issued by the relevant educational institution;
    3. 3. Résumés, qualifications, or records of work experience that show that the individual meets the requirements of He-P 1611.01(d) and (e); and
    4. 4. A listing of what content areas and or hands-on skills practice that each individual will be involved with;
  6. f. For each program using a qualified, independent translator, a signed statement that they had compared the course to the English language version and found the translation to be accurate;
  7. g. Each independent translator shall submit to the department resume detailing their qualifications, or records of work experience that demonstrate the individual is qualified to provide services as a translator;
  8. h. A description of the hands-on training that shall be provided, including the outline for instruction, the number of students to be accommodated, and the number of instructors;
  9. i. A detailed description of the facilities and equipment available for both lecture and hands-on skills practice and assessment;
  10. j. A copy of the quality control plan as required in He-P 1611.01(d)(8);
  11. k. A description of the format for all course examinations, which shall include:
    1. 1. The proportion of written exam questions devoted to each major course topic; and
    2. 2. A detailed description of the procedures to be used in the evaluation of hands-on skills for all skills required under He-P 1611.04(d);
  12. l. An example of the numbered course completion certificates, as described in He-P 1611.04(e)-(f), to be issued to students who successfully complete the course; and
  13. m. A list of all state and federal agencies that have certified, accredited, or given other forms of approval to the applicant to provide lead training, including the name, address, and telephone number of the person, department, or agency giving such approval, and copies of all such written approvals.
(l) In addition to He-P 1611.02(k) above, a request for certification for a state of New Hampshire rules course program shall include documentation that the educational provider is currently certified or is currently requesting certification for at least one initial lead educational program.
(m) The following conditions shall apply to all certifications issued under this section:
1. (1) The certification(s) shall expire one year from the date of issuance, unless it has been suspended or revoked by the department pursuant to He-P 1606.02;
2. (2) The certified program shall be required to comply with all standards set forth in He-P 1611; and
3. (3) The program manager shall provide any of the above documentation upon request by the department.
(n) In order to renew a program certification, each certificate holder shall submit to the department the following within at least 120 days prior to the expiration date of the current certificate:
1. (1) A completed “Request for Training Program Certification” application (February 2025) indicating the program(s) for which certification is being requested, which has been legibly completed and signed by the applicant;
2. (2) The applicable certification fee(s) pursuant to He-P 1611.02(e) above, paid by check or money order, in the exact amount made payable to the “Treasurer, State of New Hampshire”; and
3. (3) Any new information required by He-P 1611.02 (k)(3) above that has not been submitted to the department in accordance with He-P 1611.01(f).
(o) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a certification issued under this part shall be in accordance with He-P 1606.02.

Source. #5920, eff 1-1-95; amd by #6096, eff 9-22-95; ss by #7181, eff 12-24-99; ss by #7495, eff 5-23-01; ss by #8039, eff 2-13-04; ss by #8932, eff 7-6-07; ss by #9986, eff 9-1-11, EXPIRED: 9-1-19 (from He-P 1611.08) New. #13052, eff 6-11-20; ss by #14230, eff 4-2-25