Do individuals performing LBP evaluation services for housing authorities and other federally funded housing have to be certified?
New HUD regulations became effective September 15, 2000 requiring that federally funded housing programs conduct evaluations to detect Lead-Based Paint (LBP) or LBP hazards. According to the HUD regulations and Oklahoma State Law, certified LBP professionals (inspectors or risk assessors) are required to perform such evaluations. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been responsible for certifying LBP professionals in Oklahoma since 1996. Because DEQ was among the Midwest’s first state-administered LBP certification programs, we are fortunate to provide Oklahoma with an adequate pool of competent, experienced, well-equipped certified LBP professionals available for hire. As additional inspectors and risk assessors become certified, consult our web page www.deq.state.ok.us/AQDnew/lbp/lbplisting.htm for the latest lists. As you implement HUD’s new LBP regulations, please carefully consider all regulatory requirements and costs. Oklahoma LBP Management Rules (OAC 252
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