Title of Regulation: 18VAC15-30. Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations (amending 18VAC15-30-167, 18VAC15-30-400).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: May 1, 2015.

Agency Contact: Trisha Henshaw, Executive Director, Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8595, FAX (866) 350-5354, or email alhi@dpor.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments (i) allow a licensee or an accredited lead training provider to renew a license or accreditation up to 12 months after the expiration of the license or accreditation without reapplying as a new applicant and (ii) require only one unique number for certificates of completion issued at the conclusion of training programs by accredited lead training providers.

Summary of Public Comments and Agency's Response: No public comments were received by the promulgating agency.

18VAC15-30-167. Late renewal.

A. If the renewal fee is not received by the board within 30 days after the expiration date printed on the license or accredited lead training program approval, a late renewal fee shall be required in addition to the renewal fee.

B. Any licensee or accredited lead training provider who fails to renew his license or accredited lead training program approval within six 12 months after the expiration date on the license or approval shall not be permitted to renew and shall apply as a new applicant.

18VAC15-30-400. Certificates of completion.

Accredited lead training programs shall issue unique course completion certificates to each individual who successfully completes the course requirements. The course completion certificate shall include:

1. A unique certificate number.

2. The name, a unique identification number, and address of the individual.

3. The name of the particular course that the individual completed.

4. Dates of course completion/test passage.

5. Expiration date. Training certificates shall expire three years from the date of course completion. If the accredited lead training program offers a proficiency test, the training certificates shall expire five years from the date of course completion.

6. Name, address, and telephone number of the training provider.

7. Name and signature of the training manager and principal instructor.