Bill > SB2761

This bill aims to update Mississippi's laws regarding lead-based paint activities to align with federal standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Key changes include adopting EPA definitions for various terms related to lead-based paint, such as "abatement" and "child-occupied facility," ensuring that training programs for individuals involved in lead-based paint work now require a hands-on component and that training certificates are valid for a maximum of three years. The bill also modifies the requirements for obtaining certifications for various roles like risk assessors, project designers, supervisors, renovators, inspectors, dust sampling technicians, and abatement workers, generally by referencing the applicable EPA regulations (specifically 40 CFR § 745) rather than listing specific educational or experience prerequisites. Additionally, it clarifies that firms must be certified by the Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality, and that the commission will determine the specific forms for project notifications and associated fees. Finally, it allows personnel to be certified solely through the commission, removing the option of being certified solely by the EPA.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

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