How much do inspections/abatements cost now? Will this rule increase the cost of existing lead contractor services?
A. The current industry inspection standards are generally the same as prescribed under the new training and certification program. Costs for inspection and risk assessment services, therefore, should not change as a result of this rule. While the cost for abatement activities vary widely in relation to the size of the building and the amount of lead-based paint present, EPA estimates that the average cost of an abatement is $7,300, of which approximately $250 would be attributable to the Federal training and certification program. Q. What will be done to ensure that States and Indian Tribes implement certification programs? A. The Agency has worked closely with the States and Indian Tribes to develop a program that is protective of human health and the environment, especially the health of children, while acknowledging the needs of States and Indian Tribes. The Agency believes that the Federal training and certification rule provides enough flexibility to States and Indian Tribes for
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