§ 130A-453.23. Purpose. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 130A‑453.23.  Purpose.

(a)        This Article isenacted to establish an authorized State program under sections 402 and 406 ofthe Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2682 and 2686, as enacted bySubtitle B of the Residential Lead‑Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of1992, 42 U.S.C. § 4852(d), that will apply in this State in lieu of thecorresponding federal program administered by the United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA). This Article requires that renovations forcompensation in target housing and child‑occupied facilities be performedor directed by certified renovators and certified firms; establishes proceduresand requirements for certification of individuals and firms that performrenovation activities for compensation; and establishes renovation workpractice standards. This Article also requires the accreditation of renovationtraining providers and courses and establishes record‑keepingrequirements.

(b)        Certifiedrenovation firms are required to distribute EPA‑approved pamphlets.  (2009‑488, s. 1.)