Washington § 70A.420.050 - Rules — Report.

The department shall adopt rules to:

(1) Establish procedures and requirements for the accreditation of lead-based paint activities and renovation activities training programs including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Training curriculum;

(b) Training hours;

(c) Hands-on training;

(d) Trainee competency and proficiency;

(e) Training program quality control;

(f) Procedures for the reaccreditation of training programs;

(g) Procedures for the oversight of training programs; and

(h) Procedures for the suspension, revocation, or modification of training program accreditations, or acceptance of training offered by an accredited training provider in another state or Indian tribe authorized by the environmental protection agency;

(2) Establish procedures for the purposes of certification, for the acceptance of training offered by an accredited training provider in a state or Indian tribe authorized by the environmental protection agency;

(3) Certify individuals and firms involved in lead-based paint activities and renovation activities to ensure that certified:

(a) Individuals are trained by an accredited training program and possess appropriate educational or experience qualifications for certification; and

(b) Firms meet the qualification requirements to offer work in the state and have at least one certified individual employed with the firm;

(4) Establish requirements for the administration of third-party certification exams for lead-based paint activities;

(5) Establish procedures for recertification;

(6) Establish work practices required for lead-based paint activities and renovation activities;

(7) Use laboratories accredited under the environmental protection agency's national lead laboratory accreditation program;

(8) Establish procedures for the suspension, revocation, or modification of certifications and accreditations;

(9) Establish an enforcement response policy that shall include:

(a) Warning letters, notices of noncompliance, notices of violation, or the equivalent;

(b) Administrative or civil actions, including penalty authority, including accreditation or certification suspension, revocation, or modification; and

(c) Authority to refer for possible imposition of criminal sanctions or exercise of other criminal or civil authority using existing state laws as applicable;

(10) Prepare and submit a biennial report to the legislature regarding the program's status, its costs, and the number of persons certified by the program;

(11) In accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, carry out the provisions of this chapter and establish an appeals process for violations of this chapter.