Must employees of Federal agencies who conduct lead-based paint activities be certified as individuals? Must their agencies be certified as firms? Must Federal agencies pay certification fees for individuals and firms?
Answer: Yes. TSCA section 408 generally requires Federal agencies and their employees to comply with all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements, both substantive and procedural, respecting leadbased paint, lead-based paint activities, and lead-based paint hazards in the same manner and to the same extent as any non-governmental entity is…