Form EPA Form 8500-25 EPA Form 8500-25 Application and Instructions for Training Providers Appl

United States
Environmental Protection
Agency

Office of Chemical
Safety and Pollution
Prevention

Application and
Instructions for
Training Providers

July 2010
http://www.epa.gov/lead

Applying for Accreditation of LeadBased Paint Activity and
Renovation Training Programs

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ACCREDITATION APPLICATION

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Important: Consult the instructions provided for training programs applying for accreditation to complete this form.
Please type or print response in black or blue ink only.

A. General Information

FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS

Official Use Only

Select one of the following application types:
Accreditation application

For information on EPA and other Lead
Programs, see: http://www.epa.gov/lead.

Re-accreditation application
Adding jurisdiction[s] to accreditation/amending accreditation

Check to be listed on EPA’s web site:

Replacement of a certificate

For Evaluation and Abatement

Indicate the course[s] for which you seek accreditation or re-accreditation. List all EPA-run
jurisdiction[s] in which you intend to conduct lead-based paint activity training. An EPA-run
For Renovation
jurisdiction includes an EPA-run state, a U.S. territory, or all Indian tribal land[s] in any one
I do not want to be listed
EPA Region. Attach additional sheets of paper as necessary. EPA accreditation for
renovator, and/or dust sampling technician training is valid in all EPA-run jurisdictions (i.e., National Accreditation).

The fee you must pay depends on the number of disciplines and/or EPA-run jurisdiction[s] in which you plan to conduct lead-based paint training.
See the fees schedule in the instructions to determine your fee. The total fee listed below should include fees calculated on any additional sheets.
I=Initial
R=Refresher

Inspector
I
R

Supervisor
I
R

Risk
Assessor
I
R

Project
Designer
I
R

Abatement
Worker
I
R

Renovator
I
R

Dust Sampling
Technician
I
R

1st EPA-run jurisdiction
(pay base fee only)

Fee

$

2nd EPA-run jurisdiction

$
$

National Accreditation

Check here if you are listing additional EPA-run jurisdiction[s]. List each additional jurisdiction in the box below as necessary
(N/A to renovators and dust sampling technicians). Each additional jurisdiction is $35 per discipline,
per jurisdiction. See the definition of EPA-run jurisdiction[s] and the fee examples in the instructions.
For current listing of EPA-run jurisdictions, see www.epa.gov/lead, or call 1-800-424-LEAD.
Courses in an electronic learning format, or a language other than English (list each separately):
($

for initial course, $

for refresher course, and $

Total Fee: $

for each additional EPA-run jurisdiction per language)

Do you request a
fee waiver as a:

Local Government

State Government

Federally Recognized Indian Tribe

Nonprofit

(Nonprofit means an entity that has demonstrated to any branch of the Federal Government, or to a state, municipal, tribal, or territorial government,
that no part of its net earnings inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.)

If your training program designation is nonprofit, specify the IRS-issued number below and submit a copy of an official
IRS letter confirming such designation. If another agency/state has designated your nonprofit status, indicate the
agency/state and corresponding identification number and attach appropriate documentation.
501(c)(3)

501(c)(5)
IRS-issued #

501(c)(9)
IRS-issued #

Other
IRS-issued #

B. Applicant Information
Name of Training Program & Street Address:

Business, State, Agency, etc.

Street Address, Suite Number (Please no P.O. Box)

Mailing Address:

Address

Applicant’s Phone #:
Applicant’s E-mail Address:

ext.

City

State

Zip Code

City

State

Zip Code

Fax #:

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Please list all types of facilities and locations at which training will take place and indicate if you plan to train at
nonpermanent facilities. Attach additional sheets of paper, as necessary.
Type of Facility

Street Address, Suite Number (Please no P.O. Box)

City

State

Zip Code

Type of Facility

Street Address, Suite Number (Please no P.O. Box)

City

State

Zip Code

Do you plan to provide training at non-permanent facilities

Yes

No

Note: A non-permanent facility is accessed by the training provider (typically through a rental or short-term lease agreement) on a one-time or
occasional basis. This would include motel facilities and other locations that serve as a temporary training location.

C. Qualifications of Training Program Manager
Name of Training Program Manager:

Last

First

Middle

Training Program Manager’s Title:
Previous and/or Maiden Name(s), if applicable:
Teaching Workers or Adults Requirement of §745.225(c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii):
Check one of the following:
Experience

or

Education

or

Training

or

Bachelors

or graduate degree in
any field

or

Experience managing
a training program specializing in
environmental hazards

Check the supporting documentation attached for the box checked above:
Training
Bachelors
Experience
Education
Resume

Diploma

Letter of Reference

Transcript

Certificate

Management
Experience

Diploma

Resume

Transcript

Letter of Reference

Documentation of
Work Experience

Documentation of
Work Experience

Construction Industry Requirement of §745.225(c)(1)(iv):
Check one of the following:
or

Training

Check the supporting documentation attached for the box checked above:
Experience
Education

Training

Experience

or

Education

Resume

Diploma

Certificate

Letter of Reference

Transcript

Documentation of Work Experience
D. Qualifications of Principal Course Instructor (Attach a separate sheet for each individual.)
Name of Principal Course Instructor for each course:
(If more than one, attach additional sheets.)

Last

First

Middle

Previous and/or Maiden Name(s), if applicable:
Teaching Workers or Adults Requirement of §745.225(c)(2)(i):
Check one of the following:
or

Training

Check the supporting documentation attached for the box checked above:
Experience
Education

Training

Experience

or

Education

Resume

Diploma

Letter of Reference

Transcript

Documentation of Work Experience

Certificate

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Completion of Accredited Lead-specific Training Requirement of §745.225(c)(2)(ii):
Check as many that apply and complete information for each. Attach additional sheets of paper, as necessary.
(Note: 16 hours of training are required for instructors of lead-based paint activities courses and 8 hours for renovator or dust sampling courses)

Discipline:

Inspector

Supervisor

Renovator (8hrs)

Risk Assessor

Project Designer

Abatement Worker

Dust Sampling Technician (8hrs)

Name of Trainer:

Name of Training Program:

Training Program Address:

Street Address, Suite Number

Training Program Phone #:

City

ext.

State

Date Training Completed:

Zip Code

Month/Day/Year

Training Certificate Identification Number:
Construction Industry Requirement of §745.225(c)(2)(iii):
Check one of the following:
or

Training

Check the supporting documentation attached for the box checked above:
Experience
Education

Training

Experience

or

Education

Resume

Diploma

Letter of Reference

Transcript

Certificate

Documentation of Work
Experience
E. Lead-Based Paint Activity or Renovation Violations
Does training Program have any past, present, or pending lead based paint activity, or renovation
violations of EPA, state, U.S. territory, or Indian tribal land(s) regulations? If yes, please attach a
written explanation.

Yes

No

F. Certification of Course Training Material
I certify that I am using the course training materials as marked in the boxes below for each of the courses that I am
seeking accreditation as required by §745.225(b)(1)(iii). My signature in Section I applies to this Section F.
Risk
Inspector Supervisor Assessor

Project Abatement
Dust
Worker Renovator Sampling
Designer

EPA Recommended Training Materials
Authorized State course/program
Other LBP Training
G. Re-accreditation Applicants Only
Use the following space to describe any changes to the training facility equipment or course materials since the
training program’s last application was approved. Attach additional sheets of paper as necessary.

H. Additional Information
Use the following space for any additional information or comments that you feel are relevant and want EPA to
consider with your application. Attach additional sheets of paper as necessary.

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I. Certification Statement

Privacy Act Statement: This statement is provided pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. §552a. The authority for collecting this
information is 40 C.F.R. Part 745, and 15 U.S.C. §§2682 and 2684. The information collected on this form will be used to establish the
applicant’s eligibility to receive accreditation to conduct training in the field of lead-based paint activities in target housing and child-occupied
facilities. Disclosure of this information is voluntary; however, the failure to provide this information may delay or prevent an applicant’s
accreditation. This information may be disclosed in appropriate and limited circumstances to: EPA employees, contractors, grantees or others
when performing duties that are compatible with the purpose for which this information is collected and when this information is necessary to
complete the task; a member of Congress in response to a request made with your consent and on your behalf; to appropriate law enforcement
agencies responsible for investigating, enforcing, prosecuting or implementing specific statutes, codes or regulations and this information is
relevant to that responsibility; an appropriate adjudicative body when such disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which this information is
collected and the EPA or the United States has an interest in the proceeding; and the Department of the Treasury, the General Services
Administration, the General Accounting Office and other Federal, State, and Local Agencies for authorized activities related to this information.

I certify that the training program described in Parts A through H of this application, including any attachments, meets the
requirements established in paragraph (c) of 40 CFR § 745.225. I hereby attest and affirm that the information included on this
application, including any attachments, is true and accurate to the best of my belief and knowledge. I acknowledge that any
accreditation issued pursuant to this application, including any attachments, will be subject to revocation if issuance was based on
incorrect or inadequate information that materially affected the decision to issue the accreditation. I also attest and affirm that I will
maintain my accreditation(s) according to 40 CFR § 745.225 and conduct lead-based paint training only in those disciplines and
geographical areas in which I have received accreditation.
A false statement on this form may lead to prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 or to imposition of applicable criminal and civil
penalties and/or administrative remedies.

Training Program Manager’s Signature

(Please print this form then sign legibly within the boundaries of the box above.)

Date Signed

Before you mail your application and accreditation fee, make sure that you have:
Filled out all applicable sections of the application
Signed and dated the application
Made a copy of your application for your files
Enclosed education, experience, and other documentation for the
Training Program Manager and Principal Course Instructor
Enclosed a description of facilities and equipment
Enclosed the course test blueprint
Enclosed a description of activities and procedures for hands-on skills
assessment
Enclosed quality control plan(s)
Enclosed course manual(s) and course agenda(s)
Enclosed the appropriate accreditation fee(s) (check or money order)
Printed “Lead Program User Fees” on the check or money order
For more information, review the attached application instructions.

Please print out this form, sign it above, then mail original completed application,
supporting materials, and the certification to:
U.S. EPA
Lead User Fees
P.O. Box 979072
St. Louis, MO 63197-9000

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS APPLYING FOR ACCREDITATION OF LEADBASED PAINT ACTIVITIES COURSES
You may apply to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for accreditation or reaccreditation of a lead-based paint initial course(s) and/or refresher course(s) in either Lead
Abatement or Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP).
Under lead abatement, EPA offers accreditation for training providers in the following
disciplines: Inspector, Supervisor, Risk Assessor, Project Designer, or Abatement Worker.
Under lead RRP, EPA offers national accreditation to training providers in the following two
disciplines: Renovator and Dust Sampling Technician.
EPA offers accreditation in states, U.S. territories, and all Indian tribal land(s) where EPA
directly implements the lead-based paint accreditation program. If EPA does not administer the
accreditation program in an area you wish to conduct training, you must apply directly to that
state, territory, or Indian tribe for accreditation.
These instructions supplement OMB approved form No. 2070-0155, Accreditation Application
for Training Providers.
Please note that you must use a separate application form for each application type (i.e., initial
accreditation, re-accreditation, amending accreditation, or replacement of a certificate).
For example, if you are applying for initial accreditation for lead RRP as a renovator and dust
sampling technician, and re-accreditation in two lead abatement disciplines you must submit two
separate application forms for the initial accreditation and re-accreditation requests.
How to Apply for Initial Accreditation
To apply for accreditation of a training program[s], please provide the following:
1) Complete, sign and date the Accreditation Application for Training Providers (OMB form
No. 2070-0155).
2) Calculate the appropriate fee using the fees schedule provided with these instructions.
3) Provide education, experience, and other documents for the Training Program Manager
and Principal Course Instructor.
4) Enclose the following materials with your application for each course for which you apply
(see detailed discussion of each item later in this document):
a. Description of training facilities and hands-on training equipment;
b. Course test blueprint;
c. Description of activities and procedures for conducting the hands-on skills
assessment; and
d. Quality control plan(s), described in 40 CFR § 745.225(c)(9).
5) Indicate whose course materials you will use:
a. EPA model training materials. Enclose a copy of the first five pages of the
instructor and student manuals that are being used for each course for which
you’ve applied.
b. EPA-authorized state or Indian tribe approved. Enclose a copy of the agenda
and first five pages of the student and instructor manuals for each course for
which you’ve applied.
c. Your own. For all course materials that are not EPA model training or training
approved by an EPA-authorized state or Indian tribe, enclose a complete copy of

the student and instructor manuals, or other materials to be used, for each
course for which you’ve applied. Additionally, provide a copy of the agenda for
each course.
Note: When applying for accreditation of a course in a language other than English,
include a signed statement from a qualified, independent translator that the course
was compared to the English language version and found to be accurate.
6) Print “Lead Program Users Fees” on the check or money order for the fee[s] and mail it
with your application to the following address:
U.S. EPA
Lead User Fees
P.O. Box 979072
St. Louis, MO 63197-9000
Training Facilities and Hands-on Training Equipment
Provide an inventory of all training materials that will be used to conduct hands-on activities for
each course for which you are applying, or a note indicating that the materials will be used for
more than one course.
Provide a detailed description of each facility to be used for the lecture, course
test, hands-on training, and assessment activities including a floor diagram and room
dimensions.
Class size should be limited to 25, with a maximum of one instructor for every 6 students during
the hands-on exercises. Should you plan on class sizes exceeding 25, or higher
student/instructor ratio, then provide an explanation as to how you plan to adequately observe
and direct hands-on activities.
If you plan to provide training at non-permanent facilities (like a hotel, or any facility that you do
not own or maintain) then, in addition to the above, submit a description of the criteria you will
use when selecting a training site.
Course Test and Course Test Blueprint
Course completion exams developed by EPA are available for the 4-hour and 8-hour renovator
courses. The exams were developed and statistically validated to ensure their fairness and
accuracy. You have the option to either use the exam developed by EPA, or one that you
develop. If you decide to use the EPA exam, you don't need to submit a course test blueprint,
just make note that you plan to use the EPA exam in your application materials. Once your
accreditation is complete, the training manager must contact the National Lead Information
Center at 1-800-424-LEAD to get a copy. There are multiple versions of each exam, once
you've signed up to use the EPA exam a new exam will be sent to you about every three months.
If you wish to use your own course complete exam, simply provide a copy of the course test
blueprint for each course for which you are applying. The course test blueprint is a written
document identifying the proportion of course test questions devoted to each major topic in the
course curriculum. You should not submit a copy of the course test. For an initial course, the
course test blueprint should use the course topics established in 745.225(d) to identify the
proportion of course test questions which should be devoted to each topic. For a refresher
course, the course test blueprint should use the course topics established in 745.225(e)(1) to
identify the proportion of course test questions which should be devoted to each topic.

Description of Activities and Procedures for Conducting the Hands-on Skills Assessment
Include a description of the activities and procedures that will be used for conducting the
assessment of hands-on skills for each course for which you are applying. This should include:
1) the list of hands-on topics covered in the course, 2) the activities performed for each handson topic, and 3) the method to determine the trainee’s ability to perform each of the hands-on
activities.
Quality Control Plan
Include a copy of the quality control plan. The plan should contain at least the following
elements:
1. Procedures for periodic revision of training materials and the course test to reflect
innovations in the field.
2. Procedures for the training manager's annual review of principal instructor competency.
In situations where the training manager and principal instructor are the same person an
objective review of the principle instructor’s performance is not possible. In such a case,
alternative evaluation methods should be discussed (i.e., student evaluations &
feedback, peer review, etc.).
3. For Renovator and Dust Sampling Technician disciplines, an acknowledgement that the
trainer understands and will comply with the following items (these items are described
in detail at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/trainerinstructions.htm):

•

Notification requirements and digital photograph submission instructions

•

Recordkeeping requirements

•

Course completion certificate requirements and unique identification number protocol

Training Using Video Conference and/or Video Recording
If you plan to deliver training using a video conference and/or video recording of lecture
materials, you should include information on how you plan to conduct the training in the Quality
Control Plan. The Quality Control Plan should explain how the course will be delivered, and
how the video conference technology and/or video recordings will be used in the delivery.
The list below contains examples of the information to be included in the Quality Control Plan:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Identify the course(s) that will use video conferencing or video recording
Description of how the instructors and students will interact during the lecture portion of
the training
The location and role of the principle instructor and guest instructors during the training
The number of students expected at each site
Materials that will be distributed
Description of how the course test and hands-on skills assessment will be conducted
A copy of any video recordings being used for the training delivery must be provided
with the application
Any other pertinent information

Please note that the hands-on portion of the training must be done using the proper equipment
for each skill set, and that the hands-on portion and the course test must be given with a
principle or quest instructor physically present. Also, the principle instructor must conduct a
portion of the course (lecture, hands-on, or both) which must include interaction with students.
Therefore, the principle instructors only involvement in the course can't be a video recording.
If you have already received accreditation to perform classroom training and want to conduct
training by video conference and/or video recording, you should submit an amended training
provider application to EPA indicating such and include an updated quality control plan. You
should complete sections A (General Information), B (Applicant Information), H (Additional
Information) and I (Certification Statement) of the training provider application. Indicate in
section H that you are amending your accreditation to include delivery by video conferencing
and/or video recording. You do not need to submit a fee with your amendment.
Training Via Electronic-Learning Format
If you plan to offer training in an electronic-learning (E-learning) format, select “Accreditation
application” in section “A”. Write “E-learning” in the text field labeled “Courses in electroniclearning format, or a language other than English” and select the appropriate course(s) in the
boxes provided. You may also apply to offer E-learning courses in a language other than
English by entering this information in the same test box (e.g. E-learning in Spanish).
To offer E-learning you must read the implementation guidelines document entitled “Model
Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule E-learning Course Component Implementation
Requirements.” These guidelines are available at
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/toolkits.htm#trainer and describe the implementation and
Learning Management System requirements for providing the E-learning component content.
In your Quality Control Plan, you must describe how you will meet each requirement set forth in
this document. If you do not fully address all the requirements your application will be
considered incomplete and you will be required to provide additional information potentially
delaying the approval process. You must include a copy of the E-learning training course you
will be offering in the form of a CD or by including a link to a webpage and user ID and
password for EPA access in the Quality Control Plan. This applies whether you are using
the model E-learning course or an alternative.
If you are applying to offer only E-learning modules with no in-class presentation of the lecture
material, you must indicate whether you will use permanent or non-permanent training facilities
for the required hands-on training activities, the in-person hands-on skills assessment and the
in-person final exam.
How to Apply for Re-accreditation
All training course accreditations expire every (4) years. To ensure that your training program
will be re-accredited before your current accreditation expires, you must submit your reaccreditation application no later than 180 days before the expiration date.
For re-accreditation complete only sections A (General Information), B (Applicant Information),
and I (Certification Statement) of the application and follow the mailing instructions described in
the “initial accreditation” section of these instructions.

Amended Application
The training program must notify EPA in writing within 30 days of changing the address
specified on its training program accreditation application or when transferring the records from
that address, adding a permanent training location (a location where training is routinely
provided, and that is controlled and maintained by the trainer), employment of a new training
manager or principal instructor, or adding an additional jurisdiction. Such notification is
accomplished by submitting an amended application.
Amended applications must be sent to the following address:
U.S. EPA
P.O. Box 14417
Washington DC 20044-4417
Replacement of a Certificate
To replace a certificate, complete only sections A (General Information), B (Applicant
Information), and I (Certification Statement) of the application and follow the mailing instructions
described in the “initial accreditation” section of these instructions.
Incomplete Application
If any components of your application are missing, your application will become inactive for a
period not to exceed 30 days until the application is made complete. If you do not complete your
application, EPA will return the application package. You may apply again with a complete
package. Please call 1-800-424-LEAD to see if your application is complete.
Fees
The fee[s] for applying for accreditation, re-accreditation, and other requests are listed in the
following schedule. It is important that you:
1) Calculate the fee based on the number of discipline[s] and EPA-run jurisdiction[s] in
which you plan to operate.
a. If applying for lead abatement discipline accreditation, submit a $35 dollar fee
for Indian tribal land[s] located in each EPA Region, (e.g., if applying for
accreditation in multiple Indian Tribal lands located in Region 5 and Region 7 you
must pay a $35 fee per Region, or a total of $70).
b. If applying for lead RRP discipline accreditation, there is NO jurisdictional fee –
the accreditation or re-accreditation fee is a National Accreditation for all
jurisdictions where EPA administers the program.
2) Write your total fee amount in Section A of the application, even if you attach additional
sheets of paper listing additional EPA-run jurisdictions for lead abatement disciplines.
3) Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Other methods of payment include wire transfer, electronic funds transfer, and, for
government payers, online payment agency collection (OPAC).

Fee Schedule
Course
Lead Abatement Initial Course
Inspector
Supervisor
Risk Assessor
Project Designer
Abatement Worker (English)
Abatement Worker (non-English)
Lead Abatement Refresher Course
Inspector
Supervisor
Risk Assessor
Project Designer
Abatement Worker (English)
Abatement Worker (non-English)
Lead RRP Initial Course
Renovator
Renovator Course in a language other
than English
Renovator Course in an Electronic
Format
Dust Sampling Technician
Dust Sampling Technician Course in a
language other than English
Dust Sampling Technician Course in an
Electronic Format
Lead RRP Refresher Course
Renovator
Renovator Course in a language other
than English
Renovator Course in an Electronic
Format
Dust Sampling Technician
Dust Sampling Technician Course in a
language other than English
Dust Sampling Technician Course in an
Electronic Format
Multi-Jurisdictional Lead Abatement
Accreditation Fee*
Replacement Certificate

Accreditation Fee

Re-accreditation Fee

$870
$870
$870
$870
$870
$870

$620
$620
$620
$620
$620
$620

$690
$690
$690
$690
$690
$690

$580
$580
$580
$580
$580
$580

$560
$560

$340
$340

$560

$340

$560
$560

$340
$340

$560

$340

$400
$400

$310
$310

$400

$310

$400
$400

$310
$310

$400

$310

$35 per discipline for each additional EPArun jurisdiction**
$15

* Multi-jurisdictional accreditation applies only to an applicant applying in more than one EPA-run jurisdiction.
** An EPA-run jurisdiction includes an EPA-run state, a U.S. territory, or all Indian tribal land(s) in any one EPA Region
(For current list of EPA-run jurisdictions, see www.epa.gov/lead or call 1800-424-LEAD.)

Fee Examples
1)

If training program is applying for refresher Worker course accreditation in two states:
Refresher Worker accreditation fee
One additional state fee*

2)

Total Amount Due:

If training program is applying for national accreditation (RRP) for both Renovator and Dust
Sampling Technician
Renovator initial accreditation fee
Dust Sampling Technician initial accreditation fee
Total Amount Due:

3)

$ 560
$ 560
$1120

If training provider is applying for re-accreditation for Abatement Inspector, Worker, and Project
Designer refresher courses:
Refresher Inspector re-accreditation fee
Refresher Worker re-accreditation fee
Refresher Project Designer re-accreditation fee
Total Amount Due:

4)

$690
$ 35
$725

$ 580
$ 580
$ 580
$1740

If training program is applying for accreditation to offer the Initial Renovator course in multiple
formats
Initial Renovator in-class presentation
Initial Renovator in-class presentation in Spanish
Initial Renovator course offered with E-learning presentation of
lecture materials
Total Amount Due:

$ 560
$ 560
$ 560
$1680

EPA’s Accreditation Fees Refund Policy
Training programs having submitted an application and associated fees for accreditation or reaccreditation who wish to withdraw their application prior to Agency approval will receive a fee
refund based upon the schedule below. Training programs who request a refund more than
10 days after the Agency receives the application will not receive a 100% refund.
Number of Days Following Receipt of
Percent Reimbursed
Application
Up to 10 days
100%
11 to 60 days
75%
61 to 120 days
50%
121 or more days
25%
Note: Refunds will only be made after EPA verifies fee receipt and deposit by the U.S.
Treasury.
Training programs must notify the Agency in writing in order to qualify for a refund. The date
your application is withdrawn is the date the Agency receives the withdraw notification.
EPA will not refund fees after granting a training program accreditation or re-accreditation.
Refunds are granted only on a per discipline basis. Therefore training programs must withdraw
their applications for a particular discipline in all EPA-run jurisdiction[s] included on the
application. If your application is disapproved, EPA will not refund fees.
Refunds are not available for replacing a certificate.

Application Process for Training Program Accreditation
EPA processes applications on a first-come first-served basis. The flowchart below depicts the
application process for training program accreditation. EPA has up to 180 days after receiving a
complete request for accreditation to approve or disapprove the application.

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: The annual public burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 27.6
hours per accreditation response, and 4.8 hours per re-accreditation response, including the time needed for reading
the instructions and completing the necessary information contained in this form. Send comments regarding the
burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to:
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