Lead licensing in Maine
Maine has its own lead program through the Department of Environmental Protection. By law, lead hazards may only be identified by a lead inspector or risk assessor holding a Maine license, and abatement contractors and their crews need a license or certification from the department. Renovation, repair and painting that disturbs old paint falls under EPA's federal Lead-Safe program instead. The department posts listings of lead professionals and abatement contractors. Check the agencies' sites for current requirements.
Official lookup (opens in a new tab)Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, Lead Program; EPA for RRP (opens in a new tab)
Sources
- Maine DEP: Lead Program (opens in a new tab)
- Maine DEP: Find a Lead Professional (opens in a new tab)
- Maine DEP: Lead Safe Renovation (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Evaluation Program overview (EPA-administered vs. EPA-authorized states) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: RRP Firm Certification (states authorized to run their own RRP program) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Frequent Questions About Applying for Certification or Accreditation (state-authorized RRP and abatement lists) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Safe Certified Firm logo guidelines (example firm certification number NAT-12345-1) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Safe Certified Firm locator (opens in a new tab)