Definitions and Abbreviations for Lead Abatement and Assessment Licensing

PURPOSE: This rule provides definitions and abbreviations to be used in the interpretation and enforcement of 19 CSR 30-70.110 through (1) EPA is the United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Large-scale abatement project is a lead abatement project consisting of ten (10) or more dwellings. (3) Occupation is one of the specific types or categories of lead-bearing substance activities identified in these regulations for which individuals may receive training from accredited training providers. This includes, but not limited to, lead inspector, risk assessor, lead abatement worker, lead abatement supervisor and/or project designer. (4) OLLA is the Missouri Department of Health Office of Lead Licensing and Accreditation. (5) Passing score is a grade of seventy percent (70%) or better on the state examination for a lead occupation license. (6) Reciprocity is an agreement between OLLA and other states who have similar licensing provisions. (7) Refresher course is the course of instruction established by these regulations which must be periodically completed to obtain or maintain an individual’s licensure in a single occupation. (8) Renewal is the reissuance of a lead occupation license. (9) Training course, is the course of instruction established by these regulations to prepare an individual for licensure in a single occupation. (10) Training provider is a person or entity providing training courses for the purpose of state licensure or licensure renewal in the occupations of lead inspector, risk assessor, lead abatement worker, lead abatement supervisor, and/or project designer. AUTHORITY: sections 701.301 and 701.312, RSMo Supp. 1998.* Emergency rule filed Aug. 19, 1999, effective Aug. 30, 1999, expired Feb. 25, 2000. Original rule filed Aug. 19, 1999, effective Feb. 29, 2000. *Original authority: 701.301, RSMo 1998 and 701.312, RSMo 1993, amended 1998.