2015 Year in Review - Lee Wasserman

What emerging trends will drive investment and development in 2016? I cannot change the past, but I can assist you with managing the future! New York State has officially done it, as of January 1, 2016, New York States MOLD regulation will go into effect and become enforceable.  All individuals and entities who are holding themselves out as being in the business of Mold Assessment or Remediation, with a few exceptions, MUST be trained, pass the course and become certified! The Environmental Protection Agencies, (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule goes LIVE in 2016 in some form or another! In 2010 EPA mandated that all entities and Supervisors who disturb painted surfaces of pre-1978 residential property & child occupied facilities, that are not certified, lead-based, paint free, must use a EPA certified RRP Supervisor, employed by an EPA RRP certified firm. The initial certification was five (5) years and its initial renewal was supposed to begin April 23, 2015.  In February 2015 EPA provided a one (1) year extension for the Certified RRP Supervisors to obtain their mandatory refresher.  However, all firm certifications were obligated to renew on their original five (5) year anniversary.  NOW, almost January 1, 2016 and EPA has still not announced how the mandatory refresher training will be required in 2016.  We believe a dual program is most likely, live instruction or on-line instruction, with potentially more regulatory value being offered for taking a live class.  Make sure you don’t let your firm or Supervisors Certifications lapse!