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If a visual assessment reveals problems with paint surfaces, Lead/Subgrantees cannot approve <br />the unit for assistance until the deteriorating paint has been repaired. Lead/Subgrantees may <br />wait until the repairs are completed or work with the household to locate a different (lead -safe) <br />unit. <br />Locating a Certified Lead Professional and Further Training <br />To locate a certified lead professional in your area: <br />✓ Call your state government (health department, lead poison prevention program, or <br />housing authority). <br />✓ Call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323). <br />✓ Go to the US Environmental Protection Agency website at <br />https://www.epa.gov/leadand click on "Find a Lead -Safe Certified Firm." <br />✓ Go to Washington State Department of Commerce Lead -Based Paint Program website at <br />htt www.commerce.wa. ov buildin -infrastructure housin lead -based- aint/lead- <br />based-paint-program-Ibpabatement/ and click on "Find a Certified LBP Firm" under <br />Other Resources. <br />Information on lead -based programs in Washington State can be found at <br />htt www.commerce.wa. ov buildin -infrastructure housin lead -based aint . <br />For more information on the Federal training and certification program for lead professionals, <br />contact the National Lead Information Center (NLIC) at https://www.epa.gov/lead/forms/lead- <br />hotline-national-lead-information-centeror 1-800-424-LEAD to speak with an information <br />specialist. <br />The Lead Safe Housing Rule as well as a HUD training module can be accessed at <br />http://r)or-tal.hud.gov/hudportal/­HUD?src=/program offices health homes enforcement Ishr <br />54 <br />