OH HB388

Authorizes the Ohio Director of Health to enter into agreements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for administration and enforcement of the federal Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1978

Allows the Director of Health to adopt rules governing certification, training, and procedures for renovation, repair, and painting projects, including requirements to prevent lead hazard exposure and protect workers

Establishes certification fees that cannot exceed federal program fees over any ten-year period and permits civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, with provisions for warnings and education before penalty imposition

Requires rules to specify training and certification requirements, record-keeping and reporting obligations, approval procedures for training providers, and educational outreach to support the program

Exempts regulatory restrictions in rules adopted under this section from Ohio's regulatory restriction review process under sections 121.95 to 121.953 of the Revised Code