Lead Certification and Compliance Assurance Section

The purpose of the Lead Certification and Compliance Assurance Section is to protect public health through lead-based paint training, certification and regulatory compliance while ensuring internal quality standards.

Lead Certification and Compliance Assurance Section units include:

Lead Certification and Enforcement Unit

Michael Lowery, Unit Manager – 517-335-9390

The Lead Certification and Enforcement Unit focuses on:

• Certifying firms and individuals to conduct lead-based paint abatement activities statewide.
• Regulatory oversight for activities outlined in the Lead Abatement Act and Lead Hazard Control Rules.
• Lead abatement professional workforce development initiatives. 
• Internal monitoring and compliance with related radiation safety requirements.
• Providing technical guidance and education to the regulated individuals, public, communities, state/city/county programs, etc. through numerous avenues (email; print; digital; phone; in-person mentoring; etc.).
• Other special project assistance, as necessary.

Quality Assurance Unit

Rajita Dnyate, Unit Manager – 517-335-9390

The Quality Assurance Unit focuses on:

• Reviewing processes and services performed by the Residential Environmental Services Section (RESS) and LCCA.
• Identifying gaps and improvements in policies and procedures for LSS and LCCA.
• Identifying and improving data collection and data integrity for effective reporting.
• Maintain National Lead Information Exchange Forum (NLIEF).
• Monitor Lead Information Registry data activities.
• Determining training opportunities for process improvement.
• Establishing quality audits for effective program implementation.
• Providing quality assurance services throughout EHB.

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