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Let's Make All Kids Lead-Free Kids. Learning disabilities, hearing loss, and violent behavior are some of the effects lead paint can have on young children. If your home was built before 1978, lead paint on your walls, doors, windows and sills may be dangerous. Call 800-424-5323 (LEAD) or click here.
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August 3, 2010 - The American Bird Conservancy, the Association of Avian Veterinarians, and a number of other groups submitted a petition to EPA under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) asking EPA to "prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of lead for shot, bullets, and fishing sinkers." Read more


Massachusetts is now authorized to administer its own RRP program in lieu of EPA's program. Learn more.

Lead-Safe Renovation, Repairs and Painting

Contractors Must Be
Lead-Safe Certified

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-- How to become Lead-Safe Certified

-- Accredited training providers near you

-- Certified firms near you

-- Find out about EPA-recognized test kits

-- Find out if your state is operating the certification program instead of EPA

-- Answers to your questions, submit questions; printer friendly version (PDF) (73 pp, 229K, about PDF)

Compliance for Contractors,
New Rules

July 6, 2010 -- A rule that takes effect today will increase protections against lead-paint poisoning by eliminating the ability of owner-occupants of older housing to "opt-out" of having their contractors follow lead-safe work practices. Read the press release.


Renovation firms and workers have additional time to obtain necessary training and certifications to comply with its new lead rules, EPA announced June 18, 2010. Read the enforcement guidance (PDF) (2 pp, 476K, about PDF and a set of frequent questions (PDF) (3 pp, 31K, about PDF).

Why Do You Need to Be Concerned About Lead?

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.

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