Laws & Regulations
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Where can I get more information on the Fee Rule for Lead Abatement and Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Programs?
Answer: You can find fee rule information at Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rules. You can also contact the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD . Question Number: 23002-33298 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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When testing a property for the presence of lead prior to beginning a renovation using an EPA-recognized lead test kit, must I test every component affected by the renovation?
Answer: Yes. Because certified renovator training does not cover sampling protocols, certified renovators using EPA-recognized lead test kits or performing paint chip sampling to determine the applicability of the RRP Rule must test each and every component that will be affected in order to determine that the RRP Rule does…
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EPA Approved District of Columbia Source-Specific Requirements
EPA Approved District of Columbia Source-Specific Requirements
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Who is responsible for controlling dust and debris from renovation waste once the waste container or truck used to transport the waste leaves the renovation site?
When a renovation firm transports waste from renovation activities, the firm must contain the waste to prevent release of dust and debris. The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule does not address the responsibilities of other entities. EPA recommends consulting with state and local waste disposal authorities to learn…
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District of Columbia SIP: Maintenance Plan of the District of Columbia portion of the Washington DC-MD-VA Nonattainment Area for the 2008 8-hour Ozone NAAQS
District of Columbia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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Southwest Jefferson County Mining National Priority List (NPL) Superfund Site, Jefferson County, Missouri - Fact Sheet, January 2020
Open House/Public Availability Session Announcement and Site Update; Free Lead Testing for Residential Yards and Private Drinking Water Wells – Big River
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U.S. - Canada Air Quality Agreement Progress Reports
Read reports that document the large reductions in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions that have been achieved from 1996 to 2014, along with the associated reductions in ecosystem acidification and improvement in air quality.
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Southwest Jefferson County Mining National Priority List (NPL) Superfund Site, Jefferson County, Missouri - Fact Sheet, May 2019
Lead Testing and Cleanup Opportunity; Residential Soils and Private Drinking Water Wells; Remedial Actions at the Site
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Madison County Mines National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund Site, Madison County, Missouri - Fact Sheet, June 2019
EPA to Host Public Availability Session
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Why did some of the fees for lead-based paint activities drop significantly while others changed only slightly?
The fees in the rule reflect the cost to the Agency of accreditations and certifications. EPA developed the original fees before it had experience administering a lead-based paint accreditation and certification program. That is no longer the case. EPA used almost a decade of information to develop the revised fees…
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Emission Limits for NOX
EPA Approved District of Columbia Source-Specific Requirements
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District of Columbia SIP: 2011 Base Year Emissions Inventory for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard - Washington DC-MD-VA Nonattainment Area for Nox and VOC Final Rule 1
District of Columbia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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District of Columbia SIP: Ozone Attainment Plan for the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Ozone Nonattainment Area
District of Columbia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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Who would be liable for the fine if a state or local government that was not a certified firm hired a contractor that was not certified?
Answer: The hired firm would be in violation of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule if it was uncertified and performing a covered renovation. Question Number: 23002-24814 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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District of Columbia SIP, Emissions Statements Rule Certification for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS
District of Columbia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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District of Columbia SIP: 2002 Base Year Emissions Inventory for the 1997 Fine Particulate Matter PM2.5 Standard
District of Columbia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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DC SIP, 20 DCMR, Chapter 6, Section 606- Vehicle Inspection: Condemned Vehicles
District of Columbia -EPA Approved Regulations
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District of Columbia SIP: Regional Haze Five-Year Progress Report
District of Columbia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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District of Columbia SIP: 20 DCMR, Chapter 7 - Volatile Organic Compounds-Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations
District of Columbia -EPA Approved Regulations