Laws & Regulations

I have hired a firm to renovate my home, but now I am concerned about whether the firm is a lead-safe certified firm. How can I find out?

Answer: Browse EPA's searchable database to help you locate lead-safe certified firms near you . It is possible that your firm is not yet listed on EPA's website, but is certified. If you do not find your firm on EPA's website, you should call EPA's National Lead Information Center at…

Last published: January 7, 2026

I am planning to renovate my home. How can I find a lead-safe certified firm?

Browse EPA's searchable database to help you locate lead-safe certified firms near you . In addition, you can call EPA's National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) if you have questions. Question Number: 23002-18044 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

Last published: January 7, 2026

Does the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule apply to state and local governments?

Answer: The RRP Rule requires that renovators are trained in the use of lead-safe work practices, that renovators and firms be certified, that providers of renovation training be accredited, and that renovators follow specific work practice standards. Contractors (including renovation, repair and painting workers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC professionals, etc.) working…

Last published: January 7, 2026

EPA-Approved Placer County Air District Regulations in the California SIP

EPA approved and compiled rules and regulations for the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).

My school district will be performing asbestos abatement in a kindergarten classroom that was built before 1978. Do the asbestos abatement workers also need to comply with the RRP Rule?

Answer: Yes, if the asbestos abatement disrupts over six square feet of painted surface per room in an interior, or over 20 square feet of painted surface on an exterior, or involves window replacement or demolition of painted surfaces. If so, the asbestos abatement will need to be performed by…

Last published: January 7, 2026

If there are differences among EPA's, HUD's, and my state's lead-safe work and housing requirements, which ones do I have to comply with?

You must comply with all applicable requirements. The initial 8-hour renovator training course will teach you how to perform lead-safe work practices safely and effectively in compliance with the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Safe Housing Rule. The RRP…

Last published: January 7, 2026

Water Quality Standards Regulations: Arkansas

Water Quality Standards for Arkansas that are EPA-approved or in effect for Clean Water Act purposes.

Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities Rulemakings

The EPA finalized national regulations to provide for the safe disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from coal-fired power plants

Notification: Audit of the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund – Solar for All Program

Small Community Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS)

The page will hold pdf's, meetings, and related content to the Small Community Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS).

Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket

The Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket contains information reported to EPA by federal facilities that manage hazardous waste or from which hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants have been - or may be - released.

Proposed Determination for Pebble Deposit Area

Materials related to the Clean Water Act Section 404(c) Proposed Determination for the Pebble Deposit Area, Alaska

Podcast: The EPA Needs to Determine Whether Seresto Pet Collars Pose an Unreasonable Risk to Pet Health

EPA Requests Nominations for Panel Members and Ad Hoc Reviewers for the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals

EPA Requests Nominations for Ad Hoc Peer Reviewers and Membership Appointment to the SACC

Employment Complaint Resolutions

This page is used to explain the EEO process.

Is there one document available that includes the latest version of the RRP Rule, with all amendments added to their associated locations, in complete form, and not including the preamble?

Answer: Yes. Visit https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-regulations and click on " 40 CFR Part 745 - Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures ". Question Number: 23002-19407 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

Last published: January 7, 2026