Laws & Regulations
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EPA’s Lead-based Paint Enforcement Helps Protect Children and Vulnerable Communities
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) New and Existing Chemicals (NEC) Program is exclusively a federal program that provides for review of the risk of chemicals prior to their manufacture and importation to prevent unreasonable risk to human health
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Supporting Documents for Proposed Additions to West Virginia's 2014 Impaired Waters List
Supporting documents for EPA's proposed action to add waters to West Virginia's 2014 Section 303(d) list.
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Final Additions to West Virginia's 2014 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters
EPA's final action adding waters to West Virginia's 2014 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters.
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Is the seller required to remove any lead-based paint that is discovered during an inspection?
Answer: No. Nothing in the rule requires a building owner to remove lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards discovered during an inspection or risk assessment. In addition, the rule does not prevent the two parties from negotiating hazard reduction activities as a contingency of the purchase and sale of the…
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What if I know there is lead-based paint in my home?
Answer: If you know there is lead-based paint in your home, you are required to disclose this information to the buyer or renter along with any other available reports on lead. Question Number: 23002-33219 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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What if I'm renting target housing?
Answer: Property owners who rent out target housing must: Disclose all known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the home and any available reports on lead in the housing; Give renters the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home"; Include certain warning language in the lease…
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As a seller and lessor, what if I'm selling target housing?
Answer: Property owners who sell target housing must: Disclose all known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the housing and any available reports on lead in the housing; Give buyers the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home"; Include certain warning language in the contract as…
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As an agent what are my responsibilities?
Answer Agents must ensure that: Sellers and landlords are made aware of their obligations under this rule; Sellers and landlords disclose the proper information to lessors, buyers, and tenants; Sellers give purchasers the opportunity to conduct an inspection; and Lease and sales contracts contain the appropriate notification and disclosure language…
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Read frequent questions on lead in drinking water
Read frequent questions on lead in drinking water . Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Am I required to give the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" to existing tenants?
Answer: No, but when tenants renew their leases, you must give them the pamphlet and any available reports. In other words, you must give them the same information that you are required to provide new tenants. Question Number: 23002-33215 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to…
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Are mortgage lenders liable under these rules if the seller or lessor fails to disclose?
Answer: Under the disclosure regulation, the rule does not identify mortgage lenders as liable parties. This rule does not affect other state and federal provisions regarding the obligations and responsibilities of lenders. Question Number: 23002-33229 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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As a purchaser, am I required to conduct and finance an inspection?
Answer: No. The EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule simply ensures that you have the opportunity to test for lead before purchase. Question Number: 23002-33223 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How does my firm become Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Certified?
Answer : EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting program applies to all states, tribes and territories where EPA has not specifically provided authorization for that state, tribe or territory to operate the program themselves. Currently, there are 15 states and 1 tribe that are authorized by EPA to operate their own…
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What is the difference between Lead-Based Paint Activities (Abatement) and Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP)?
Answer: Abatement is a specialized activity designed to address lead in the home. RRP activities (including most home contracting work) disturb paint as a consequence of the activity, but they are often undertaken for reasons unrelated to lead issues. View more information about distinctions between the 2 activities . Question…
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How does my firm become Abatement Certified?
Answer: EPA's Abatement program applies to all states, tribes and territories where EPA has not specifically provided authorization for that state, tribe or territory to operate the program themselves. EPA only administers the abatement program in the following states, tribes and territories: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico…
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How can I find the status of my Firm application?
Answer: You will receive an email from lead.paint@epa.gov when your application is approved. The email will include PDF copies of your approval letter and certificate. Renovation firms will also receive a customized logo and guidelines for its use in the approval email. Applications are typically processed in two to three…
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Consent Decree: St. Mary's Cement Inc. (U.S.) and St. Barbara Cement Inc: Civil Action No. 08C50199
This is the consent decree for St. Mary's Cement
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Can everyone at my firm use the same CDX account?
Answer: No. A CDX account can only be registered to one person, and cannot be shared or transferred. Misuse of credentials for a government system is a federal offense. Question Number: 23002-37008 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How do I become accredited as a Training Provider?
Answer: Trainers seeking accreditation in an EPA administered state must submit their applications and fees online through EPA’s CDX system, the EPA’s electronic reporting system: https://cdx.epa.gov . If you have not previously created a CDX account, click “Register with CDX”, accept the terms, choose “LEAD: Lead-Based Paint Program”, and select…
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How do I verify that the fees I am being asked to pay are correct?
Answer: Click the link that applies to your application type: Firm Individual Training Provider If you still have questions, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD . Question Number: 23002-37013 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .