Laws & Regulations
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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 .
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How do I cancel a payment charged to my credit/debit card?
Answer: To request a refund for application fees, or for any concerns regarding online payments, contact the CDX Help Desk at 1-888-890-1995 or helpdesk@epacdx.net for assistance. Question Number: 23002-37015 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How do I know that my transaction will be secure?
Answer: Online transactions are managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury. For more information regarding the security controls in place to protect your transactions, please visit https://pay.gov/public/home . Question Number: 23002-37016 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Do I need a new CDX account if I am associated with more than one organization?
Answer: No. You can submit on behalf of multiple organizations through the same account by selecting or adding the appropriate organization within the application. You must submit a separate application for each organization. Question Number: 23002-37020 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How do I submit an abatement notification?
Answer: Submit abatement notifications through CDX using the “Abatement Notifications” link on the MyCDX homepage. If you do not have a CDX account with access to this link, contact the CDX Helpdesk at 1-888-890-1995 or helpdesk@epacdx.net for assistance. Question Number: 23002-37021 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions…
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If a certified renovator using an EPA-recognized lead test kit or paint chip sampling determines that the components that will be affected by a renovation are free of lead-based paint, can a firm that does not have RRP certification do the actual renovation work? What record-keeping requirements would apply?
Where a certified renovator performs paint chip sampling or uses an EPA-recognized lead test kit following the lead test kit manufacturer’s instructions, tests each component affected by the renovation, and determines that the components are free of paint or other surface coatings that contain lead at regulated levels, the renovation…
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My firm is not certified and does not employ a certified renovator. If we are asked to perform a renovation in a pre-1978 home, we test for lead using an EPA-recognized lead test kit. Can we perform these lead tests without being a certified renovator?
No. When performing a renovation in a pre-1978 home, a firm is exempted from the requirements of the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule if a determination has been made that the surfaces affected by the renovation are free of paint or other surface coatings that contain lead equal…
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Case Summary: Settlement Approved to Complete Cleanup at Cabot/Koppers Site in Florida
Case summary of the Cabot/Koppers Superfund Site settlement
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2000 CAA Fuels Administrative Settlement
This is the CAA Fuels Administrative Settlement for 2000