Laws & Regulations
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If a renovation is to be performed on a common area in a pre-1978 building that contains a mix of studio apartments (zero-bedroom dwellings) and apartments with one or more bedrooms, what pre-renovation education requirements would apply?
With respect to apartments with 1 or more bedrooms, the renovator must provide written notification to an adult occupant of each dwelling no more than 60 days before any renovation activity commences. See 40 CFR 745.84(b)(2 ). As a reminder, notice of renovation activities in common areas may be provided…
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Will a renovator working for a firm that has submitted a certification application to EPA but has not received its certification be allowed to work on pre-1978 properties assuming compliance with all other requirement of the RRP Rule?
No firm may perform, offer or claim to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule without certification from EPA. Question Number: 23002-25193 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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What are some of the health effects of lead in children?
Answer : Lead is especially dangerous to children under six years of age. Even low levels of lead in the blood have been shown to reduce children’s IQ, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement and children who appear healthy can have dangerous levels of lead in their bodies. To…
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What information can I get about lead-based paint in a home before I buy or rent it?
Answer : Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have some lead-based paint. Lead from paint chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Homebuyers and renters of most pre-1978 private, public, federally owned housing, and housing receiving federal assistance have the right to…
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What should I do if I am concerned about my family's exposure to lead?
Answer : A blood lead test is the best way to find out whether you or a family member has been exposed to lead. Call your doctor or local health department to arrange for a blood lead test. You can protect your family every day by: Regularly cleaning floors, window…
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I thought lead-based paint had been phased out. How many homes still contain lead-based paint?
Answer : The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) American Healthy Homes Survey II estimated that 34.6 million homes (29.4% of all housing units) in the United States contain lead-based paint that was applied before the residential use of lead-based paint was banned in 1978. "Housing units" include single-family…
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Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Evaluation Program: Individual Certification
This page describes EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule requirements for contractors.
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EPA/HUD Model Refresher Lead Dust Sampling Technician Training Course
lead dust sampling technician model refresher training course
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Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP)
Indian General Assistance Program, GAP funding, Tribal Capacity, GAP Performance Measures, Tribal Environmental Programs, Tribal Capacity Development.
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Off-Site Rule
The Off-Site Rule requires that CERCLA wastes may only be placed in a facility operating in compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or other applicable Federal or State requirements. Learn more here.
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Construction Sector Information
Learn about environmental resources for the construction sector.
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Environmental Impact Statement Filing Guidance
Describes how to submit an environmental impact statement through the e-NEPA electronic submission system. Describes how EPA submits a notice of availability in to the Federal Register and how the comment time period if set forth.
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Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) for the Upstream (Oil Exploration and Production) Sector
The SPCC rule requires facilities to develop, maintain, and implement an oil spill prevention plan, called an SPCC Plan. These plans help facilities prevent oil spill, as well as control a spill should one occur.
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Albuquerque SIP: Part 4. General Conformity: SIP effective 2005-02-28 (NMd14) to 2014-04-20
Albuquerque SIP: Part 4. General Conformity: SIP effective 2005-02-28 (NMd14) to 2014-04-20
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Title V Operating Permit Public Petition Deadlines in Region 8
The report linked below lists Proposed Title V Operating Permits submitted to Region 8 and undergoing EPA's 45-day Review, including the start and end dates for EPA's 45-day review period and the start and end dates for the public's 60-day petition period.
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Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Reporting Air Releases of Hazardous Substances from Animal Waste at Farms under EPCRA
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit comment and information on reinstating the reporting requirements for animal waste air emissions at farms under EPCRA.
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State Emergency Response Commissions
The Governor of each state has designated a State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) that is responsible for implementing the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) provisions within its state.
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Updated Definition of Waters of the United States
Webpage with information on the proposed rule Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"
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Public Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement Activities
Information about the scheduled outreach activities regarding EPA and Army's review of the NWPR and intention to replace the definition of "waters of the United States"
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Waters of the United States
Information regarding the revised definition of Waters of the United States