Laws & Regulations
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Superfund Waste Management
Learn about Superfund Waste Management, which involves a variety of statutory, policy, administrative, and technical factors that are applicable at contaminated sites.
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What are my responsibilities as a real estate agent?
Answer: Real estate agents must inform sellers and lessors (e.g., property managers, landlords) of their obligations under the Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule. Agents are responsible, along with the seller or lessor, for complying with this rule as outlined unless the seller or lessor fails to disclose to the…
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What type of housing is not affected by the EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule?
Answer: Housing that is not affected by the EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule includes: Zero-bedroom units, such as lofts, efficiencies, dormitories and studios unless any child who is less than six years of age resides or is expected to reside there Leases 100 days or less…
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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 available records and reports on the presence of lead -based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the home or building . For multi-unit buildings this…
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What type of housing is affected by the EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule?
Answer: The EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule applies to all housing defined as "target housing", which includes most private housing, public housing, housing receiving federal assistance, and federally owned housing built before 1978 , except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any zero-bedroom…
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I heard new record keeping requirements took effect in July 2010. What are they and when did my firm have to start complying with them?
Answer: Beginning July 6, 2010, when the final invoice for the renovation is delivered, or within 30 days of the completion of the renovation, whichever is earlier, the renovation firm must provide information demonstrating compliance with the training and work practice requirements of the RRP Rule to the owner of…
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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 to…
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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 learn…
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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 know…
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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 sills…
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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 homes…
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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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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"