Laws & Regulations
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West Virginia SIP Ozone Maintenance Plan for the Wheeling WV-OH Area
West Virginia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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West Virginia SIP, Source Specific Requirement Koppers Industries Inc
West Virginia - Source Specific Requirement
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West Virginia SIP, Source Specific Requirement Weirton Steel
West Virginia - Source Specific Requirement
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West Virginia SIP: Attainment Redesignation and Maintenance Plan of WV Portion of the Martinsburg-Hagerstown WV-MD Attainment for the 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter Standard
West Virginia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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West Virginia SIP, Source Specific Requirement Standard Lafarge
West Virginia - Source Specific Requirement
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My firm is doing renovations in a school during summer break, and no children under age six will be present during this period. Do we still have to comply with the pre-renovation education requirements? If so, how should the information be distributed?
My firm is going to perform renovations in a school during the students’ summer break. During the regular school year, the work area would fall under the definition of a child-occupied facility. However, no children under age six will be present during this multiple month break period. Do we still…
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My firm is certified by an authorized state. Does this certification allow my firm to work in EPA-administered jurisdictions?
No. You must apply for and receive EPA certification before offering, performing, or claiming to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule in EPA-administered jurisdictions. Question Number: 23002-19752 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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My firm installs replacement doors. We simply remove the hinge bolts, unscrew and remove the hinges, and install the new door and hinges. We may disturb paint on the hinges and bolts but no other painted surface. Is this work subject to the RRP Rule?
My firm installs replacement doors. We simply remove the hinge bolts, take away the old door, unscrew and remove the hinges, and install the new door and hinges. We may disturb paint on the hinges and bolts but do not otherwise disturb a painted surface. Is this work subject to…
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My firm is replacing windows on a pre-1978 home. The homeowner already scraped and repainted their house but did not follow lead-safe work practices, leaving paint chips scattered throughout the landscaping. How best should I proceed?
A firm working on a property that is already contaminated with paint chips, dust, debris and residue must proceed by containing the work area for the renovation, and complying with all cleaning requirements under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule for that work area. Paint chips, dust, debris…
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Must a certified lead abatement professional also become trained and certified to do renovation or repair work?
Yes. Because some skills are different (such as cleaning verification), RRP training and certification is required even if someone already has abatement certification. Question Number: 23002-19615 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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May renovator training providers provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities?
Yes. However, to pass the course an individual must successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment and receive a passing score on the course test. Question Number: 23002-19568 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Is the fee for firm certification waived for self-employed individuals or landlords?
No. Congress requires EPA to impose a fee on certified contractors that is sufficient to recover the costs of administering and enforcing the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule. All applicants for firm certification must submit the required fee as part of their application. A firm's certification is effective for five…
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Is the certified renovator assigned to a specific project responsible for the work practices of other contractors on the project if the certified renovator is an employee of the general contractor of the project?
All firms performing renovations must ensure that all individuals performing renovation activities on behalf of the firm are either certified renovators or have been trained by a certified renovator. A firm acting as a general contractor may satisfy this requirement by hiring another certified firm that takes responsibility for ensuring…
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Is my EPA renovator certification accepted in all states and tribal areas?
Answer: Not necessarily. Whether to accept certification from another jurisdiction is up to the individual state or tribal area. EPA cannot compel states or tribes to adopt programs identical to the Federal program or to establish reciprocity provisions. However, EPA continues to encourage states and tribes that may be considering…
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Is replacing a pane of glass or fixing a broken window balancer a renovation covered by the RRP Rule?
It depends. Replacing a pane of glass or fixing a broken window balancer can disturb paint. If the job disrupts more than six square feet of painted surface per room, the job is not considered minor repair and maintenance and it is covered by the RRP Rule. When removing a…
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Is interior containment required as well as exterior containment for an exterior window removal?
Yes. If removing windows from the exterior creates dust and debris on the interior as well as the exterior of the building, then the firm must follow the requirements in the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule for both interior and exterior containment. Before beginning the renovation, the firm must…
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Pennsylvania SIP, Source Specific Requirement, Hercules, Inc., West Elizabeth CO-257
Pennsylvania SIP - Source Specific Requirement
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Pennsylvania SIP, Source Specific Requirement, Valspar Corporation, Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania SIP - Source Specific Requirement
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Pennsylvania SIP, Source Specific Requirement, Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. - Bridgeville CO-219
Pennsylvania SIP - Source Specific Requirement
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Pennsylvania SIP, Source Specific Requirement, Pruett Schaffer Chemical Company
Pennsylvania SIP - Source Specific Requirement