Laws & Regulations
-
2017 Title V Operating Permits Database
This page contains the 2017 Title V Operating Permits.
-
Texas SIP: 30 TAC 117.301-117.321: Adipic Acid Manufacturing, SIP effective October 6, 2006 (TXd80)
Texas SIP: 30 TAC 117.301-117.321: Adipic Acid Manufacturing, SIP effective 2006-10-06
-
Texas SIP: 30 TAC 115.531-115.539: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities; SIP effective 1999.03.29 TXc105 to 2008.03.27
Texas SIP: 30 TAC 115.531-115.539: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities; SIP effective 1999.03.29 TXc105 to 2008.03.27
-
Texas SIP: 30 TAC Chapter 118: Control Of Air Pollution Episodes, SIP effective September 25, 2000 (TXd009)
Texas SIP: 30 TAC 118.1-118.6
-
How will EPA interpret the term “minor repair and maintenance activities”?
Question: How will EPA interpret the term “minor repair and maintenance activities”? Is the replacement of a window measuring less than six square feet considered minor repair and maintenance? If I use a torch to burn off less than 20 square feet of paint on exterior fixtures, is that considered…
-
UIC Permit: PAS2D701BALL
Penneco underground injection control permit
-
Does the minor maintenance exception mean that if I drill one-inch holes in a painted surface to blow insulation into an enclosed wall cavity, I could drill 864 holes in the interior or 2,880 holes on the exterior before I had to comply with the RRP Rule? Or does it mean that the work is covered by the RRP Rule once I insulate more than six square feet of interior wall area (basically one hole) or more than 20 square feet of exterior wall area?
The exception is based on the area of paint disrupted, which in this example is based on the combined areas of the holes drilled in the wall. Question Number: 23002-15677 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
-
If a renovator removes less than six square feet of crown molding, is that considered demolition? Does it matter whether the molding will be discarded, replaced with new molding, or reinstalled?
Answer: It depends on how the molding is removed. If a renovation activity removes or otherwise disrupts a painted component in a way that destroys or ruins the component, the activity is a demolition. Question Number: 23002-18383 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
-
I took a lead-based paint activities course accredited by an authorized state, but I’m seeking certification from EPA. What must I submit?
Individuals seeking EPA certification under the provisions of 745.226(a)(1)(ii) may take courses accredited by authorized states or Tribes. However, they must also complete their certification in the authorized state or Tribe and submit a valid lead-based paint activities certification from the authorized state or Tribe when applying for EPA certification…
-
My firm has been hired to replace windows in a home built before 1978. The existing windows are mil-finish aluminum. Because we will not disturb a painted surface, is this activity subject to the RRP Rule?
No. The activity described above does not disturb a painted surface. Therefore, the requirements of the RRP Rule do not apply. Question Number: 23002-31781 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
-
Can you list specific activities deemed a disturbance of painted surfaces?
Answer: As a general matter, EPA believes that activities that create dust or paint chips are activities that disturb paint. There is no definitive list of activities that disturb painted surfaces. Some examples of activities that can disturb painted surfaces include, but are not limited to: - Making cut-outs in…
-
When a home or an apartment unit is repainted in preparation for a new tenant, is the painting activity always considered a “renovation” for purposes of the pre-renovation education requirements even if no surface preparation activity is performed prior to painting?
Answer: No. The primary determinant of whether a given activity constitutes a “renovation” under the RRP Rule is whether that activity disturbs a painted surface. The practice of recoating painted surfaces in preparation for new tenants would not constitute “renovation” unless accompanied by activities that disturb the painted surface and…
-
Immediately following the completion of renovation activities, a company conducts an examination which reveals dust levels above the action level. Is removal of dust to address the failure of this examination considered abatement?
No. The removal of dust to address the failure of the examination would be considered part of cleanup from the renovation. Routine cleanup of renovation-related dust is not abatement, even if the dust is known to be above the dust lead reportable level. For more information on lead-safe work practices…
-
Must all persons present on an abatement job site be certified?
No. The regulations at 745.220(b) require that persons engaged in lead-based paint activities defined in 745.223 must be certified. The work practice standards at 745.227 are specific as to which disciplines may perform which lead-based paint activities. However, EPA recognizes that other activities such as interim controls may also be…
-
Must refresher course completion certificates for lead-based paint activities disciplines include an expiration date?
No. The requirement that a completion certificate include an expiration date only applies to “interim certifications.” Refresher course completion certificates do not expire in the federal program. Specifically, 40 CFR 745.225(e)(4) and (e)(5)(vi), in describing requirements for refresher courses, refer back to 40 CFR 745.225(c), the requirements for initial course…
-
Does the RRP Rule apply to simple painting activities that occur when rental properties turn over? Approximately half of the rental units in the country get new tenants each year. This means a large number of properties are being repeated.
If there is no surface preparation that disturbs the existing paint prior to painting, the RRP Rule does not apply. If you disturb paint by scraping or sanding while preparing the surface, the RRP Rule applies. Question Number: 23002-15692 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to…
-
I am removing aluminum siding from a pre-1978 home. The aluminum siding was nailed over the top of painted wood siding that tested positive for lead. The underlying painted surface is greater than twenty square feet. Must I comply with the RRP Rule when removing the aluminum siding?
Answer: The work practices for exterior projects are based on a performance standard – if the activity disturbs a painted surface (generally, by creating paint chips or dust) in excess of 20 square feet, the work area must be contained so that dust or debris does not leave the work…
-
What is the difference between abatement and RRP certification?
Abatement certification, also known as Lead-Based Paint Activities certification, is a specialized type of certification for firms who specifically work with lead-based paint such as lead abatement firms, lead risk assessor firms, and lead inspection firms. Abatement intentionally addresses lead-based paint hazards. RRP certification is appropriate for firms who disturb…
-
The definition of “wipe sample” relies on two very specific American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standards. In referencing the ASTM standards, did EPA intend to prevent the use of EPA and HUD standards for wipe samples?
No. In establishing work practice standards for lead-based paint activities, EPA did not intend to prevent the use of EPA/HUD standards. As a general matter, the requirements are not prescriptive, but instead state that certain activities be conducted using appropriate documented methodologies. For example, §745.227(c)(3) requires that dust samples be…
-
The definition of “soil sample” at 40 CFR §745.63 relies on certain American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standards. Did EPA intend to prevent the use of EPA and HUD standards for soil samples?
No. In establishing work practice standards for lead-based paint activities, EPA did not intend to prevent the use of EPA/HUD standards. As a general matter, the requirements are not prescriptive but instead state that certain activities be conducted using appropriate documented methodologies. For example, §745.227(c)(3) requires that dust samples be…