Laws & Regulations
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Virginia SIP, 9 VAC 5 Chapter 160, Regulation for General Conformity
Virginia SIP -EPA Approved Regulations
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Virginia SIP, 9 VAC 5 Chapter 200, National Low Emission Vehicle Program (Now Removed from the Virginia SIP)
Virginia SIP -EPA Approved Regulations
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Virginia SIP, Severe Ozone Nonattainment Areas; Fees
Virginia SIP -EPA Approved Regulations
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Maryland SIP, 2011 Base Year Emissions Inventory for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard - Washington DC-MD-VA Nonattainment Area for NOx and VOC Final Rule 1
Maryland - EPA Approved Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Maryland SIP
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Virginia SIP, Source Specific Requirement Nabisco Brands, Inc.
Virginia - Source Specific Requirement
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Virginia SIP, 9 VAC 5 Chapter 80, Regulation 5-80-10..now removed from SIP, New and Modified Stationary Sources
Virginia SIP -EPA Approved Regulations
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District of Columbia SIP: Emergency Air Pollution Plan
District of Columbia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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District of Columbia SIP, 20 DCMR, Chapter 5 Source Monitoring and Testing
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Why are gloves, which are exposed to large amounts of lead dust, not required to be disposed of under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule?
The RRP Rule requires the renovation firm to use precautions to ensure that all personnel, tools, and other items are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area. Workers with contaminated clothing can take that contamination home to their own children, and taking contaminated equipment to another jobsite…
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When replacing an unpainted roof, sometimes sections of paint-covered lumber under the roof need to be removed. If damaged lumber is removed from only certain sections of the roof, does only this area need to be contained while we fix the lumber?
Yes. The renovation firm is responsible for containing the work area so that no dust or debris resulting from the disturbance of a painted surface leaves the work area while the renovation is being performed. Containment is not required for portions of the renovation outside this area that do not…
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When waste from renovations has been removed from the work area and placed in on-site storage, may the waste be stored in a covered waste container or must it all be bagged for disposal?
Properly implemented, either option can meet the requirements of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule . At the conclusion of each work day and at the conclusion of the renovation, waste that has been collected from renovation activities must be stored under containment, in an enclosure, or behind…
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Region 5 Vapor Intrusion Guidebook
Lessons learned and best practices regarding the process for evaluating the vapor intrusion (VI) pathway at Superfund sites in Region 5.
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Where can I get more information on the Fee Rule for Lead Abatement and Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Programs?
Answer: You can find fee rule information at Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rules . You can also contact the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD . Question Number: 23002-33298 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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When testing a property for the presence of lead prior to beginning a renovation using an EPA-recognized lead test kit, must I test every component affected by the renovation?
Answer: Yes. Because certified renovator training does not cover sampling protocols, certified renovators using EPA-recognized lead test kits or performing paint chip sampling to determine the applicability of the RRP Rule must test each and every component that will be affected in order to determine that the RRP Rule does…
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EPA Approved District of Columbia Source-Specific Requirements
EPA Approved District of Columbia Source-Specific Requirements
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Who is responsible for controlling dust and debris from renovation waste once the waste container or truck used to transport the waste leaves the renovation site?
When a renovation firm transports waste from renovation activities, the firm must contain the waste to prevent release of dust and debris. The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule does not address the responsibilities of other entities. EPA recommends consulting with state and local waste disposal authorities to learn…
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District of Columbia SIP: Maintenance Plan of the District of Columbia portion of the Washington DC-MD-VA Nonattainment Area for the 2008 8-hour Ozone NAAQS
District of Columbia SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material
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Southwest Jefferson County Mining National Priority List (NPL) Superfund Site, Jefferson County, Missouri - Fact Sheet, January 2020
Open House/Public Availability Session Announcement and Site Update; Free Lead Testing for Residential Yards and Private Drinking Water Wells – Big River
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U.S. - Canada Air Quality Agreement Progress Reports
Read reports that document the large reductions in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions that have been achieved from 1996 to 2014, along with the associated reductions in ecosystem acidification and improvement in air quality.
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Southwest Jefferson County Mining National Priority List (NPL) Superfund Site, Jefferson County, Missouri - Fact Sheet, May 2019
Lead Testing and Cleanup Opportunity; Residential Soils and Private Drinking Water Wells; Remedial Actions at the Site