Laws & Regulations
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I am a contractor a couple years from retirement and I am closing down my business. I do not plan to become certified under the RRP Rule. My understanding is that I can continue working on homes built after 1978?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule does not apply to renovations in housing built in 1978 or later. Question Number: 23002-17978 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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My company has two stores in different states. Must each store be a separate certified firm?
Answer: It depends on the company's structure. If each store is a separate legal entity, then each store must be a certified firm. If the parent company retains liability for the actions of each store, the parent company's firm certification covers both stores. Question Number: 23002-19722 Find a printable PDF…
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Waste Management by Federal Facilities
Federal Facilities - waste management, releases, and source reduction at federal facilities as characterized by government organization for the 2023 Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis
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Title V Program Evaluations in the Pacific Southwest (Region 9)
EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9) performs Title V Operating Permit program evaluations of large permitting authorities with 20 or more Clean Air Act Title V sources.
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Federal Facilities
Federal facilities overview and facility map for the 2023 Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis
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UIC-AO-2005-0010: United States Army, Hawaii, 25th Infantry Division (Light) Kilauea Military Camp; Consent Agreement and Final Order
Consent Agreement and Final Order ("CAFO") between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”) and United States Army, Hawaii, 25th Infantry Division (Light): Kilauea Military Camp, Island of Hawaii. Docket No. UIC-AO-2005-0010.
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UIC-09-2010-0001: County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management; Consent Agreement and Final Order (2010)
Consent Agreement and Final Order ("CAFO") between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”) and County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management, Hilo, Hawaii. Docket No. UIC-09-2010-0001.
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Federal Facilities by Industry
Federal Facilities - federal facilities by industry reporting to the 2023 Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis
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SDWA-UIC-AOC-2022-0001: Whale Spirit Sanctuary, Captain Cook, HI; Administrative Order on Consent
Proposed Administrative Order on Consent between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”) and Whale Spirit Sanctuary, LLC, 82-5988 Napoopoo Road, Captain Cook, HI 96704-8290. SDWA-UIC-AOC-09-2022-0001.
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SDWA-UIC-AOC-09-2020-0001: Kauai Housing Development Corporation; Proposed Administrative Order on Consent
Consent Agreement and [PROPOSED] Final Order in the matter of Kauai Housing Development Corporation, 3-3194 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, HI 96741.Docket No. SDWA-UIC-AOC-2020-0001.
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UIC-09-2011-0003: GLACS LLC, Kailu Kona, HI; Consent Agreement and Final Order
Consent Agreement and Final Order ("CAFO") between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”) and GLACS, LLC, Kailu Kona, Hawaii. Docket No. UIC-09-2011-0003.
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UIC-09-2020-0057: Hawaii State Public Library System; Consent Agreement and Final Order
Consent Agreement and Final Order ("CAFO") between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”) and State of Hawaii, Board of Education, State Library System. Docket No. UIC-09-2020-0057.
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SDWA-UIC-AOC-2019-0001: USDA Forest Service, Region 3; Proposed Administrative Order on Consent
Proposed Administrative Order on Consent (“Proposed Consent Order”), between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”), and United States Department of Agriculture, Region 3 (“Respondent”). Docket No. SDWA-UIC-AOC-2019-0001.
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SDWA-UIC-AOC-2018-004: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region 5
Proposed Administrative Order on Consent (“Proposed Consent Order”), between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”), and United States Department of Agriculture, Region 5 (“Respondent”). Docket No. SDWA-UIC-AOC-2018-004.
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UIC-AO-2005-0011: Housing and Community Development Corp. of Hawaii; Consent Agreement and Final Order
CAFO between the U.S. EPA and Hawai'i Housing and Community Development Corporation (HCDCH), Statewide Cesspool Inventory Listing and Timeline Conversion Tables, tables listing inventory & timeline for conversion for each facility.
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UIC-09-2008-0002: Lion Pacific Investments LLC, Kaaawa, HI; Consent Agreement and Final Order
Consent Agreement and Final Order between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”) and Lion Pacific Investments, LLC; Diane Thurston Ramstead Trust; Richard Douglas Ramstead; and Julie Marie Ramstead, Kaaawa, Hawaii UIC-09-2008-0002.
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UIC-09-2007-0001: Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co., Hilo, HI; Consent Agreement and Final Order
Consent Agreement and Final Order ("CAFO") between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”) and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Docket. No. UIC-09-2007-0001.
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UIC-AO-2005-0001: National Park Service Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Kalaupapa, HI; Consent Agreement and Final Order
Consent Agreement and Final Order ("CAFO") between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (“EPA”) and the National Park Service, Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Kalaupapa, Hawaii. Docket No. UIC-AO-2005-0001.
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Under the RRP Rule, do paint chips and debris need to be removed from protective sheeting even if such chips and debris can be effectively contained by the sheeting or the sealed container the sheeting is contained in for disposal?
Yes. After the renovation has been completed, the firm must clean the work area until no dust, debris, or residue remains. The first cleaning step required by the RRP Rule is to collect all paint chips and debris and, without dispersing any of it, seal this material in a heavy-duty…
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Under the RRP Rule, can the certified renovator comply with the rules by keeping records regarding his certification and employee training electronically, provided he can display them on a hand held device or laptop on the job site?
Yes. The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule does not specify the format in which these documents must be kept, but they must be available at the work site. Documents are not available if they cannot be viewed. Certified renovators must have with them at the work site copies…