Laws & Regulations
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When renovating the exterior of a high-rise building, does the requirement to close and seal doors and windows within 20 feet of the renovation include closing those openings two-plus floors above the floor where work is to be performed?
Not necessarily. When establishing containment for an exterior renovation on a multi-story building, you must close all doors and windows within 20 feet of the renovation on the same floor as the renovation, and close all doors and windows on all floors below that are the same horizontal distance from…
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Under the Pre-Renovation Education Rule, I have the option of using a certificate of mailing to notify the owner or occupant. What is the difference between a certificate of mailing and certified mail?
A certificate of mailing is a receipt showing evidence of mailing, while certified mail provides proof of mailing and delivery of mail. When using the certificate of mailing option, no record is kept at the mailing office and a receipt is not obtained when mail is delivered to the addressee…
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To avoid harming the homeowner's grass and landscaping, may my firm fold up the plastic sheeting used for containment at night and re-use it the next day?
Yes, as long as your firm does so in a way that contains any dust and debris on the plastic. One way to accomplish this is to collect and remove the paint chips and debris from the plastic sheeting at the end of each day, mist the sheeting and fold…
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The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule provisions require exterior containment. At what point is the wind too strong to allow work to continue?
The work practices for exterior projects are based on a performance standard -- the certified renovator or a worker under the direction of the certified renovator must contain the work area so that dust or debris does not leave the work area while the renovation is being performed. The certified…
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The certified renovator is required to have proof of their certification at the work site. If the certified renovator provides on-the-job training to workers, does there need to be documentation of that training at the work site too?
Answer: No. Certified renovators must have with them at the work site copies of their initial course completion certificate and their most recent refresher course completion certificate. Certified renovators are also responsible for providing training to non-certified workers on the work practices they will be using in performing their assigned…
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My non-profit organization receives grants to arrange renovations in older housing. My organization is responsible for locating eligible properties and hiring firms to perform the renovations. Must my organization become an RRP-certified firm?
My non-profit organization receives grants to arrange for renovations in older housing, such as weatherization projects or general modernization. Typically, these grants come with eligibility conditions for properties and/or property owners and tenants, but specific properties or projects are not identified. My organization is responsible for locating eligible properties and…
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Press Release: Baltimore Woman Sentenced For Money Laundering And Wire Fraud Scheme
Baltimore Woman Sentenced For Money Laundering And Wire Fraud Scheme
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Report: Lessons Learned from Prior Oversight of the EPA’s Disaster Response Efforts
Report: Lessons Learned from Prior Oversight of the EPA’s Disaster Response Efforts
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Tecumseh Poultry, LLC - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Tecumseh Poultry, LLC, for alleged violations stemming from Tecumseh Poultry, LLC’s failure to comply with requirements of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System p
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Report: Evaluation of Institutional Control Documentation in the Superfund Enterprise Management System on IIJA-Funded Sites
Report: Evaluation of Institutional Control Documentation in the Superfund Enterprise Management System on IIJA-Funded Sites
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Report: OIG Report to the Office of Management and Budget on the EPA’s Semiannual Report on Purchase Card Violations
Report: OIG Report to the Office of Management and Budget on the EPA’s Semiannual Report on Purchase Card Violations
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Report: Audit of the EPA’s Fiscal Year 2021 Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreements
Report: Audit of the EPA’s Fiscal Year 2021 Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreements
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Report: Audit of the EPA’s Brownfields Program Management and Funding Allocations
Report: Audit of the EPA’s Brownfields Program Management and Funding Allocations
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Report: Management Implication Report: Extramural Research and Scientific Integrity Concerns
Report: Management Implication Report: Extramural Research and Scientific Integrity Concerns
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Report: Evaluation of Risks to Federal Facility Superfund Site Remedies from Sea-Level Rise or Increased Storm Surge
Report: Evaluation of Risks to Federal Facility Superfund Site Remedies from Sea-Level Rise or Increased Storm Surge
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Subpart JJ Checklist
JJ Checklist
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Subpart JJ Information Sheet
JJ Information Sheet
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Tools to Develop or Convert MOVES Inputs
The following tools are designed to help users develop inputs to MOVES and post-process the output. With the release of MOVES2014, EPA strongly encourages state and local agencies to develop local inputs based on MOVES fleet and activity categories.
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MOVES Training
MOVES training materials and other useful links for learning to use EPA’s Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES)
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Previous MOVES Versions and Documentation
Find all software, user guides, and download and installation instructions for MOVES2010a and MOVES2010. Note that these version are not valid for SIP and transportation conformity purposes: MOVES2014 and MOVES2014a are the latest versions.