Laws & Regulations

Regan FY22 Budget Testimony 4.29.21

This page is a document page with EPA Administrator Michael Regan's 4.29.21 testimony

Who is covered by the RRP Rule?

The RRP Rule applies to all firms and individuals who are paid to perform renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. This includes home improvement contractors, maintenance workers, painters and other specialty trades. Question Number: 23002-24685 Find a printable PDF copy of all…

Last published: January 7, 2026

What does the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule require?

Answer: The RRP Rule requires that renovators are trained in the use of lead-safe work practices, that renovators and firms be certified, that providers of renovation training be accredited, and that renovators follow specific work practice standards. Learn more about the RRP Rule. Question Number: 23002-21795 Find a printable PDF…

Last published: January 7, 2026

Regan FY22 Budget Testimony 4.21.21

This page is a document page with EPA Administrator Michael Regan's 4.21.21 testimony

Regan American Jobs Programs Testimony 4.20.21

This page is a document page with EPA Administrator Michael Regan's 4.20.21 testimony

Regan FY22 Budget Testimony 6.9.21

This page is a document page with EPA Administrator Michael Regan's 6.9.21 testimony

What is the purpose of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule?

The purpose of the RRP Rule is to minimize exposure from lead-based paint dust during renovation, repair, or painting activities. This is a key effort in reducing the prevalence of childhood lead poisoning, particularly lead poisoning caused by housing contaminated by renovation activities. This will also minimize exposure to older…

Last published: January 7, 2026

Utah SIP: Table c, R307-202. Emission Standards: General Burning

Colorado SIP: Table d, visibility

WDC Acquisition LLC, Solid Waste Management Unit (SWMU) 12 – Solid Waste Landfill, Creston, Union County, Iowa - Fact Sheet, February 2023

Public Comment Period for Statement of Basis and Proposed Remedy

Can a person who is color blind use the Luxfer Magtech LeadCheckTM test kits?

Answer: A certified renovator seeking to use an EPA-recognized lead test kit for RRP purposes must be able to use the lead test kit, and interpret the results, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. A person who is unable to accurately use the product due to a permanent or temporary…

Last published: January 6, 2026

Compensatory Mitigation in Alaska under CWA Section 404

Information regarding Section 404 compensatory mitigation and the 2018 Alaska Mitigation memo

2002 Memorandum on Designation of Aquatic Resources of National Importance under Clean Water Act Section 404(q)

Jan 2002 memorandum highlighting relevant portions of the 1992 404(q) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding elevating decision of specific individual permit cases. Cases that do not meet the ARNI resource threshold may not be elevated under the MOA.

Elevation Withdrawal Letter - signed October 31, 1994

A letter to inform that EPA is withdrawing the request under Part IV of the 1992 EPNArmy Section 404(q) Memorandum of Agreement for the review of the Spectrum permit.

2002 Mitigation Regulatory Guidance Letter (RGL) 02-2

Guidance on Compensatory Mitigation Projects for Aquatic Resource Impacts Under the Corps Regulatory Program Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899

Final Revisions to the Clean Water Act Regulatory Definitions of "Fill Material" and "Discharge of Fill Material"

Final Corps and EPA rule reconciling their previously differing Clean Water Act section 404 regulations defining the term "fill material'' and amended their definition of "discharge of fill material.''

Clean Water Act, Section 402: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

Text of the Clean Water Act concerning permits for discharging pollutants into US waters.

How can I obtain D-Lead® test kits?

The D-Lead® test kits are available for purchase from certain distributors and retail outlets. Purchase the test kits online, email cservice@esca-tech.com, or call 414-962-3006. Question Number: 23002-16390 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.

Last published: January 6, 2026

Spruce No. 1 Surface Mine Recommended Determination

This document explains the basis for the EPA Region III recommendation to withdraw the specification of Pigeonroost Branch, Oldhouse Branch and their tributaries within Logan County, WV as a disposal site for dredged or fill material.

Elevation Guidance - signed April 27, 1993

Request far Pernit Elevation Guidance regarding Elliott Homes.