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Report on the National Survey of Lead-Based Paint in Housing, Appendix I: Design and Methodology
Provides a detailed description of the design and methodology of the survey, including research and survey sample design, data collection protocols, quality assurance, and data preparation.
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Sources of Lead in Soil: A Literature Review Final Report, EPA 747-R-98-001a, February 1998
Presents the results of a literature review on the sources of elevated soil-lead concentrations and the basis upon which elevated levels were attributed to a particular source
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Report on the National Survey of Lead-Based Paint in Housing, Appendix II: Analysis
Focuses on the statistical analysis of data collected during the National Survey of Lead-Based Paint, sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program: Laboratory Quality System Requirements, Revision 3.0, July 05, 2007
This document identifies the minimum requirements for use by accreditation organizations when evaluating laboratories performing environmental testing activities.
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Final Report of the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on EPA's Planned Proposed Rule: Lead-Based Paint, Certification and Training, Renovation and Remodeling Requirements, March 3, 2000
Report of Small Business Advocacy Review Panel convened for proposed rulemaking on lead-based paint Certification, Training, Renovation and Remodeling Requirements that EPA is developing.
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Summary and Assessment of Published Information on Determining Lead Exposures and Mitigating Lead Hazards Associated with Dust and Soil in Residential Carpets, Furniture and Forced Air Ducts, EPA 747-S-97-001, December, 1997
Presents the findings of a literature review on information concerning lead in dust within residential carpets, furniture (including upholstery and window treatments), and forced air ducts.
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An Approach for Estimating Changes in Children's IQ from Lead Dust Generated during Renovation, Repair, and Painting in Residences and Child-Occupied Facilities: Appendices
Seven appendices presenting methodological notes and analytical results.
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An Approach for Estimating Changes in Children's IQ from Lead Dust Generated during Renovation, Repair, and Painting in Residences and Child-Occupied Facilities
Describes an approach for estimating lead exposures and resulting changes in IQ for children under age 6 that could result from various renovation, repair, and painting activities.
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Lead-Safe Work Practices Survey Project Report, November 2006
Assessment of renovation/ remodeling activities to measure levels of lead dust generated by homes.
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Risk Analysis to Support Standards for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil Supplemental Report, V.1: Chapters 1 to 7.
This report is a supplement to the EPA report "Risk Analysis to Support Standards for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil.
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Analysis of Pathways of Residential Lead Exposure in Children, EPA 474-R-98-0007, December 2000
The primary analysis of this report focused on two types of structural equation models to assess direct effects of lead.
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Economic Analysis of the Final TSCA Section 402(a)(3) Lead-Based Paint Accreditation and Certification Fee Rule
Estimates EPA's costs to administer and enforce the rule and fees required to cover these costs. Analyzes the impact of these fees on small entities and low-income and minority populations.
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Basis for Educational Recommendations on Reducing Childhood Lead Exposure, EPA 747-R-0-001, June 2000
Examines the scientific basis for educational recommendations for reducing exposure to lead in children.
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What is a child-occupied facility?
Answer: A child-occupied facility is a building, or a portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978, visited regularly by the same child, under six years of age, on at least two different days within any week (Sunday through Saturday period), provided that each day's visit lasts at least three…
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What do you need to do to become a certified firm?
Answer: Firm certification is easy and straightforward – you only submit an application and fee to EPA online through EPA’s CDX system, the EPA’s electronic reporting system: https://cdx.epa.gov . Certified firms will be able to advertise that they are certified by EPA under the RRP program, and will also be…
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May I as a training provider issue a certificate without a picture to a trainee who has successfully completed the course but objects to having his or her picture taken (or objects to possessing a photograph of him/herself) on religious grounds?
Yes. Training providers may provide a person who objects to having his or her picture taken because of sincerely held religious beliefs with the equivalent of a certificate without a picture. Specifically, the training provider may provide an “Acknowledgement of Completion” that the person has successfully completed the training (containing…
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Does the term "target housing" mean just low income housing, or any home built before 1978 regardless of the financial status of the occupants?
Answer: “Target housing” means any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any 0-bedroom dwelling (unless any child who is less than six years of age resides or is expected to reside in such housing). The income of the occupants of the…
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UIC Program Guidance
table form catalog of underground injection control program guidance
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Webinar - Learn about the CO-Benefits Risk Assessment (COBRA) Health Impacts Screening and Mapping Tool
This State and Local Climate and Energy Program webinar provides an overview of the CO-Benefits Risk Assessment Screening and Mapping Tool (COBRA). COBRA allows you to quantify the health benefits of air, climate, and energy policies and programs.
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Agriculture Sector Information
Learn about environmental resources for the agriculture sector.