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Are renovations that disturb stucco subject to the RRP Rule? Does it matter whether the stucco has been painted?

Answer: The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces. Therefore, renovations that disturb stucco are subject to the RRP Rule only if the stucco has been painted. Question Number: 23002-14025 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

Last published: November 14, 2024

The Impact of Pharmaceuticals Released to the Environment

This webpage outlines the scientific research done on the effect of pharmaceuticals on ecosystems and human health.

Steps to Creating a Community Garden or Expand Urban Agriculture at a Brownfields Site

This page provides Steps to Create a Community Garden or Expand Urban Agriculture.

Safe Storage of Medicines in the Home

Safe Storage

Using Insect Repellents Safely and Effectively

Always read the product label before using the product and follow label directions. Apply only to exposed skin, not under clothing. Avoid eyes, mouth, ears, or open wounds. Store out of reach of children and do not apply to their hands.

Summary of July 2011 Groundwater Analytical Results, Revised Phase I Sampling and Analysis Work Plan, Hercules Incorporated, Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi.

CDC Cleft Palate Cluster Investigation in Dickson County, Tennessee

Contains cover letter template & CDC report for causes of cleft lip/palate rates found around the world for study at Dickson County Landfill site, Tennessee, February 28, 2001

Portfolio HQ-FOIA-01268-12 (4th Prod) Release Attachments (1)

Portfolio Release Attachments 1 of the Fourth Release (04-15-13) for Freedom of Information Act Request HQ-FOI-01268-12

Superfund Risk Assessment: Additional Topics

This page is a list of old links from the OLEM web site that pull together links to pages staff used frequently for risk assessment. These are dated and have not been cleaned up for over 5+ years.

Newsroom Archive

Archive of news announcements and press releases related to lead organized by date of release.

EPA Releases List of Disinfectants for Emerging Viral Pathogens (EVPs) Including Monkeypox

On Monday, May 23, EPA triggered its emerging viral pathogen (EVP) guidance in response to recent cases of monkeypox in the United States

Protecting Your Health

Details on safety and health concerns with mold, lead and asbestos. How to install roof tarps, cover broken windows and doors are also discussed. There is also specific information about generator safety and carbon monoxide exhaust.

Additional Resources and Help

First-aid information and family safety including medication tips and resources for children and elderly, along with information on trash disposal methods and funding resources that may be available to individuals.

Explore the Critical Connection: The Water and Healthcare/Public Health Sectors Guide

this guide helps improve relationships and response between water utilities and local and state healthcare facilities and public health entities.

EPA, Hopi Tribe, federal partners reach milestone on safe drinking water, conclude Administrative Orders

EPA News Release: EPA, Hopi Tribe, federal partners reach milestone on safe drinking water, conclude Administrative Orders

Release Date: November 14, 2024

Summary of Groundwater Quality Impacts of Uranium Mining and Milling Activities in the Grants Mining District, New Mexico

Sample groundwater collection began in late February 1975 in the Ambrosia Lake-Bluewater area. It proceeded to Paguate Jackpile and was finally completed in the Gallup-Churchrock area in early March 1975.