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Heat Island Effect
EPA's Heat Island Effect Site provides information on heat islands, their impacts, mitigation strategies, related research, a directory of heat island reduction initiatives in U.S. communities, and EPA's Heat Island Reduction Program.
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When installing a roof, my firm does not create dust by directly sanding or cutting painted surfaces, but we do hammer the unpainted side of the lumber from above. Does the RRP Rule apply to this work?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces. If hammering painted components, even on the unpainted side, disturbs paint, creating dust or chips, the RRP Rule applies. Question Number: 23002-23787 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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When renovating a common area in an apartment building, must my firm provide pre-renovation education to all tenants?
Yes. Firms performing renovations in common areas of multi-unit housing must comply with the information distribution requirements before beginning renovation activities. The firm must provide the owner of the common area being renovated (generally the building owner) with the "Renovate Right" pamphlet and obtain a written acknowledgement of receipt. The…
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When repainting rental housing, if the landlord supplies the paint and materials, and the tenant does the labor without receiving money, credit toward rent, or other compensation, does the RRP Rule apply?
No. The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule only applies to renovations performed for compensation. Question Number: 23002-23856 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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When replacing an old wood door and frame with a new steel entry door and frame, how do I determine whether the job qualifies as a minor repair and maintenance activity?
When replacing an old wood door and frame with a new steel entry door and frame, how do I determine whether the job qualifies as a minor repair and maintenance activity? Do I calculate the amount of painted surface disrupted using the standard for interior renovations (six square feet or…
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Why You Should Hire a Lead Safe Certified Renovation Contractor
Print ads for publications regarding lead safe contractors and their certifications.
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إجراءات حماية العمال والمجتمعات من مخاطر أكسيد الإيثيلين (EtO)
Information on agency actions to address ethylene oxide
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EPA Certification Program: Fees for Renovation Firms and Abatement Firms
Web site that contains the fee schedule for renovation firms seeking lead-safe certification.
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تنظيم غاز أكسيد الإيثيلين (EtO) بموجب القانون الفيدرالي للمبيدات الحشرية ومبيدات الفطريات والقوارض (FIFRA)
Information on agency actions to address ethylene oxide
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فهمنا الحالي حول مخاطر أكسيد الإثيلين التي تهدد صحة الإنسان والبيئة
Arabic translation of Our Current Understanding of EtO web page
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Preliminary Design Phases, Part of Indoor Air Quality Design Tools for Schools
The typical design process for schools begins with programming and selection of the architectural-engineering team. It then proceeds through schematic design, design development, contract documents, construction, commissioning and occupancy.
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ملخص كيفية المشاركة في إجراءات وكالة EPA لمعالجة أكسيد الإيثيلين
Information on agency actions to address ethylene oxide
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ما الإجراءات التي تتخذها وكالة حماية البيئة EPA لمعالجة غاز أكسيد الإيثيلين (EtO) ومعرفة المزيد حول المادة الكيماوية
Information on agency actions to address ethylene oxide
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Thousands of renovators are already trained and their firms are EPA certified. Will EPA enforce against renovators who did not receive their training certification before December 31, 2010?
It is most important that all contractors follow the RRP work practice standards. However, EPA is providing additional time for renovation firms and workers to obtain the necessary training and certifications before the enforcement of the firm certification and individual renovator requirements begins. Therefore, renovators who have not been able…
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The Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule requires HEPA vacuums to be used for cleaning up the dust created by renovations. What should I look for when purchasing a HEPA vacuum?
According to the definition in 40 CFR 745.83 : " HEPA vacuum means a vacuum cleaner which has been designed with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter as the last filtration stage. A HEPA filter is a filter that is capable of capturing particulates of 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency…
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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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Clean School Bus Program Grants
This webpage provides information on the Clean School Bus Program competitive grants.
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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