Learn the Issues
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Safe Disposal Procedures for Household Appliances that Use Refrigerants
Fact sheet describing mandatory practices for the safe disposal of refrigerated equipment.
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD001746460
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD001746460 INTERNATIONAL JENSEN , PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767-1834
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Information for Stationary Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment Owners
Summary page with links to information for businesses and homeowners about purchasing, maintaining, and disposing stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD000736975
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD000736975 JOHNSON DIVERSEY CO. EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301-1118
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD052922556
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD052922556 Kalas Manufacturing Plant Four (Formerly: Whittaker Corporation - Trojan Yacht Division) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD054732557
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD054732557 L-3 Communications Electronic Fabrication in Croydon, Pennsylvania
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Questions and Answers About the Safety Risks of Using Hydrocarbons (HCs) in Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners (MVACs)
This is a Q/A page regarding the safety risks of using hydrocarbons in MVACs
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If a renovator disrupts 20 square feet or less of painted surface per side on several sides of the exterior of one property, does the RRP Rule apply?
Yes. To qualify for the exception for minor repair and maintenance activities, the total amount of exterior paint disrupted must be 20 square feet or less. In addition, the job must not use prohibited practices or involve window replacement or demolition of painted surfaces. Question Number: 23002-18379 Find a printable…
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD002124386
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD002124386 LEDVANCE LLC, SAINT MARYS, PA 15857
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EPA RCRA ID: VAD023690183
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for VAD023690183 Advansix Resins & Chemicals - Chesterfield (Formerly: Honeywell Resins and Chemicals LLC) in Chester, Virginia
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD003046794
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD003046794 Ledvance LLC (Formerly: Osram Sylvania Incorporated) in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD002915445
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD002915445 Le Jo Enterprises Incorporated in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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If a student in a renovator training course is unable to read and understand English, may the exam be read to them in their native language?
No. Separate course accreditations are required for each renovation course a training provider offers that is in a language other than English. Courses presented in a language other than English must use instructor manuals, exams, and other course materials in that language that have been reviewed by EPA as part…
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD045297066
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD045297066 Talon Incorporated Plant 7 in Meadville, Pennsylvania
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If a renovator uses the required practices to remove containment and clean a work area, then performs successful cleaning verification, can the project then be done using uncertified workers and without work practices required by the RRP Rule?
Yes, as long as the balance of the project can be completed without disturbing a painted surface. Question Number: 23002-18385 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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Understanding Oil Spills and Oil Spill Response
This document provides information on understanding oil spills in freshwater environments.
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD000651752
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD000651752 IPSCO KOPPEL WORKS, BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
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If I am painting a wall on which there are multiple coats of latex paint over the old lead-based paint and the paint is not peeling down to the lead paint level must I comply with the new Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) regulations?
Yes, if the painted surface of the wall will be disturbed by the renovation. Question Number: 23002-18485 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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If the demolition, cleanup, and cleaning verification portion of a renovation project is performed under the direction of a certified renovator using trained workers, can uncertified workers complete the job if further disturbance of paint will not occur?
If the demolition, cleanup, and cleaning verification portion of a renovation project is performed under the direction of a certified renovator using trained workers, can uncertified workers complete the job if further disturbances of painted surfaces will not occur? For example, a certified firm establishes containment and removes wall and…
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If I rent out apartments built before 1978, in order to comply with the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, do I need to get firm and renovator certification if I do my own work on it? What if I hire a renovation firm to do the work?
With respect to landlords, EPA believes that there are two circumstances where work being done in pre-1978 apartment is for compensation such that the landlord must be a Lead-Safe Certified Firm and use (or be) a certified renovator. First, if the landlord does the renovation him or herself, then the…