Learn the Issues
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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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Case Studies
Case Studies about saving water in commercial and institutional facilities
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Dealing with Debris and Damaged Buildings
Understand the dangers from a disaster, before returning to home or work.
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Environmental Issues in Illinois' Cahokia Heights and Metro-East Neighborhoods
Information on different remediation and evaluation of environmental issues in Cahokia Heights/Metro-East Neighborhoods.
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My firm is performing a renovation in an unoccupied home that will be put up for sale when work is done. Does the RRP Rule apply to this renovation?
Yes. Temporarily unoccupied or vacant housing is not exempt from the requirements of the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. Question Number: 23002-19754 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.
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My company installs new or replacement seamless gutters. We install the gutters using self-tapping screws and the cumulative size of the total number of holes is only a couple of square inches. If the job does not involve sanding, scraping, repainting, repair, replacement or reconditioning of the fascia surface, is it covered by the RRP Rule?
Minor repair and maintenance activities are not subject to the requirements of the RRP Rule. For exterior renovations, minor repair and maintenance activities are those activities that disrupt 20 square feet or 29 less of painted surface, and do not use prohibited practices or involve window replacement or demolition of…
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Title V Permitting Program Evaluations for Tennessee
EPA Title V and New Source Review program evaluation conducted on the Shelby County Health Department Pollution Control Section
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The WaterSense Current
The WaterSense Current is a quarterly update dedicated to news and events related to WaterSense.
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Types of Nonpoint Source Pollution
sectors of land use related nonpoint source concerns
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Memphis, TN: United States Fireworks Company
The US EPA and the TDEC are investigating whether soil contamination from the former US Fireworks in Memphis is present in residential areas.
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USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Meeting Materials-June 25, 2020
Meeting materials for USMCA Tijuana River Watershed public information meeting held November 20, 2020.
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USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Meeting Materials-February 26, 2021
Meeting materials for USMCA Tijuana River Watershed public information meeting held November 20, 2020.
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USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Meeting Materials-February 25, 2021
Meeting materials for USMCA Tijuana River Watershed Eligible Public Entities Coordinating Group held November 19, 2020.
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Effective Water Utility Management Practices
An overview of effective utility management practices.
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Working with Community Stakeholders in Camden, New Jersey to Make Smart Infrastructure Choices
EPA works with community stakeholders in Camden, New Jersey to make smart infrastructure choices.
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Water Utilities Recognized for Transformational Initiatives in 2018
The Utility of the Future Today recognition celebrates the achievements of water utilities that transform from the traditional wastewater treatment system to a resource recovery center and leader in the overall community sustainability and resilience.
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Financing Water Infrastructure
A collection of resources for financing water infrastructure.
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Resources about Effective Water Infrastructure for Local Officials
A collection of resources about sustainable water infrastructure for local officials.
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Rural and Small Systems Guidebook to Effective Water and Wastewater Utility Management
The Guidebook is designed to introduce rural and small water and wastewater systems to the key areas of effectively managed systems. It provides background information on ten key management areas, instruction, and assistance.
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Managing Effective Water Utilities
A collection of resources with managing sustainable water utilities.