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May the renovator training provider give the exam orally?

Yes. There is no requirement that the course test be conducted in writing. Each individual must successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment and receive a passing score on the course test to pass any course. Question Number: 23002-19573 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.

Last published: October 31, 2025

My firm drills a series of 1/2-inch diameter holes in sheet rock to dry it out where rooms have been flooded. Is drilling these holes a prohibited practice?

No. The requirement for HEPA exhaust control does not apply to the use of all power tools. Specifically, HEPA exhaust control is not required when using a power drill to drill holes in sheetrock. When using a power drill with a drill bit to cut through sheetrock, the speed associated…

Last published: October 31, 2025

My firm installs carpets. Sometimes there is no need to remove an existing carpet before installing the new carpet, but sometimes there is. How do I know when I need to comply with the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule?

If when installing the carpet, you disrupt six square feet or less of painted surface per room, the job is not covered by the RRP Rule. Question Number: 23002-19749 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead.

Last published: October 31, 2025

My firm performs renovations in large apartment complexes that often consist of several separate buildings. If a renovation is to be performed in a common area in one building, are we required to provide pre-renovation education to all tenants in all buildings?

When renovations are to be performed in common areas of multi-unit target housing, the RRP Rule requires that the firm notify in writing both the owner of the building and each “affected unit.” See 745.84(b)(1) and (2). Common areas are those portions of a property generally accessible to residents/users, and…

Last published: October 31, 2025

About Plastic Products and Plastic Pollution

This webpage describes what plastics and plastics waste are, how they are used and created.

EPA RCRA ID: PAD002399186

RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD002399186 Blew Enterprises (Formerly: Lehighton Electronics Incorporated) in Lehighton, Pennsylvania

EPA RCRA ID: PAD003053758

RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD003053758 Tecumseh Redevelopment Incorporated (Formerly: Bethlehem Steel) in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

EPA RCRA ID: PAD003026531

RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD003026531 Cleveland-Cliffs Steelton LLC (Formerly Arcelormittal Steelton) Steelton, Pennsylvania

EPA RCRA ID: PAD002390961

RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD002390961 Bethlehem Apparatus Company in Hellertown, Pennsylvania

EPA RCRA ID: PAD002326908

RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD002326908 Cleveland Cliffs Plate LLC (Formerly: Arcelormittal Plate LLC ISG Plate LLC ) in Coatesville, Pennsylvania

NPDES Permit for Department of Commerce, Boulder Laboratories Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System in Colorado

Under NPDES permit COR-042002, NIST is authorized to discharge from all MS4 outfalls existing as of the effective date of this permit to receiving waters within the exterior boundaries of the Boulder Laboratories in Boulder County, Colorado.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005:Increased Inspection Frequency and Compliance at Underground Storage Tank Facilities

This research examines the impact of the increase in inspection frequency occurring under EPAct on compliance.

Starr Ranch Renewable Energy Feasibility Study

Starr Ranch Renewable Energy success story is the summary of a renewable energy study by U.S. EPA Region 6. This publication summarizes the analyses to determine appropriate renewable energy options in Starr Ranch.

An Evaluation Guide for Fuel Cell Deployments at EPA Superfund Sites

This guidebook aims to educate potential project site personnel and regional planners on various considerations to be evaluated when pursuing a hydrogen fuel cell project on an EPA Superfund site for on-site energy generation needs.

Leon Valley Automobile Dealership Revitalization Study

This report summarizes technical assistance provided to the City of Leon Valley throughout the project.It includes material collected as part of market and site technical analysis.

Gallup, NM, CARE Grant Success Story

A CARE Grant, Level II award, was made to Gallup, NM to focus on cleaning up the waste stream, reuse and recycling of materials, and reclaiming land for these purposes through outreach, education and organization.

Environmental Contamination, Remediation and Reuse Fact Sheet for Region 6 Army Reserve Centers Being Closed Under BRAC 05

This fact sheet contains a complete listing of the facilities and their locations, information on the contaminants and reuse possibilities.