Regulated Community

Lead Exposure Associated with Renovation and Remodeling Activities: Environmental Field Sampling Study Summary Report, EPA 747-R-96-005, May 1997

Presents results and conclusions from a study of the extent to which persons engaged in R&R activities are exposed to lead, disturb lead, and create a lead hazard to building occupants.

Sources of Lead in Soil: A Literature Review Final Report, EPA 747-R-98-001a, February 1998

Presents the results of a literature review on the sources of elevated soil-lead concentrations and the basis upon which elevated levels were attributed to a particular source

Report on the National Survey of Lead-Based Paint in Housing, Appendix I: Design and Methodology

Provides a detailed description of the design and methodology of the survey, including research and survey sample design, data collection protocols, quality assurance, and data preparation.

Seasonal Rhythms of Blood-Lead Levels: Boston, 1979-1983, Final Report, EPA 747-R-94-003, September 1995

Reports the results of a study examining temporal variation in blood- and environmental-lead levels in data observed for a sample of 249 children in Boston between 1979 and 1983.

Seasonal Trends in Blood Lead Levels in Milwaukee: Statistical Methodology, EPA 747-R-95-010, August, 1996

Reports the results of a study of seasonal fluctuations and age effects in blood lead levels among 13,476 children screened in Milwaukee in 1990-1994.

Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning: A Federal Strategy Targeting Lead Paint Hazards, February, 2000

Contains support tables, figures of EFSS data, outlier detection, statistical methods and models on lead safety.

Draft Final Report on Characterization of Dust Lead Levels after Renovation, Repair, and Painting Activities, January 23, 2007

Reports the results of a field study to characterize dust lead levels during various stages of renovation, repair, and painting activities.

Archive Operations and Protocols, EPA 747-R-97-007, September 1997

Operating procedures for the archive for testing between Dec. 1994 and Sept. 1996. Also contains protocols for testing and sample collection used during this period.

3M LeadCheck Swabs Qualitative Spot Test Kit for Lead in Paint

This report provides results for the performance evaluation of the 3M LeadCheck Swabs qualitative spot test kit for lead in paint.

Final Report of the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on EPA's Planned Proposed Rule: Lead-Based Paint, Certification and Training, Renovation and Remodeling Requirements, March 3, 2000

Report of Small Business Advocacy Review Panel convened for proposed rulemaking on lead-based paint Certification, Training, Renovation and Remodeling Requirements that EPA is developing.

Summary and Assessment of Published Information on Determining Lead Exposures and Mitigating Lead Hazards Associated with Dust and Soil in Residential Carpets, Furniture and Forced Air Ducts, EPA 747-S-97-001, December, 1997

Presents the findings of a literature review on information concerning lead in dust within residential carpets, furniture (including upholstery and window treatments), and forced air ducts.

Adjustments to the HUD National Survey Dust Data for Section 403 Analyses, Final Report, EPA 747-R-96-011, December 1996

This report provides adjustments to the HUD National Survey Dust Data for Section 403 Analyses.

Review of studies addressing lead abatement effectiveness: Updated Edition, EPA 747-B-98-001, December 1998

Updates a 1995 review, summarizing 19 additional studies of lead hazard interventions to reduce blood-lead concentrations in exposed children.

Final Report for the Comprehensive Abatement Performance Study, Volume I: Summary Report, EPA 230-R-94-013a, April 1996

Report on a 1990 EPA and HUD Comprehensive Abatement Performance Study that concluded lead-based paint abatements are effective.

Lead Exposure Associated with Renovation and Remodeling Activities Final Summary Report, EPA 747-S-00-001, January 2000

Presents a summary of a four-phase study lead exposure in workers and building occupants associated with renovation and remodeling activities.

Final Effluent Guidelines Program Plan

Details on the current effluent guidelines program plan and supporting information

An Approach for Estimating Changes in Children's IQ from Lead Dust Generated during Renovation, Repair, and Painting in Residences and Child-Occupied Facilities: Appendices

Seven appendices presenting methodological notes and analytical results.

An Approach for Estimating Changes in Children's IQ from Lead Dust Generated during Renovation, Repair, and Painting in Residences and Child-Occupied Facilities

Describes an approach for estimating lead exposures and resulting changes in IQ for children under age 6 that could result from various renovation, repair, and painting activities.

Risk Analysis to Support Standards for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil Supplemental Report, V.1: Chapters 1 to 7.

This report is a supplement to the EPA report "Risk Analysis to Support Standards for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil.

Economic Analysis of the Final TSCA Section 402(a)(3) Lead-Based Paint Accreditation and Certification Fee Rule

Estimates EPA's costs to administer and enforce the rule and fees required to cover these costs. Analyzes the impact of these fees on small entities and low-income and minority populations.