U S Environmental Protection Agency s Residential Lead Hazard

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Residential Lead Hazard Reduction Program Rose Anne Rudd U. S. EPA, Region 4

EPA’s Role in Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention • How is EPA involved? Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 - “Title X”

Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: EPA Activities • Real Estate Notification/Disclosure Rule • Pre-Renovation Education Rule • Certification of individuals and firms engaged in paint testing and paint removal

Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule

Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule • Requires disclosure of information about lead-based paint/lead-based paint hazards before the sale or lease of pre-1978 homes. • Provide pamphlet: Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. • Opportunity for inspection before sales.

Pre-Renovation Education Rule • Require renovators to provide lead hazard information pamphlet to owners/occupants of pre-1978 housing before renovation. • Obtain written acknowledgement or certificate of mailing that the owner/occupant has received the pamphlet. • Renovation of common areas covered.

Lead-Based Paint Certification Program

Lead-Based Paint Certification Program • Certify individuals and firms performing paint removal (abatement), paint testing (inspections) and risk assessments. • Accredit programs that train individuals in lead-based paint removal and assessment. • Rules define work practice standards; dust, soil and paint hazards; and clearance levels.

Lead-Based Paint Certification Program • States of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee are authorized to operate state certification programs in lieu of EPA. • EPA implements certification program in Florida and South Carolina.

EPA Web Page: www. epa. gov/lead/

EPA Web Page: Brochures and Training

Contacts U. S. EPA, Region 4 61 Forsyth Street, S. W. Atlanta, GA 30303 • • Rose Anne Rudd, 404 -562 -8998 Keith Bates, 404 -562 -8992 Alex Winston, 404 -562 -8994 National Lead Information Center: -800 -424 -LEAD (5323) 1