Rose Anne Rudd U.S. EPA, Region 4 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: 1-800-424-LEAD (5323)