What regulations apply? NYSED and LBP What regulations apply?

NYSED and LBP There are two components to the NYSED requirements: 8 NYCRR 155 – Education Department Regulations of the Commissioner Educational Facilities NYSED Document

NYSED and LBP 8 NYCRR 155 – Education Department Regulations of the Commissioner Educational Facilities “All school areas to be disturbed during renovation or demolition shall be tested for lead and asbestos.” 155.5 (a)(1) “Any construction or maintenance operations which will disturb lead based paint will require abatement of those areas pursuant to protocols detailed in the “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing” (June 1995; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. 20410; available at the Office of Facilities Planning, Education Building Annex, Room 1060, State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234). All areas scheduled for construction as well as areas of flaking and peeling paint shall be tested for the presence of lead and abated or encapsulated in accordance with the above noted guidelines.” 155.5 (l) “Any construction or maintenance operations which will disturb lead based paint will require abatement of those areas pursuant to protocols detailed in the “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing” (June 1995; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. 20410; available at the Office of Facilities Planning, Education Building Annex, Room 1060, State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234). All areas scheduled for construction as well as areas of flaking and peeling paint shall be tested for the presence of lead and abated or encapsulated in accordance with the above noted guidelines.” 155.5 (l) “Any construction or maintenance operations which will disturb lead based paint will require abatement of those areas pursuant to protocols detailed in the “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing” (June 1995; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. 20410; available at the Office of Facilities Planning, Education Building Annex, Room 1060, State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234). All areas scheduled for construction as well as areas of flaking and peeling paint shall be tested for the presence of lead and abated or encapsulated in accordance with the above noted guidelines.” 155.5 (l)

NYSED Guidance ITEM 1 The term "abatement' as it appears in Commissioners Regulations Part 155.5(l) is defined as the mitigation of the lead hazard by means described in the HUD Guidelines. This is not the same as the EPA definition of abatement as it appears in 40 CFR Part 745. The term "abatement' as it appears in Commissioners Regulations Part 155.5(l) is defined as the mitigation of the lead hazard by means described in the HUD Guidelines. This is not the same as the EPA definition of abatement as it appears in 40 CFR Part 745. The term "abatement' as it appears in Commissioners Regulations Part 155.5(l) is defined as the mitigation of the lead hazard by means described in the HUD Guidelines. This is not the same as the EPA definition of abatement as it appears in 40 CFR Part 745.

Abatement From 40 CFR 745.223 Must permanently eliminate lead-based hazard Must be performed by certified individuals working for certified firms. Must follow EPA regulations and HUD guidelines for work methods, cleaning and clearance Abatement includes, but is not limited to: Removal of paint and dust Permanent enclosure or encapsulation of lead-based paint Replacement of painted surfaces or fixtures Removal or permanent covering of soil

Abatement From 40 CFR 745.223 HOWEVER Abatement Does Not Include: Renovation Remodeling Landscaping Or other activities When the work is: Not designed to permanently eliminate lead hazards Is designed to repair, restore, or remodel Even if it also permanently eliminates lead hazards If you call it abatement, then it must meet the EPA requirements

NYSED Guidance ITEM 2 All occupied buildings should have a Lead Hazard Screen Risk  Assessment or a full Risk Assessment performed by a certified Risk Assessor to determine the potential for the building to contain lead hazards. All occupied buildings should have a Lead Hazard Screen Risk Assessment or a full Risk Assessment performed by a certified Risk Assessor to determine the potential for the building to contain lead hazards. However … the 8 NYCRR 155 regulation does not call for risk assessments

Risk Assessment From the HUD Guidance and EPA 40 CFR 745 Lead Hazard Screen Only applies to properties in very good condition Visual inspection for deteriorated paint Includes dust wipe sampling, but levels are lower (roughly half) than a full Risk Assessment (Floors - 25 µg/ft2; Interior Window Sills - 125 µg/ft2)

Risk Assessment From the HUD Guidance and EPA 40 CFR 745 Gather information about building age, history and occupancy by children under 6 Visual inspection for deteriorated paint, friction surfaces, chewable surfaces and bare soil, etc. Limited paint sampling Wipe Sampling (Floors - 40 µg/ft2; Interior Window Sills - 250 µg/ft2) New Lead Dust Hazard Action Levels for HUD grant projects Floors: ≥ 10 µg/sf Window Sills: ≥ 100 µg/sf Soil Sampling of bare soil (Play Areas - 400 µg/g; Non-play Areas – 1,200 µg/g)

Risk Assessment Unanswered Questions About Risk Assessment Implementation Is this limited to common areas and areas occupied by children under 6? NYSED regulations aren’t limited to areas occupied by children under 6. Where are wipe samples to be collected? Per HUD / EPA dust samples must be collected in all living areas where young children are most likely to come into contact with dust. Each dwelling unit should have at least 4 samples, plus an extra one if the entry is directly to the outside or in the common entry What is considered a “dwelling unit”? Is the protocol based on multi-family or single-family protocols? Are interim controls to be used to address identified hazards or will abatement be required?

Risk Assessment Unanswered Questions About Risk Assessment Implementation Interim controls means a set of measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including: Specialized cleaning Repairs Maintenance Painting Temporary containment Ongoing monitoring of lead-based paint hazards or potential hazards, and Establishment of operations of management and resident (occupant) education programs

Risk Assessment Unanswered Questions About Risk Assessment Implementation Is this a one and done or will there be periodic Risk Assessments? In general, HUD recommends reevaluation at least every two years until all lead has been removed and For units with identified lead hazards, every year until two consecutive reevaluations find no lead hazards.

NYSED Guidance ITEM 3 All reconstruction work disturbing surfaces which may contain lead­containing materials shall be tested for the presence of such.

NYSED Guidance ITEM 3 Discussion Since NYSED requires following the HUD Guidelines, surface by surface of all testing combinations in each room is required. Additionally, EPA RRP regulations apply to all portions of school buildings that are child-occupied. Does multi-family or single-family protocol apply?

NYSED Guidance ITEM 3 Discussion – LPB Testing XRF Real time testing Radioactive Source LBP if at or above 1.0 mg/cm2 Meets HUD / EPA requirements Does not meet OSHA requirements Paint Chip Physical sample sent to lab LBP if at or above 0.5% or 1.0 mg/cm2 Meets HUD / EPA requirements and OSHA (any lead)

NYSED Guidance ITEM 4 All reconstruction work disturbing surfaces which contain lead­containing materials shall have a certified Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor prepare a detailed plan, to be included in the project specifications, specifying who is responsible for, and the measures required for occupant protection, worksite preparation, work  methods, cleaning and clearance testing, in general accordance with the HUD Guidelines. The plan shall contain the  signature and certification information of the Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor. All reconstruction work disturbing surfaces which contain lead­containing materials shall have a certified Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor prepare a detailed plan, to be included in the project specifications, specifying who is responsible for, and the measures required for occupant protection, worksite preparation, work  methods, cleaning and clearance testing, in general accordance with the HUD Guidelines. The plan shall contain the  signature and certification information of the Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor. All reconstruction work disturbing surfaces which contain lead­containing materials shall have a certified Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor prepare a detailed plan, to be included in the project specifications, specifying who is responsible for, and the measures required for occupant protection, worksite preparation, work  methods, cleaning and clearance testing, in general accordance with the HUD Guidelines. The plan shall contain the  signature and certification information of the Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor. All reconstruction work disturbing surfaces which contain lead­containing materials shall have a certified Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor prepare a detailed plan, to be included in the project specifications, specifying who is responsible for, and the measures required for occupant protection, worksite preparation, work  methods, cleaning and clearance testing, in general accordance with the HUD Guidelines. The plan shall contain the  signature and certification information of the Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor. All reconstruction work disturbing surfaces which contain lead­containing materials shall have a certified Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor prepare a detailed plan, to be included in the project specifications, specifying who is responsible for, and the measures required for occupant protection, worksite preparation, work  methods, cleaning and clearance testing, in general accordance with the HUD Guidelines. The plan shall contain the  signature and certification information of the Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor. All reconstruction work disturbing surfaces which contain lead­containing materials shall have a certified Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor prepare a detailed plan, to be included in the project specifications, specifying who is responsible for, and the measures required for occupant protection, worksite preparation, work  methods, cleaning and clearance testing, in general accordance with the HUD Guidelines. The plan shall contain the  signature and certification information of the Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor. All reconstruction work disturbing surfaces which contain lead­containing materials shall have a certified Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor prepare a detailed plan, to be included in the project specifications, specifying who is responsible for, and the measures required for occupant protection, worksite preparation, work  methods, cleaning and clearance testing, in general accordance with the HUD Guidelines. The plan shall contain the  signature and certification information of the Lead Risk Assessor or Project Supervisor.

NYSED Guidance ITEM 4 – Discussion Occupant Protection/Worksite Preparation Varies on amount of work Typically less plasticization than asbestos work Often no negative pressure De Minimis have minimal work area preparation (HUD uses 2 sf per room not the EPA 6 sf per room)

NYSED Guidance ITEM 4 – Discussion Work Methods Prohibited Work Methods Open flame burning or torching Machine sanding or grinding without HEPA local exhaust Abrasive blasting without HEPA local exhaust Heat guns over 1100° Dry scraping (except for limited area at electric hazard Paint stripping with a volatile stripper in a poorly ventilated space

NYSED Guidance ITEM 4 – Discussion Work Methods Work Methods Building component removal On-site and off-site paint removal Repair Paint stabilization Encapsulation Enclosure

NYSED Guidance ITEM 4 – Discussion Cleaning HEPA vacuum Wet cleaning

NYSED Guidance ITEM 4 – Discussion Clearance Testing HUD Guidelines have variation for type and extent of work, but typically a minimum of 4 wipe samples are required. It’s not “Abatement” so can’t we follow EPA’s RRP Clearance? NO HUD Guidelines Chapter 4: Lead-Based Paint and Housing Renovation Pre-1978 housing, dust wipe clearance testing is required instead of cleaning verification.

NYSED Guidance ITEM 4 – Discussion Clearance Testing – Clearance Criteria EPA RRP Clearance Criteria Floors “Swifter Sweep” each 40 sf and compare to verification card If it doesn’t pass reclean and repeat clearance If it still doesn’t pass wait one hour or until dry and clean with dry cloth and you’re done Window sills Wipe with wet disposable cleaning cloth and compare to verification card If it doesn’t pass reclean and repeat clearance If it still doesn’t pass wait one hour or until dry and clean with dry cloth and you’re done

NYSED Guidance ITEM 4 – Discussion Clearance Testing – Clearance Criteria EPA Wipe Sample Clearance Criteria Floors - 40 µg/sf Interior window sills - 250 µg/sf Window troughs - 400 µg/sf New HUD Grant Wipe Sample Clearance Criteria Floors - 10 µg/sf Porch Floors - 40 µg/sf Interior window sills - 100 µg/sf Window troughs - 100 µg/sf

NYSED Guidance ITEM 5 Workers performing reconstruction work which may disturb surfaces containing lead are not required to be EPA trained and certified.  However, any project which is strictly for the removal of lead containing surfaces and lead contaminated dust and soil is an "abatement" project as defined by the EPA and must comply fully with EPA Regulations 40 CFR 745, including the requirements for EPA trained and certified workers.

NYSED Guidance ITEM 5 - Discussion It’s only abatement if its specific purpose is permanent elimination of a lead hazard and not simply renovation. Appropriate training and certification is in line with Lead-Safe Work Practices. In other words RRP.

NYSED Guidance ITEM 6 Any construction work where an employee may be occupationally  exposed to lead must comply with OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1926.62 which includes safety training and education.

NYSED Guidance ITEM 6 - Discussion NYSED calls out training, but all OSHA requirements apply.

NYSED Guidance ITEM 7 Routine building maintenance shall be performed in general  accordance with chapter 17 of the HUD Guidelines. This chapter describes safe practices for routine maintenance to provide sufficient protection to workers and building occupants.

NYSED Guidance ITEM 7 - Discussion This applies to school district personnel.

Disposal of Residential Lead Construction Debris EPA does not regulate waste from residential abatement, demolition or construction as hazardous waste. July 31, 2000 EPA Clarification June 18, 2003 RCRA amendment Applies to single family homes, apartment buildings, public housing, and military barracks Applies to home owners and contractors Certain LBP waste (such as large quantities of concentrated lead paint waste – paint chips, dust, or sludges) from residential deleading activities may be subject to more stringent requirements of State, local, and/or tribal authorities.

Disposal of Residential Lead Construction Debris June 18, 2003 allows disposal at C&D landfills as well as municipal landfills EPA encourages contacting your state, local and/or tribal government to determine whether any restrictions apply to the disposal of residential LBP waste

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