1. 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

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

3. 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

4. Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Lead-Based Paint Certification Program

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

11. EPA Web Page: Brochures and Training

12. Contacts U.S. EPA, Region 4 61 Forsyth Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303
Rose Anne Rudd,
Keith Bates,
Alex Winston,
National Lead Information Center: LEAD (5323)