1. Lead Paint Hazards: Rules and Resources Beth Chase, Office of Communications and Outreach MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Protecting Maine’s Air, Land and Water

2. Disturbing Lead-Based Paint Intent and scope of project Abatement To remove or eliminate lead hazards Often ordered Renovation Incidental lead removal MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep

3. Emergency Provision Maine law Applies to anyone Disturbing lead-based paint Reasonable precautions to prevent release of lead to environment Report complaints to DEP Lead and Asbestos Staff (207) 287-2651 www.maine.gov/dep/waste/lead MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep

4. Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Federal law Disturbing lead-based paint Applies to anyone receiving compensation Pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities Contractors must be trained and certified Report violations and information: www.epa.gov/lead or 1-800-424-5323(LEAD) www.epa.gov/lead MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep

5. Disclosure Rule Federal law Applies at residential real estate transactions (sale or lease) Disclose all known lead-based paint hazard information Include Lead Warning Statement attachment to contract or lease www.epa.gov/lead MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep

6. Housing Registry Resource to find lead-safe housing Landlords self-certify lead status Tenants search by lead criteria Other search criteria www.mainehousing.org MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep

7. www.maine.gov/dep