On June 1,1998 the EPA published a final rule requiring certain persons who perform renovations on pre-1978 target housing to provide a lead hazard information pamphlet to owners and residents of that housing before commencing the renovation. This paper reviews
- Which housing is covered
- Which renovation activities are covered
- Information distribution requirements
- Record keeping requirements
- Enforcement activities
- Safe work practices
Related Resources
- EPA Withdraws Agency Guidance Regarding Property Management Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
- NMHC Leads Industry in Calling on EPA to Withdraw Notice Concerning the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (“RRP Rule”)
- Industry Coalition Comments on EPA’s “Withdrawal of Two Answers to Frequent Questions About Property Management Companies and the Toxic Substances Control Act Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule”
- Real Estate Coalition Amicus Brief in Support of EPA Lead Hazard Level Definition
- GAO Releases Report on Lead Testing for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Properties