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The Lead-Related
Information website provides access to information on all aspects
of the Federal lead poisoning prevention program, with a special focus
on the efforts within the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT),
and includes the National Lead Information Center Hotline at 1-800-LEAD-FYI.
"Finding
a Qualified Lead Professional for Your Home" (PDF Format) is a pamphlet
to help assist the homeowner in finding a qualified lead professional
to test for lead-based paint.
The Pre-Renovation
Education Program was created because improperly conducted renovations
in housing with lead-based paint can create serious health hazards to
workers and occupants by releasing large amounts of lead dust and debris.
Information is provided on the requirements for conducting renovations
in pre-1978 housing.
"Protect
Your Family From Lead in Your Home", also available in Spanish, is
a pamphlet containing information regarding the health risks associated
with exposure to lead and lead-based paint in the home, and how to reduce
your risk.
The Residential
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Program recognizes that families have
a right to know about lead-based paint and potential lead hazards in their
homes. EPA and HUD have worked together to develop disclosure requirements
for sales and leases of older housing.
The
Consumer
Labeling Initiative (CLI)
is a voluntary, cooperative effort
to foster pollution prevention, empower consumer choice, and improve understanding
by presenting clear, consistent,and useful safe use, environmental, and
health information on household consumer product labels.
EPA is proposing to amend the the Asbestos Abatement Projects; Worker Protection
Rule (EPA WPR) issued under the authority of TSCA. It is intended to extend
protection from the risks associated with asbestos exposure to State and
local government workers in 27 states not otherwise covered by OSHA asbestos
standards, or by OSHA-approved State Worker Protection plans.
The Asbestos Worker Protection Rule (Federal Register
(59 FR 54746)) & Selected Supporting Documents
Text of Published Proposed Asbestos Worker Protection Rule
Selected Supporting Documents for
Proposed Asbestos Worker Protection Rule
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