Statutory Authority
Residential Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X): Developed
a comprehensive federal strategy for reducing lead paint hazard
exposure. Provided the authority for the following regulations
by amending the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to include Tiltle
IV (Lead Exposure Reduction).
Final Regulations and
Policy
National Lead
Laboratory Accreditation Program (405(b)): Establishes protocols,
criteria, and minimum performance standards for laboratory analysis
of lead in paint, dust, and soil.
Hazard Standards for
Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil (403): Establishes standards
for lead-based paint hazards and lead dust cleanup levels in most
pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.
Training & Certification Program for
Lead-Based Paint Activities (402/404):Ensures that individuals
conducting lead-based paint abatement, risk assessment, or inspection
are properly trained and certified, that training programs are accredited,
and that these activities are conducted according to reliable, effective
and safe work practice standards.
Pre-Renovation Education Rule (406(b)):
Ensures that owners and occupants of most pre-1978 housing are
provided information concerning potential hazards of lead-based
paint exposure before certain renovations are begun on that housing.
Disclosure Rule (1018): Requires disclosure
of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards by persons
selling or leasing housing constructed before the phase out of residential
lead-based paint use in 1978.
Lead-Based Paint Debris Disposal:
Regulatory Status of Waste Generated by Contractors and Residents
from Lead-Based Paint Activities Conducted in Households.
Regulations Under Development
Standards for Renovation Activities in Homes
with Lead-Based Paint (402(c)): Seeks to establish standards
for individuals and firms conducting renovation activities that
create lead-based paint hazards in target housing and child-occupied
facilities.
Buildings and Structures Training and Certification
(402): Seeks to establish training, certification, and work
practice standards for individuals and firms conducting lead-based
paint activities in public buildings (except child-occupied facilities),
commercial buildings, and steel structures
TSCA and RCRA Proposed Rulemakings for Lead-Based
Paint Debris Disposal: Seek to establish new standards
for the management and disposal of lead-based paint (LBP) debris
generated by individuals or firms.
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