Other Lead Links

In addition to the efforts underway in OPPT, many other EPA offices, government agencies, and other organizations are involved in efforts to reduce harmful exposure to lead in the environment. They include:

National Lead Information Center (NLIC):  The National Lead Information Center (NLIC) provides the general public and professionals with information about lead hazards and their prevention. NLIC operates under a contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with funding from EPA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

EPA Regional Office Lead Coordinators: Complementing the ongoing policy development effort at EPA Headquarters in Washington, EPA maintains 10 Regional Offices to implement Federal environmental programs around the country. These Regional Offices cooperate with Federal , State, interstate, and local agencies, as well as with industry, academic institutions, and other private groups, to ensure that their Region's needs are addressed and that Federal environmental laws are upheld.

Office of Air and Radiation: Establishes standards for industrial lead emissions and sets standards for ambient air quality.

Office of Children's Health Protection:    Implements EPA's commitment to protect children from environmental health hazards.  OCHP's mission is to make the protection of children's health a fundamental goal of public health and environmental protection in the United States.

Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance:  Works in partnership with EPA Regional Offices, State Governments, Tribal Governments and other Federal agencies, to ensure compliance with the nation's environmental laws.

Office of Indoor Air Quality: Promotes efforts to improve indoor air quality, including efforts to reduce risks from household lead -based paint hazards.

Office of Pesticides Programs:  Developed a brochure that has helpful tips to prevent pesticide and lead poisonings

Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response: Develops standards for management of lead in solid and hazardous waste. In addition, OSWER oversees the cleanup of lead contamination at Superfund facilities. 

Office of Water: Develops standards for lead in drinking water. In addition, OW establishes effluent standards for industrial sources, and water quality standards for lakes, rivers, and streams. 

In addition to this link, the public may also want to contact the Office of Water: Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-4791; 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time; Monday - Friday. The Safe Drinking Water Hotline offers information and assistance to the regulated community (public water systems) and the public. This line includes information concerning various groundwater issues and the regulations and programs developed in response to the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986 and 1996.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Promotes state and local screening efforts and develops improved treatments for lead exposure.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Identifies and regulates sources of lead exposure in consumer products.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Sets standards for evaluation and management of lead in federally assisted housing, and promotes efforts to reduce lead hazards in privately owned housing. In addition, provides grants to communities to reduce lead hazards in housing.

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) The NCSL Lead Hazards Project assists states on the issue of lead poisoning prevention by facilitating information exchange among the states and by promoting improved coordination between the states and EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Develops work practice standards and worker exposure limits to protect workers from occupational lead exposure.