2010-04-26 12:58
The EPA has removed the Opt-out provision in the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program.
A press release dated April 23, 2010 announced "A final rule to apply lead-safe work practi… Read More
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EPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program, 40 CFR Part 745, subpart E is now law. Are there dangers when working in structures that may contain lead-based paint? Here are resources and links that can be used by small contractors, landlords/property managers, and home owners to successfully and safely work on pre-1978 homes and properties. Each page contains useful information and tips. Your comments are welcome.
2010-04-22 14:09
The following anouncement was made on the EPA website: "April 20, 2010 -- EPA joined with the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develo… Read More
2010-04-13 11:14
Since I am now an EPA certified firm as well as a certified renovator let me give you a little perspective of the dilema I now face.
When I received my certificate from th… Read More
2010-04-02 01:24
When working on pre-1978 residences contractors will be required to use HEPA vacuums during the project. The major source of lead contamination and lead poisoning… Read More
2010-03-29 04:57
New links are freqently added on the links page. Also a new page has been added called Lead Poisoning - Real Life Experiences. I am using this page to relate… Read More
2010-03-28 19:47
In response to concerns expressed by the National Association of Home Builders, ten (10) US Senators sent a letter dated March 25, 2010 to the Office of Management and Budget. Thi… Read More
2010-03-27 23:14
The Consumer Product Safety Commission published document #5054, entitled What You Should Know About Lead Paint In Your Home: Safety Alert. The document is copied below:
Lead-ba… Read More
2010-03-22 15:14
The EPA is now providing a list of certified firms. The following link will take you to the Lead Renovator Professionals page and tool box. On the right side of the page is the L… Read More
2010-03-13 15:24
Would you like to see a web-site that can be used by homeowners, rental property owners, property management firms, to locate you?
Would you like to see a resource that can be used to… Read More
2010-03-12 23:59
To get a sense of some of the unexpected problems that may arise check out this article posted today by Matt Phair, HousingZone Contributing Editor.
link to housingzone.com htt… Read More
2010-03-12 17:29
What are the circumstances if you are a Residential Rental Property Owner? If you normally use a contractor, starting April 22 you must use a firm that is certified by the EPA and… Read More
2010-03-12 16:30
For anyone who would like to make comments please click on one of the following:
the word "comments" below the post
the title of the post such as "How to comment"
or, the button "Links… Read More
2010-03-09 04:27
There has been much discussion on different contractor and remodeler forums about the EPA RRP rules and regulations. Most do not have kind words about how this is being handled.&n&hell…Read More
2010-03-06 16:52
Why do I want to discuss the new EPA regulations to be implemented on April 22, 2010?
Some back ground information may be in order.
I started painting during high school and c… Read More
2010-03-06 16:48
As a small painting contractor in a rural area of Pennsylvania, I have been spending time researching and learning what requirements the EPA will have to work on homes or buildings that are… Read More
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