Latest Lead Paint News

Read the latest news about the lead paint regulation, compliance, and training. This section includes an overview of the rule including getting certified, work practices, record keeping, cleaning verification, and training.

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NAHB Argues for Reinstatement of LRRP Opt-Out Provision in Court The Washington, D.C. Circuit Court heard oral arguments from NAHB and the Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 1 concerning EPA’s removal of the opt-out provision from its Lead; Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule, and while a final decision will be some time in coming, the … 11/3/2011	Web page
EPA Revises Renovate Right Pamphlet The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is advising homeowners to test their homes for lead paint dust after getting any remodeling or renovation work done – and now requiring remodelers to inform homeowners of that option through its newly revised Renovate Right pamphlet. 8/4/2011	Web page
NAHB Remodelers Applaud EPA Rejection of Renovation Clearance Testing Requirements NAHB Remodelers commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for rejecting a proposal to add third-party clearance testing to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP).  The lead rule applies to homes built before 1978 and requires renovator training and certification, … 7/15/2011	Web page
NAHB Actions Launch Legislation to Limit EPA Funding In a rare voice vote, the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., that would limit funding for enforcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule until the agency approves a more accurate lead paint … 7/13/2011	Web page
NAHB Has Member Resources to Assist Remodelers With Lead Rule Compliance With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stepping up inspections and enforcement actions on contractors working in residences subject to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, NAHB has developed members-only resources to help remodelers with lead rule compliance. Remodelers working … 6/27/2011	NBN Article
EPA Takes Enforcement Action on Lead Rule A YouTube video of workers scraping paint from the siding of an old Maine home has led to an enforcement action under the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region I (New England) office. 5/17/2011	Web page
Lead Rule Litigation Find information on NAHB's litigation regarding the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, including copies of petitions and updates. 10/7/2010	Internal Link
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