RULES 1-4 DETAILS
Rule #1: Opt-out Rule
On April 22, 2010, EPA issued a final rule removing the provision in the LRRP rule that allowed homeowners to opt out of the rule if: 1) they occupy the housing to be renovated, 2) no child under six or pregnant woman lives there, and 3) no child under six is present on a regular basis. The result is that the LRRP rule now covers an estimated 50 percent more renovations, greatly increasing the number of children and adults protected against exposures to lead-based paint hazards, but also increasing the scope of the implementation and compliance efforts facing the Agency and the states. (back to EPA Lead Requirements page)
Rule #2: Clearance Rule
On April 22, 2010, the EPA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to require renovation firms to conduct quantitative dust wipe sampling at the conclusion of a subset of renovations that typically create large amounts of leaded dust and to demonstrate through quantitative dust wipe sampling that they have achieved the established dust-lead clearance standards.
In fiscal year 2011, the agency will respond to comments on the NPRM and complete any additional analysis necessary to issue a final rule by July 15, 2011, as stipulated in the settlement agreement. Changes to existing agency outreach and training materials will be identified to address the final action to be published in July 2011. Revised materials will be developed, printed and disseminated via the National Lead Information Center in fiscal year 2012.
Important Update: July 15, 2011, The EPA announced that it will not be promulgating additional Clearance and Clearance Testing Requirements to the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (LRRP). Click here for details of this determination. (back to EPA Lead Requirements page)
Extend LRRP to Public and Commercial Buildings
Rule #3: Exterior Rule
By December 15, 2011, the Agency must issue an NPRM to establish work practice requirements for renovations on the exterior of public and commercial buildings other than child-occupied facilities. Final action on the Exterior NPRM must be taken by July 15, 2013. In fiscal year 2011 and fiscal year 2012, the Agency will be conducting technical and economic data analysis for the NPRM in order to meet the December 2011 deadline. In fiscal year 2012 and fiscal year 2013, the Agency will be responding to public comments on the NPRM and conducting the analysis necessary to take final action by July 15, 2013, as stipulated in the settlement agreement. (back to EPA Lead Requirements page)
Rule #4: Interior Rule
By September 30, 2011, the Agency must consult with the EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) on a risk assessment methodology to evaluate the hazards posed by renovations in the interior of public and commercial buildings not covered by the final LRRP rule. In July and December 2010, the Agency consulted with the SAB on this issue. Within 18 months after receiving the final SAB report, the Agency must either issue a NPRM to establish work practice requirements for interior renovations in public and commercial buildings or conclude that these activities do not create lead-based paint hazards. In fiscal year 2012, the Agency will evaluate the results of the SAB review and conduct the additional analysis necessary to make a final determination on issuing proposed work practice requirements for this category of renovations. (back to EPA Lead Requirements page)
Background Information
Archived news articles, press releases and letters to government officials
AAMA Press Releases and Articles
EPA Announces Delay of Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rules Envorcement
6/23/2010 press release
AAMA and Northeast Manufacturers Meet with Government Leaders Call For Support
5/25/2010 press release
AAMA Continues Efforts to Support Opt-Out Provision as EPA’s New Lead Paint Rules Take Effect
4/22/2010 press release
AAMA Meets with Government Officials to Encourage Delaying Implementation of EPA’s Lead Paint Rules
March 2010 AAMA e-News article
Additional News Articles
EPA Rule Increases Protection from Lead-Paint Poisoning Agency also extends deadline for required training
7/6/2010 EPA Press Release
EPA Issues Clarification on LRRP Enforcement Delay
6/30/2010 Window & Door article
Lead Rule Delayed? Not So Fast: An Attorney's Look at the EPA Delay Memo
6/22/2010 ProSales Online article
EPA Announces Delay of Lead Paint Rule Enforcement
6/18/2010 Qualified Remodeler Article
EPA Lead Rule Costing Sales at 25% of Dealers, Survey Finds
5/4/2010 ProSales Online article
EPA Adds New Record-Keeping Requirements to Lead Rule
4/27/2010 Window & Door article
EPA Reportedly to Remove Opt-Out for Lead Safe Work Practices
4/22/2010 Door and Window Manufacturer Magazine article
Letters to Government Officials
AAMA Letter to Senator Barbara Boxer focusing on the mandatory use of lead test kits known by EPA to register a high percentage of false positives
6/7/2010
Letter to Senate Committee
5/11/2010
(back to EPA Lead Requirements page)
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