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Highlights
EPA Recognizes Lead Paint Test Kits - EPA is recognizing two currently available lead test kits, with limitations, as part of its effort to evaluate the effectiveness of lead test kits.
On October 16, 2008, EPA substantially strengthened the national ambient air quality standards for lead. The revised standards will improve health protection for at-risk groups, especially children.
Read about the lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. Lea acerca de la regla de la Remodelación, Reparación y Pintura a base de plomo.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued two lead safety podcasts. Click to download the recent CDC interviews: Is Your Child Safe from Lead Poisoning? and Renovate Right: Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children.
Fee Rule Proposal - On August 21, 2008, EPA issued a proposed rule to revise the existing fees for EPA's Lead-based Paint Activities regulations and to establish fees for the new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting program.
NBC's Today show highlights dangers and precautions to be aware of when renovating older housing or child care facilities. 
Speak to a Specialist
Contact the National Lead Information Center (NLIC) at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323)
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Keep up to date about lead renovation issues that affect you.
Why Do You Need to Be Concerned About Lead?
Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.
Most Common Sources of Lead Poisoning:
- Deteriorating lead-based paint
- Lead contaminated dust
- Lead contaminated residential soil
On this Web site:
- Basic Information Información Básica
- Facts about lead
- Health effects of lead
- Where lead is found
- Where lead is likely to be a hazard
- How to check your family and home for lead
- What you can do to protect your family
- Are you planning to buy or rent a home built before 1978?
- Renovating, repairing or painting a home, child care facility or school with lead-based paint
- Other EPA pamphlets on lead
- Where You Live - Get contacts for lead information in each EPA regional office.
- Renovation, Repair and Painting - Learn about EPA's lead-safety rules and lead-safe work practices.
- Lead Professionals - Read about EPA requirements for lead-based paint abatement for known hazards, inspection, and risk assessment.
- Grants - Read about EPA's grant programs to fund lead poisoning prevention activities in local communities and across the nation.
- Lead in the News - Read about recalls, lead in toys and children's jewelry and more.
- Rules and Regulations - Read about EPA regulations and policy guidance on lead abatement, cleanup, risk assessment, and remodeling and renovations.
- Resource Center - Access links to additional information sources on lead from other EPA offices and organizations involved in efforts to reduce lead exposure.
- Lead Hotline