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Laws and Regulations
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Statutory Authority
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X): This act developed a comprehensive federal strategy for reducing lead paint hazard exposure. It provides the authority for the following regulations by amending the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to include Title IV (Lead Exposure Reduction).
Final Regulations and Policy
40 CFR Part 745 - Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures.
Fee Rule: Revises and lowers the existing fees for EPA's Lead-based Paint Activities regulations and establishes fees for the new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting program.
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule (Standards for Renovation Activities in Homes with Lead-Based Paint (TSCA section 402(c)): Establishes standards for individuals and firms conducting renovation activities that create lead-based paint hazards in target housing and child-occupied facilities.
Clearance Rule (PDF) (29 pp, 290KB). The rule makes minor amendments to the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule related to training requirements and additional requirements for renovation firms. The rule does not imposing additional "clearance" requirements discussed in the proposed rule because the existing RRP work practices and cleaning protocols effectively reduce lead dust hazards.
Opt-out Rule (PDF) (18 pp, 121K). EPA has eliminated the "opt-out" provision that currently exempts a renovation firm from the training and work practice requirements of the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule. EPA also requires renovation firms to provide a copy of the records demonstrating compliance to the owner and, if different, the occupant of the building being renovated.
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Minor Amendments to RRP Rule. Read EPA's July 15, 2009, Federal Register Notice announcing a final rule to make minor revisions to the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) Rule. Read summary information on the rule relating to requirements for training providers to submit photos of trainees. The rule took effect immediately.
National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (TSCA section 405(b)): Establishes protocols, criteria, and minimum performance standards for laboratory analysis of lead in paint, dust, and soil.
Hazard Standards for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil (TSCA section 403): Establishes standards for lead-based paint hazards and lead dust cleanup levels in most pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.
Training and Certification Program for Lead-Based Paint Activities (TSCA sections 402/404): Ensures that individuals conducting lead-based paint abatement, risk assessment, or inspection are properly trained and certified, that training programs are accredited, and that these activities are conducted according to reliable, effective and safe work practice standards.
Pre-Renovation Education Rule (TSCA section 406(b)): Ensures that owners and occupants of most pre-1978 housing are provided information concerning potential hazards of lead-based paint exposure before certain renovations are begun on that housing.
Disclosure Rule (TSCA section 1018): Requires disclosure of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards by persons selling or leasing housing constructed before the phase-out of residential lead-based paint use in 1978.
Lead-Based Paint Debris Disposal: Regulatory Status of Waste Generated by Contractors and Residents from Lead-Based Paint Activities Conducted in Households.
Regulations under Development
Public and Commercial Buildings. This Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking announces EPA's intention to regulate renovations on the exteriors of public and commercial buildings.
Buildings and Structures Training and Certification (TSCA section 402): Seeks to establish training, certification, and work practice standards for individuals and firms conducting lead-based paint activities in public buildings (except child-occupied facilities), commercial buildings, and steel structures.
TSCA and RCRA Proposed Rulemakings for Lead-Based Paint Debris Disposal: Seeks to establish new standards for the management and disposal of lead-based paint (LBP) debris generated by individuals or firms.