Part 745 Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures

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2 Part 745 Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures Overview Safe Work Practice Requirements - RRP Common Misconceptions Enforcement & Outreach Public & Commercial Buildings

3 OVERVIEW Subpart E Residential Property Renovation Otherwise known as RRP Subpart F Disclosure of Known Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards Upon Sale or Lease of Residential Property The Disclosure Rule Subpart L Lead-Based Paint Activities Abatement

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5 Information distribution Dwelling units Common areas Child occupied facilities Written acknowledgment Work Practice Standards Standards for renovation activities Certified firms Post warning signs Contain the work area

6 WORK PRACTICES INTERIOR Remove or cover all objects from the work area Close and cover all ducts, windows and doors Cover the floor surface with taped-down plastic sheeting Ensure that all personnel, tools, and other items are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area

7 WORK PRACTICES EXTERIOR Close all doors and windows within 20 feet of the renovation Cover the ground with plastic sheeting to a sufficient distance to collect falling paint debris. This should be a minimum of 10 feet from the renovation.

8 WORK PRACTICES EXTERIOR CONTINUED Vertical containment is required if the renovation will affect surfaces within 10 feet of the property line Ground containment can stop at the edge of the vertical containment

9 Some Practices are Prohibited open-flame burning or torching machines that remove paint by means of high speed operations such as: Sanding Grinding power planing needle gun abrasive blasting, or sandblasting, unless they are used with HEPA exhaust control operating a heat gun above 1100 degrees Fahrenheit

10 RENOVATION WASTES Contain waste until it is removed from the work area for storage or disposal Store collected waste so that dust and debris do not escape out of the work area Contain waste during transport from renovation area For COFs, if the amount of waste generated exceeds 220 lbs/job site/month, it should be treated as hazardous waste

11 Cleaning the Work Area Collect paint chips and seal in heavy-duty bag Remove and mist protective plastic Fold the plastic dirty-side inwards Tape shut or seal in heavy-duty bags Dispose

12 POST RENOVATION CLEANING Clean walls starting at the ceiling and working down to the floor Vacuum all remaining surfaces and objects in the work area, including furniture and fixtures, with a HEPA vacuum Wipe all remaining surfaces and objects in the work area with a damp cloth Mop uncarpeted floors Must pass a visual inspection

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14 Certified Firms Certified Renovators Certified Renovators that are sole proprietors Property Managers that use employees to renovate

15 Regulated Property Commercial property that is being converted to residential space Vacant buildings 55 and older communities Housing for the elderly definition specifies elderly as over 62 years old Housing that looks new or has been remodeled - unless tested

16 The Opt-Out Rule Originated in April 22, 2008 final rulemaking Removed in May 6, 2010 final rulemaking Expired on July 6, 2010

17 Window replacements internal AND external renovation

18 1018 Disclosure is not required if building has a lead-free certification Interior only lead-free cert is not enough. Disclosure still required

19 Emergency Measures Interim Controls Minor Repair and Maintenance Demolition

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21 Region 2 Lead Team RRP Region wide Abatement Program - New York and VI Region wide Training Providers RRP Region wide Abatement (NY&VI)

22 Known Regulated RRP Community Region 2 Number of Accredited Trainers: 76 Number of Certified Firms: over 20,000

23 TIPS & COMPLAINTS NATIONALLY BY REGION 6/11/12

24 Total Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Tips & Complaints by Quarter

25 THE CURRENT NUMBER OF TIPS & COMPLAINTS RECEIVED IN REGION 2 IS 628

26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2012 EPA Fines 16 Firms for Violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule WASHINGTON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced 16 enforcement actions for violations of the lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP). 25% OF THESE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS WERE WITHIN REGION 2

27 Civil Enforcement Cases and Settlements cases/civil/tsca/lrrprule.html

28 Important Links basedpaint-consolidatederpp0810.pdf

29 HURRICANE SANDY OUTREACH Jersey Shore Home Show Ocean County Home and Remodeling Show

30 National Post Card Mailing to Uncertified Renovators January 9, 2013 Post card mailing to 500,000 Uncertified contractors nationwide

31 Hometime Segment Lead-Safe Certified Remodeling with Dean Johnson shown in February on PBS and syndicated networks to watch video

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34 Protect your Family from Lead in Your Home updated December 12, 2012 available in: English Spanish Vietnamese Russian Arabic Somali

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36 Previous Deadlines: December 2011 June 15, 2012 Current Deadline: July 1, 2015

37 December 31, 2012, Federal Register Notice EPA has until July 1, 2015, to either: Propose a rule covering RRP in public and commercial buildings or Determine that those activities do not create lead-based paint hazards

38 Federal Register Notice announced the opening of a public comment period which ends on April 1, 2013 Summary of public comments planned for release before public meeting Public meeting planned for June 26, 2013 more information to be published in the federal register this spring

39 Vickie Pane Regional Lead Coordinator USEPA Region 2 pane.vickie@epa.gov Region 2 Main Lead Line: