Congress adopted the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act in 1992. It amended the Toxic Substances Control Act to add a Title IV on Lead Exposure Reduction. Section 402(c)(3) of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2682(c)(3) required that EPA adopts regulations on or before October 28, 1996 for renovation or remodeling activities in target housing, public buildings constructed before 1978, and commercial buildings that create lead-based paint hazards.
EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and pre-schools built before 1978 have their firm certified by EPA (or an EPA authorized state), use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices.
Refresher courses are required every 5 years, and taken BEFORE certification expires, or another 8 hour class must be taken.
Tracking the Rulemaking
Original Final Rule - Fed. Reg. Notice Final Economic Impact Analysis /Change in Analysis from Draft
EPA Penalty Rule: December 11, 2008 - Fed. Reg. Notice Increased the maximum penalty from $32,500 to $37,500
Fee Rule: March 20, 2009 - Fed. Reg. Notice Final Economic Impact Analysis
Technical Corrections: May 8, 2009 Fed. Reg. Notice
Technical Corrections: July 15, 2009 Fed. Reg. Notice
Opt-Out/Post Renovation Notice Proposed Rule: October 28, 2009 Fed. Reg. Notice Draft Economic Impact Analysis
Opt-Out/Post Renovation Notice Final Rule: May 6, 2010 Fed. Reg. Notice
Clearance/Dust Wipe Testing Proposed Rule: May 6, 2010 Fed. Reg. Notice
Non-Residential Buildings Proposed Rule: May 6, 2010 Fed. Reg. Notice
Clearance/Dust Wipe Testing Final Rule: July 15, 2011 Fed. Reg.Notice
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