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Published on March 31st, 2008

EPA Creates New Lead Paint Requirements

by Trey Granger

EPA is issuing a new rule starting in April 2010 that will cover renovations of facilities built before 1978, aiming to protect children from exposure to lead-based paint.

Under the new “Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program,” workers will have lead-safe work practice standards and required certification/training for paid contractors and maintenance professionals.

Almost 38 million homes in the United States contain some lead-based paint. On the off-chance that you have cans of lead-based paint laying around your garage, use Earth 911’s recycling locator to find out how to properly dispose of it. Learn more about paint disposal in general.

Trey Granger

Trey Granger

Trey Granger is a staff member at Earth911.com.

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