Lead program

As an example, if the work requires that the lead-based paint is to be disturbed by drilling a hole in a beam (the beam that has been painted with lead-based paint), will workers be exposed to lead in the air Wliat should be done under the standard to be sure that workers are not being overexposed Under the standards 29 CER 1910.1025, Oeeupational Exposure to Lead in General Industry, and 29 CER 1926.62, Oeeupational Exposure to Lead in Construetion, the following are some eri-teria that should be applied to determine who should be enrolled in the lead program. 

NLSP. 1998. Reference guide for consumers. Part 5. guide for general information on state lead programs. National Lead Service Providers Listing System, http //www.leadlisting.org... 

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics - Lead Program. Online. Available HTTP (accessed 4 April 2003). 

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Hilts SR, Pan UW, Wh ite ER and Yates CL (1995) Trail Lead Program Exposure Pathways Investigations. Pinal Report, Trail, British Columbia, Canada Trail Community Lead Task Porce. 

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The restrictions on lead under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) are just a small portion of the universe of lead regulation. This chapter is limited to an introduction to the TSCA lead programs, all of which focus on lead paint, the hazards inherent in removing lead paint, hazards from deteriorated lead paint, and renovations where lead paint is present. 

There are two primary TSCA lead programs, the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule and the Disclosure Rule. Both were authorized by The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, codified as... 

C.F.R. 745.107(a). Lead programs under other statutes do require lead abatement for example, federal agencies and purchasers of certain federal property are required to abate lead under Title X of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. 66 Fed. Reg. 1206 (Jan. 5.2001). 

The Disclosure Rule applies nationwide, including in states and tribes with authorized lead programs. It also applies to the federal government when it sells or leases property. It does not apply to foreclosure sales, leases of housing that has been certified to be lead free, short-term leases of one hundred days or less that have no possibility of renewal or extension, and renewals of existing leases when all required information has been disclosed and is still current. ... 

Most states have their own lead programs which have been authorized by the EPA and supplant the lead-based paint activities rule in subpart L. ° States and tribes may seek authorization under the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule in addition to the lead-based paint activities rule of Subpart L. Section 404 of TSCA ° requires state programs to be at least as protective as the TSCA program before the EPA can authorize them. In those jurisdictions where the state or tribal program has not been authorized by EPA, both the federal and state or tribal programs will be in effect. States and Tribes may become authorized by the EPA to administer and enforce the renovation... 

Of all the TSCA programs, the lead programs are the most actively enforced. About half of aU the TSCA-related complaints and proposed orders that the EPA issued in fiscal years 2001 through 2009 were for lead violations. Section 409 of TSCA subjects aU violations of the TSCA lead program to the civil and criminal penalties in TSCA 16. The current maximum daily penalty for a TSCA violation after January 12,2009 is 37,500. The maximum penalty is scheduled for review and possible increase to keep up with inflation in 2012 and every four years after that ... 

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The investigation of a home for lead sources may be done by the local health department or lead program. However, that is not the only option and sometimes not an option at all. State and local health departments often do not have the jurisdiction to intervene unless a child s blood lead level is 20 or 25 xg/dl or greater. 

Note for landlords Some states and localities require landlords to abate lead from rental property if it is occupied by a child who is lead poisoned. In some cases the landlord might also be required to provide alternate living quarters during the time it takes to get the job done. For the requirements in your state, contact your state lead program, listed in Appendix A. 

Some parents have found that when state authorities are difficult to deal with, the local health department may be the source of needed support. In other cases, if the local agency is unable to help, parents may find the necessary expertise and assistance from the state lead program. In one case, when a family was having a hard time getting local authorities to come to their aid, a journalist intervened and advocated for them, and got a response at the state level. Some parents have even found individuals at federal agencies, such as the GDC, or the lead hot line run by the National Safety Council to be very helpful. 

Hospitals and state lead programs may have social workers to help lead-poisoned families deal with some of the repercussions of lead poisoning. 

Generally, you can choose any one of a number of methods to control lead paint hazards, except for those that are prohibited, as long as the property is found to be safe when it is inspected and tested after the work and cleanup are completed. In a few states and localities, the law requires certain measures for rental property. Less stringent standards may be set for owner-occupied housing. Check your state lead program and local board of health to see if there are any specific requirements in your area. 

In some states, a variety of government-funded loans and grants are offered for lead abatement work. In addition, some states offer tax credits for expenses for abating lead paint. Financial assistance varies greatly from state to state. To learn about financial assistance programs in your area, contact your state lead program, listed in Appendix A,... 

Special types of encapsulating coatings have been developed that are more effective than ordinary paint in keeping a contaminated area covered. These products must be flexible, abrasion resistant, chemical and water resistant, temperature resistant, and in conformance with fire code requirements. They are more expensive and more difficult to apply than ordinary paint, but are more difficult to dislodge and more effective at keeping the old paint covered up. Some states have certified specific products for covering lead paint. To find out if encapsulants have been certified in your state for lead abatement, call your state lead program, listed in Appendix A. 

Application of encapsulants may be done by the homeowner. Follow the directions carefully, including those regarding safety precautions and protective equipment to be used. For a videotape demonstrating the encapsulation process, contact the Massachusetts state lead program, listed in Appendix A. 

The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), in Boston, has established a data base to provide information to advocacy groups around the country about various state laws pertaining to lead poisoning. For the phone number ofyour state lead program contact, see Appendix A. For information on CLF s lead poisoning data base, see the listing in Appendix B, under Advocacy. 

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