The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with two Denver-area and three North Dakota contractors, resolving alleged violations of the lead-based paint renovation, repair…
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Industry Associations: EPA Online Lead Paint Training a Good Start
As previously reported by DWM, remodelers who are certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work on homes that may contain lead paint under…
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EPA Leads Focused Lead Paint Hazard Enforcement Effort in New Haven, Conn.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently led a focused enforcement effort to combat lead paint hazards in New Haven, Conn. Over a several-week period…
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EPA Fines Two California-Based Companies for Lead Paint Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently fined two companies, Calspec Enterprises Inc. and Waypoint Homes Inc., a total of $46,550 for failing to comply…
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New Bill Attempts to Scale Back the LRRP Rule’s Power
Bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) Rule is being applauded by industry associations nationwide. In…
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EPA Fines Property Management Firm Nearly $75,000 for Lead Paint
The Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with Garden Homes Management Corp. of Stamford, Conn., for alleged violations of EPA’s Lead Paint Disclosure and…
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EPA to Revise Lead Paint Program
On Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed three minor changes to its Lead-based Paint Activities and the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting programs…
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New Year, New Regulations: Maryland’s Lead Paint Rules Updated
The state of Maryland is renewing its efforts to combat lead poisoning from lead paint—sort of. As of January 1, 2015, all rental properties built…
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Another Contractor Faces Penalty for Violating Lead Renovation Rule
James J. Welch & Co. Inc., based in Salem, Mass., faces a penalty of $28,125 for allegedly violating a requirement designed to protect children from…
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Springfield, Mass. Housing Authority Settles Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Case
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that the Springfield, Mass., Housing Authority will pay an $11,000…