The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) rule was fully implemented on April 22, 2010. Adding to the already complex regulatory regime, EPA has just taken three new actions that widen the rule's potential impact on the construction industry. Most notably, EPA is also exploring whether or not to impose the RRP requirements to the exteriors - and possibly even the interiors - of all public and commercial buildings.
AGC has distributed news articles that explain the legal requirements and a contractor's responsibilities under EPA's RRP rule, and has more information on the EPA's most recent actions here. AGC urges construction professionals to remain aware of these changing standards and take appropriate action to assure compliance with all lead-based paint rules. AGC will continue to monitor and report on any new developments in AGC's Environmental Observer online at http://newsletters.agc.org/environment.
For more information, please contact Leah Pilconis at (703) 837-5332 or pilconisl@agc.org.
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