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Lead Laws: State of Maine and
US EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
Background
Abatement vs. Renovation
Homeowners, Contractors, Lead Professionals
Intent of laws: eliminate canary in coal mine effect
Maine Lead Laws
Emergency Provision Who: Everyone What: Good faith effort How: Inspections by
DEP staff
RRP Overview
Federal law Pre-1978 housing or
child occupied facilities Disturbs lead based paint For compensation Requires:
Training/certification Notification of occupants Specific work practices Cleanup Recordkeeping
RRP: Are there exemptions?
Disturb less than 6 square feet per room inside or 20 square feet per side outside
Housing free of lead paint (professional lead inspector) or component free of lead paint (certified renovator)
Zero-bedroom Housing for elderly or disabled with no children Emergency renovation
RRP: Pre-renovation education
First piece of law in effect – 2008
Provide brochure to occupants
Signs at work site Retain records for three
years
RRP: Training and certification
8 hour training by accredited trainer “Tailgate training”
allowed for some workers
Firm certification $300 5 year renewal cycle
Many trainers Statewide
RRP: Work practices
Site preparation Prohibited practices
Open flame burning Heat guns above 1100
degrees Machine removal without
HEPA attachment
Clean up. Clean up. Clean up.
RRP: Recordkeeping
Three years Pre-notification (sign-
off) Cleanup Enforcement
RRP: Looking ahead
First phase implementation 2009
Work practices April 2010
Changes June 2010 Next changes July 2011
Other laws
HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule More stringent Overlap with RRP Rule
OSHA Worker safety
Lead Disclosure Law “Blue book” Sellers Landlords/lessors
Resources
www.epa.gov/lead Searchable FAQ database
www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/lead Lead training calendar
www.maine.gov/healthyhomes Lead information Tips on living safely with lead paint
Beth PratteMaine Department of Environmental
ProtectionLead and Asbestos Hazard Prevention Unit
