EPA announces stricter lead paint policies impacting millions of American homes
In a ruling issued Thursday, the EPA is cracking down on lead paint dust that remains in millions of homes and poses a health risk to young children.
The EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities
More homes could require lead paint abatement after EPA bolsters standards
The EPA announced new standards for requiring the removal of lead paint from homes and child care facilities build before 1978.
Biden Admin Toughens Standards to Protect Children From Lead Paint
President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced new standards that place strict limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shared details of the new rule in a press release while noting it is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
Biden administration cracks down on lead paint, a serious threat to children’s health
Lead exposure, even at a low level, can cause serious developmental delays and other lifelong effects on children, such as hearing and speech challenges.
EPA adopts stronger lead paint exposure standards
The Environmental Protection Agency Thursday finalized stronger standards for identifying and cleaning up lead paint dust in pre-1978 U.S. homes and child care facilities.
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EPA targets lead paint, finalizes rule limiting kids' exposure
Washington — Two weeks after setting a nationwide deadline for removal of lead pipes, the Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and ...
EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
Two weeks after setting a nationwide deadline for removal of lead pipes, the Biden administration is imposing strict new ...