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 ...
EPA finalizes lead dust standards meant to reduce toxic exposure for children
The new lead dust standards shortly follow EPA’s final rule requiring all lead service lines to be replaced within the next ...
EPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities
Any level of lead paint dust in is considered hazardous, according to new requirements for identifying and cleaning up the ...
EPA finalizes tougher standards for lead paint dust
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the finalization of a rule that declares any detectable amount of ...
EPA finalizes stricter rules for lead paint dust in homes, childcare facilities
Paint that contains lead was banned in 1978, but more than 30 million American homes are believed to still contain it, ...
EPA adopts stronger lead paint exposure standards
The Environmental Protection Agency Thursday finalized stronger standards for identifying and cleaning up lead paint dust in ...
EPA toughens requirements to remove lead paint dust around children
Lead is a potent neurotoxin, and exposure can damage the brain and nervous system, particularly in babies and children.
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EPA targets lead paint, finalizes rule limiting kids' exposure
The EPA estimates the new rule will reduce the lead exposures ... The new rule, which takes effect early next year, targets levels of lead dust generated by paint. Currently, 10 micrograms per square ...