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 Lead-based Paint 

 Issue Summary Overview
NAA/NMHC Issue Fact Sheet: Lead-based Paint
Federal laws regulate exposure to potentially toxic levels of lead in air, water, soil and consumer products including paint. Under the Residential Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, known as “Title X”, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulate lead-based paint in housing constructed prior to 1978.

 Recent Issue News
Apartment Industry Part of Coalition Supporting the Rehberg Amendment to EPA’s RRP Program
NAA/NMHC support the amendment to withhold enforcement and implementation funding of EPA’s Lead: RRP program until the EPA: 1) meets the obligations under its own rules and 2) approves a commercially-available lead test kit. (July 11, 2011)
Lead-based Paint - Renovation and Repair Rule Flagged as Harming Job Growth
NAA/NMHC and a coalition have submitted a letter identifying EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.
Lead-based Paint - Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Regulations Update Effective June 18, 2010
The EPA will delay enforcement of parts of its lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule.
Hazardous Materials - HUD Big Buy Reimbursement Program Eligibility
In 2000, HUD created the Big Buy Reimbursement Program to reimburse eligible properties for some or all of the cost of obtaining a lead hazard risk assessment required to comply with the Lead Safe Housing Rule (24 CFR Part 35).
Lead-based Paint - Complying with Federal Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair and Paint (RRP) Regulations for Pre-1978 Properties
This white paper from NAA/NMHC provides guidance for complying with the regulations including a summary, background and application of the RRP rule.
Lead-based Paint - Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule Update: EPA Amends RRP Rule Effective July 6
The EPA has amended its Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. The new requirements go into effect on July 6, 2010. This memo outlines the changes of interest to apartment firms.
Lead-based Paint - EPA Clarifies Testing Protocols for Lead-Based Paint RRP Regulations
Letter from the EPA confirming the appropriate testing protocols for compliance purposes under the RRP rule.
Hazardous Materials - NAA/NMHC Letter to EPA Administrator Regarding Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
NAA/NMHC recently sent a letter to the EPA Administrator regarding the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act.
Hazardous Materials - 2009 NAA/NMHC Guidance on Renovation, Repair and Painting Regulations
NAA/NMHC has developed a White Paper outlining property owners' compliance obligations and clarifying important issues for federally assisted properties that must comply with both the RRP and LSH rules.
Hazardous Materials - Industry Letter on Lead-Safe Housing for Kids
Industry Letter commenting on the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2008.
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