Parts of the lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule will have delayed enforcement, according to a June 18 announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Specifically, EPA extended the deadline for workers to sign up for a lead-safe training class to Sept. 30. Training must be completed by Dec. 31. EPA also will not take enforcement actions for violations of the rule’s firm certification requirement until Oct. 1. NAA/NMHC earlier had asked EPA for an enforcement delay and an extension of the compliance assistance period, citing issues with the required training material among other things.
Importantly, EPA is not delaying enforcement actions for those found to be in non-compliance with the rule’s lead-safe work practice requirements. EPA says it “will continue to enforce the work practice requirements in the rule which protect children and reduce lead exposure.”
Information on the RRP rule, including an updated NAA/NMHC Guidance document, is available at www.naahq.org/governmentaffairs.