National – As part of EPA’s efforts to reduce childhood lead exposure, and in accordance with a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 2021 opinion, EPA is proposing to lower the dust-lead hazard standards (DLHS) from 10 micrograms per square foot (mg/ft2) and 100 mg/ft2for floors and window sills to any reportable level as analyzed by a laboratory recognized by EPA’s National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program. This is a non-numeric value that the Agency refers to as greater than zero mg/ ft2and may vary based on laboratory or test. EIA ENCOURAGES ALL MEMBERS TO REVIEW THESE PROPOSED CHANGES AND OFFER COMMENTS TO THE DOCKET. For the full proposed rule change, visit the Federal Register page at https://www.govinfo.gov/
Month: September 2023
EPA and HUD Virtual Public Workshop to Receive Stakeholder Input on the Detection, Measurement, and Characterization of Lead-Based Paint Has Been Rescheduled
National – EPA and HUD will hold a virtual public workshop to receive stakeholder input on the detection, measurement, and characterization of lead-based paint to support efforts to reduce lead exposure. EPA and HUD have subsequently identified that many stakeholders have a conflict with the original planned dates for the virtual workshop that was planned to be held on October 17 and 18, 2023. As such, EPA and HUD have determined to change the dates for the virtual workshop to November 1 and 2, 2023. In addition, the deadline for abstract submissions is changed to August 11, and the deadline for registration and special accommodation requests is now October 13. For the full announcement, click here. Abstract submission guidelines at https://files.mail-list.com/m/