based paint dust, properly contain the dust you do create, and thoroughly clean the dust so that you are in compliance with the RRP Rule, you will reduce exposure. In addition to benefitting you, your co- workers, and your clients, think about how many other people your actions will help.
may have better lives because of your positive actions!
New, Confusing “Delay” Announced
Although the EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule enforced on April 22, 2010 and was further strengthened on July 6, 2010, the EPA announced a confusing “delay” in the certification requirements on June 18, 2010.
However, this announcement did NOT delay the conformance to the RRP Rule requirements. All lead safe work practices, requirements, and record-keeping mandates must still be specifically followed as the RRP states, and the EPA will continue to issue fines for violations. Unfortunately, this announcement has already caused much confusion.
The EPA will now allow firms until October 1, 2010 to receive their approved Certified Firm Certification from the EPA, which can take up to 90 days of processing time as allowed by the rule. To be clear, the October 1, 2010 deadline is NOT a postmark deadline; it is the date that the approved Certified Firm certificate must be received back from the EPA. So, firms should send in their applications right now in order to allow for up to 90 days of processing. Beginning on October 1, 2010, the EPA can take enforcement actions for firms not being certified. Remember, even if the firm has not yet received the Certified Firm certificate, the firm must still perform all of the requirements of the rule. The EPA’s Certified Firm application is available at
www.epa.gov/lead. For your own protection, apply right away.
Additionally, the EPA extended the deadline for individual renovation workers to enroll in a Certified Renovator training class to September 30, 2010 and mandated that the training must be successfully completed by December 31, 2010. However, the EPA still requires
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