[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 82 (Friday, April 29, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-10317]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-62138A; FRL-4779-9]
Lead Renovation and Remodeling Guidelines; Notice of Availability
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of Availability.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final
renovation and remodeling (R&R) guidelines document entitled ``Reducing
Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home.'' This document was developed
pursuant to Title IV, section 402 (c)(1) of the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA). Section 402 (c)(1) specifically mandates that EPA
develop guidelines for homeowners and other persons who may engage in
renovation and remodeling activities. EPA developed the R&R guidelines
in response to Congressional concerns about the public's knowledge of
lead hazards when conducting R&R activities in homes.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the final R&R guidelines
document, ``Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home,'' contact:
the National Lead Information Center Clearinghouse, at 1-800-424-LEAD
or fax your request to 202-659-1192. For technical information, contact
Darlene Watford, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Chemical
Management Division, Technical Programs Branch (7404), 401 M St., SW.,
Washington, DC 20460, Telephone: 202-260-3989.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Congressional mandate in section
402(c)(1) of TSCA, EPA has developed guidance for homeowners and
building occupants to alert them to potential lead hazards associated
with renovation and remodeling activities. Congress specifically
required that these guidelines be developed for homes and buildings
constructed prior to 1978.
On March 18, 1994 (59 FR 12913) EPA announced the availability of
the draft R&R Guidelines in the Federal Register. In the announcement,
EPA opened a 30-day public comment period and received comments on the
R&R Guidelines document. In addition to soliciting public comment, EPA
conducted a series of focus group tests on the draft R&R guidelines
document to evaluate the effectiveness of the reading level, content,
and graphic presentation. A summary of the focus group's test results,
copies of the public comments received and EPA's disposition on the
comments, may be viewed in the TSCA Nonconfidential Business
Information Center, NE Mall Room B607, Office of Pollution Prevention
and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20460, Telephone 202-260-1595. When requesting to view
the comments, refer to TSCA Docket Number OPPTS-62138.
EPA recognizes that this lead hazard information may be important
in some communities that may have a limited ability to utilize
information provided in English. For that reason, EPA is developing a
Spanish-language version of the Guidelines document as well. The
Spanish-language R&R guidelines document will be available at a later
date.
EPA plans to disseminate the guidelines as mandated under TSCA to
State and local government agencies, paint and hardware stores,
employee organizations and trade associations. Individual copies of the
final R&R guidelines (in English only) is now available from the
National Lead Information Center Clearinghouse (1-800-424-LEAD).
Dated: April 22, 1994.
Mark A. Greenwood,
Director, Office for Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 94-10317 Filed 4-28-94; 8:45 am]
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