Title X of 1992 required EPA to issue a rule to ensure lead safety in renovation and remodeling activities that create lead hazards. This page presents information and concerns with the proposed lead-safe remodeling and renovation rule, which was published on January 10, 2006. Public comment on the rule closed May 25, 2006.

Proposed Lead-Safe Remodeling and Renovation Rule [PDF]

Workgroup Report: Dangerous Work Practices [DOC]
Workgroup Report: Capacity Building [DOC]
Workgroup Report: Clearance Testing [DOC]
Workgroup Report: Enforcement [DOC]

EPA Proposed Remodeling and Renovation Rule vs. HUD Lead-Safe Rehabilitation Rule Chart [DOC]

Alliance Testimony on EPA Proposed Remodeling and Renovation Rule -- March 29, 2006 -- Washington, DC [DOC]

Alliance Comments on EPA Remodeling and Renovation Pamphlet [DOC]

Alliance Comments on EPA Proposed Remodeling and Renovation Rule [DOC]

National Organization Sign-on Letter to Stephen Johnson—April 16, 2007 [PDF]

Alliance and National Center for Healthy Housing Comments on EPA and National Association of Home Builders Studies [PDF]