By Melinda Davenport
Source: WCAX.com
“Williston, Vermont – March 28, 2010
With nearly 38 million homes in the U.S. that still contain lead-based paint, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued rules on remodeling older homes to reduce contact with the deadly chemical.
Next month, the EPA will implement new work practice standards for remodelers of older homes in an effort to reduce lead paint exposure, especially among children. [More ...]
Tags: contractors, EPA, lead
VHCB has created a page on their web site which you can use to find RRP trainings in Vermont and adjacent states.’
Tags: lead, RRP, safety, Trainings, VHCB
“Despite the efforts of VHCB and others to convince AHS/Health Dept. to integrate the RRP rule into Vermont’s lead paint regulations, it appears increasingly unlikely that this will happen any time soon. Since the RRP rule takes effect this coming April 22nd, this means that both state and federal lead paint regulations will have to be followed independently. [More ...]
Tags: EPA, Human Services, lead, RRP, safety, VHCB
“The Vermont attorney general has sent 27 landlords in Chittenden and Washington counties letters requesting that they demonstrate compliance with the Vermont lead law. [More ...]
Tags: Attorney General, Chittenden, lead, lead laws, Washington
“Twenty-seven landlords in Chittenden and Washington Counties are the recipients of letters from the Office of Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell requesting that they demonstrate compliance with the Vermont lead law. Attorney General Sorrell announced today that his office recently mailed the letters requesting information on rental properties built prior to 1978. Landlords have been given 90 days to show that they are in compliance with the law…” [More ...]
Tags: Attorney General, Chittenden, lead, lead laws, Washington
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