Lead-based paint is still present in many houses, apartments, and public buildings, making it a critical issue of health and safety for communities. Lead poisoning can cause permanent damage to a person’s brain, nervous system, and other organs, and is especially hazardous to children and pregnant women. Though the federal government banned lead-based paint in 1978, it is still commonly found in older buildings. The U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) has adopted the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) to help prevent further exposures. Join EPA Scientist Carol Baillie, and Mike Wilson, Project Manager for EPA's National Programs Chemical Division, in this episode of Today’s Local Environment—the Compliance Podcast to learn more about how local governments can promote compliance with the RRP rule and protect their residents.

Host:

Carol Baillie, Physical Scientist, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, U.S. EPA

Guest:

Mike Wilson, Project Manager, National Program Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, U.S. EPA

A transcript of this episode is available at https://lgean.net/podcasts.php. 

Additional Resources:

• EPA RRP Program Rules
• EPA RRP Rule Compliance Resources
• LGEAN’s Materials of Concern Page