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Lead Based Paint:

Homes built before 1978 potentially have lead-based paint, which presents special concerns, particularly if you have small children. Lead, a poisonous substance, damages the nervous system and causes brain disorders. The cleaning and/or removal of such paint must be handled by EPA-certified and trained paint specialists. Federal law dictates lead-based paint management partially because of the hazards involved in its handling and because it must be disposed of in a more stringent manner. If you suspect your home may have lead-based paint, it's advisable to seek out a contractor with EPA training to test your home's paint.

Painting

Contrary to common belief, owning a paint brush and bucket of paint does not make one a painter. The successful application of paint to a structure comes only after much preparation. All scraping, sanding, wallpaper removal, caulking, drywall or wood repair, patching, stain removal, filling nail holes or any defects with plaster or putty, cleaning, taping, preparation and priming need to be done by the professional contracted painter.

Much needs to be considered before simply applying paint. For instance, taping and dropcloth techniques, sizes of brushes or rollers, material types or dimensions of rollers or brushes (there are different sizes or types of brushes and rollers for different paints), amount of paint, number of paint coats, amount of primer, types of primers and paints, certain grits and cuts of sandpaper, trim cutting (the act of painting with a brush on the outline of baseboard, moldings and other trim work), wallpaper removal, and nail-hole filling techniques just to name a few. Professional painters need to have keen knowledge of tools of the trade, including sanders, scrapers, paint sprayers, brushes, paint rollers, ladders and scaffolding, in addition to just the paint in order to correctly complete work.

A painter is a tradesman responsible for the painting and decorating of buildings for the purpose of making them look better or to protect them from damage by water, rust, corrosion, insects or mould. Without preparation and skill with many tools, the results are likely not to be rewarding.

EPA Press Announcements:

October 2010

October 22, 2010

Lead-Based Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Workshop to be held in Jacksonville, FL

Contact Information: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov

October 22, 2010) - Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with the Duval County Health Department’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and Florida State College will be conducting a Compliance Assistance Workshop on the new Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) in Jacksonville, Florida on October 27, 2010. The workshop will include discussions on the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule, as well as RRP, its training components, and the importance of lead safe work practices.

July 2010

July 13, 2010 -- The State of Massachusetts became the ninth state in the nation to administer and enforce a Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program. This program mandates that contractors working in homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified in lead-safe work practices by the state of Massachusetts. Similar EPA requirements are in place nationwide, but the Massachusetts program will operate in lieu of EPA's program in that state, allowing for greater local oversight. EPA's authorization of Massachusetts' program is based on a certification from the Attorney General that the Massachusetts' program is at least as protective as the EPA RRP program and provides adequate enforcement.

May 2009

May 14, 2009 - EPA is making available approximately $1 million for Targeted Grants to Reduce Childhood Lead Poisoning. EPA is accepting grant proposals from states, U.S. territories or possessions, federally recognized Indian tribal governments and Native American organizations, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, local governments and individuals and international entities. In the Request for Proposal (PDF) (27 pp, 181K), EPA describes activities eligible for funding, including outreach and public education, data gathering, monitoring, training, inspections and assessments, and demonstrations of new and innovative approaches for identifying or reducing lead poisoning. EPA will award assistance agreements which will total approximately $1 million. The Agency anticipates awarding approximately 10 to 20 individual assistance agreements ranging in value from approximately $25,000 to $100,000.

The closing date for applicants to submit proposals under this announcement is Friday, August 14, 2009. Applicants can submit proposals via e-mail or by regular mail to the regional contacts listed in the Request for Proposal.