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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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