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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 745

[OPPTS-6218A; FRL-4917-6]
RIN 2070-AC64

 

Lead; Requirements for Lead-based Paint Activities; Extension of 
Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA is extending the comment period for a proposed rule 
requiring that individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities are 
properly trained and certified; that training programs are accredited: 
and that contractors engaged in lead-based paint activities are 
certified. The proposed rule also establishes procedures for States to 
apply for authorization to administer and enforce a State lead 
training, certification, and accreditation program.

DATES: Written comments on the proposed rule must be submitted to EPA 
by December 15, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate by mail to: TSCA Public Docket 
Office (7407), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460. Comments 
must include the docket control number OPPTS-62128.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director, 
Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm E-543B, 401 
M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, Telephone (202) 554-1404, TDD: (202) 
544-0551. For technical questions: Diane Sheridan (202) 260-0961.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of September 2, 1994 
(59 FR 45872), EPA issued a proposed rule under Title IV of the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA) (15 U.S.C. 2682 and 2684). Section 402 of 
TSCA directs EPA to promulgate regulations governing lead-based paint 
activities. Section 404 of TSCA requires that any State that seeks to 
administer and enforce the requirements established by the Agency under 
section 402 of TSCA must submit to the Administrator a request for 
authorization of such a program. In the proposed rule, a 60-day comment 
period was provided for. In response to requests by interested parties, 
EPA is extending the comment period on its proposed rule by 45 days. 
Comments must now be received by December 15, 1994.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 745

    Environmental protection, Abatement, Housing renovation, Lead, 
Lead-based paint, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: October 23, 1994.
Joseph A. Carra,
Acting, Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 94-26913 Filed 10-28-94; 8:45 am]
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