Review of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and the Definition of Lead-Based Paint
other · Rule · Published 2019-07-09 · Effective 2020-01-06 · 84 FR 32632
Document
Document number
2019-14024
Federal Register citation
84 FR 32632
CFR reference
40 CFR 745
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2019-07-09
Effective date
2020-01-06
EPA docket
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0166
Abstract
Addressing childhood lead exposure is a priority for EPA. As part of EPA's efforts to reduce childhood lead exposure, EPA evaluated the current dust-lead hazard standards (DLHS) and the definition of lead-based paint (LBP). Based on this evaluation, this final rule revises the DLHS from 40 [micro]g/ft\2\ and 250 [micro]g/ft\2\ to 10 [micro]g/ft\2\ and 100 [micro]g/ft\2\ on floors and window sills, respectively. EPA is also finalizing its proposal to make no change to the definition of LBP because insufficient information exists to support such a change at this time.