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• Are prison facilities and juvenile detention centers built before 1978 considered target housing?

  Target housing means any housing constructed prior to 1978. Certain parts of prison facilities and juvenile detention centers that house incarcerated persons are housing. However, as a practical matter, EPA believes that the most parts of prisons and juvenile detention centers that would be considered housing are also zero bedroom…

  • Last published: November 14, 2024

• Why did some of the fees for lead-based paint activities drop significantly while others changed only slightly?

  The fees in the rule reflect the cost to the Agency of accreditations and certifications. EPA developed the original fees before it had experience administering a lead-based paint accreditation and certification program. That is no longer the case. EPA used almost a decade of information to develop the revised fees…

  • Last published: November 20, 2024

• What do I do if I need to mail a paper Electronic Signature Agreement (ESA) due to Identity Proofing failure or opting out of the online process?

  A paper ESA will be sent to the email address provided on your application. A copy of this form can also be found in your CDX Inbox. Print this form, sign it, and mail it to: EPA Lead Data Processing Center c/o CGI Federal 12601 Fair Lakes Circle Fairfax, VA…

  • Last published: November 5, 2024

• What is a “whole house gut rehabilitation project” for Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule purposes? If target housing has, at some point after 1978, been gut-rehabbed, would the RRP Rule apply to subsequent renovations on the property?

  The phrase “gut rehabilitation” may have different meanings across the construction industry. EPA, however, used the phrase “whole house gut rehabilitation” in a very limited sense to describe only those activities that demolish and rebuild a structure to a point where it is effectively new construction. At a minimum, these…

  • Last published: November 5, 2024

• Building material reuse stores sometimes accept older materials which have been coated with lead-based paint and could pose a lead poisoning hazard. In particular, older windows and doors are likely to contain lead-based paint, and this paint can present very high risks due to friction and impacts causing the paint to deteriorate and generate lead dust. How can employees of these stores and their customers manage lead hazards associated with these older building materials?

  Answer: As a preliminary matter, your state may have laws or regulations addressing the management, handling or sale of materials containing lead-based paint. Therefore, building material reuse stores should contact both their state health department and state environmental agency for more specific direction. In addition to complying with all state…

  • Last published: September 25, 2024

• How do I cancel a payment charged to my credit/debit card?

  Answer: To request a refund for application fees, or for any concerns regarding online payments, contact the CDX Help Desk at 1-888-890-1995 for international callers) or helpdesk@epacdx.net for assistance. Question Number: 23002-37015 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

  • Last published: November 4, 2024

• How can homeowners protect themselves and their families from exposure to lead dust if they plan on doing their own renovations?

  The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule does not impose requirements on homeowners performing renovations in their own homes. If you do decide to do a renovation yourself, it's very important to take precautions to protect you and your family from exposure to lead dust. EPA recommends that you follow…

  • Last published: November 5, 2024