The purpose of this Informational Letter is to inform local departments of social services (LDSS), voluntary authorized agencies and directors of residential domestic violence programs of the issuance of a new rule by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which became effective April 22, 2010. Under the rule, contractors performing renovation repair, and painting projects in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
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