Lead Paint Hazards Rules and Resources in Maine Department of Environmental Protection
In Maine, the Department of Environmental Protection provides crucial information on lead paint hazards, regulations, and resources. The content covers topics such as disturbing lead-based paint, emergency provisions, federal laws on lead renovation, repair, and painting, disclosure rules, and housing registry for lead-safe housing. By following these guidelines, individuals can prevent lead exposure and ensure the safety of their living environments.
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Lead Paint Hazards: Rules and Resources Beth Chase, Office of Communications and Outreach MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Protecting Maine s Air, Land and Water
Disturbing Lead-Based Paint Intent and scope of project Abatement To remove or eliminate lead hazards Often ordered Renovation Incidental lead removal MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep
Emergency Provision Maine law Applies to anyone Disturbing lead-based paint Reasonable precautions to prevent release of lead to environment Report complaints to DEP Lead and Asbestos Staff (207) 287-2651 www.maine.gov/dep/waste/lead MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Federal law Disturbing lead-based paint Applies to anyone receiving compensation Pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities Contractors must be trained and certified Report violations and information: www.epa.gov/lead or 1-800-424-5323(LEAD) MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep
Disclosure Rule Federal law Applies at residential real estate transactions (sale or lease) Disclose all known lead-based paint hazard information Include Lead Warning Statement attachment to contract or lease www.epa.gov/lead MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep
Housing Registry Resource to find lead-safe housing Landlords self-certify lead status Tenants search by lead criteria Other search criteria www.mainehousing.org MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.maine.gov/dep
