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Lead-Paint Rule Deadline Near (Arkansas Democrat Gazette)
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2010/apr/14/lead-paint-rule-deadline-near-20100414/
By Alison Sider, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
LITTLE ROCK — Home remodelers are scrambling to get certified in lead-paint safety techniques before new federal regulations meant to protect children from dust created by removal of such paint go into effect April 22.
Companies and individuals working on renovations that disturb paint in homes, schools and day-care facilities built before 1978 must have the certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or face a fine of up to $37,500 per day.
The EPA estimates that about 100,000 people have been certified nationwide, and expects that number to reach 150,000 by the deadline. |
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