Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing R R & P Issues Lead-Based Paint & (Asbestos) Compliance Georgia Environmental Protection Division Lead-Based Paint & Asbestos Program December 3, 2009

September 29, 2009 Brief Overview Lead & (Asbestos)Compliance – Summary – Applications – Common Situations Shared Goals – Adequate Housing – Reasonable Risks – Government Compliance

September 29, 2009 Lead’s Harmful Health Effects Hearing Damage Brain Damage – Reduced IQ & Learning Problems Speech and Language Problems Slowed Growth and Poor Coordination & Motor Skill Development Kidney Damage Hyperactivity and Violent or Aggressive Behavior Children Under 6 Years & Pregnant Mothers

September 29, 2009 Lead’s Harmful Health Effects Adults H H E E A A L L T T H H E E F F F F E E C C T T S S O O F F L L E E A A D D E E X X P P O O S S U U R R E E I I N N A A D D U U L L T T S S Brain Disorders Memory Problems Nerve Problems High Blood Pressure Kidney Problems Digestive Problems Reproductive Problems Slower Reflexes Weakness in Fingers, Wrists and/or Ankles

September 29, 2009 How Widespread is Lead in Housing?

September 29, 2009 Sources

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Lead-based paint is a possible hazard if it DISTURBED or…. PEELING CHIPPING CRACKING CHALKING

September 29, 2009 Role of Fund Managing Professionals Evaluate Properties Choose Most Economical & Safe Method to Comply Provide Guidance to the Involved Parties

September 29, 2009 Special Lead-Based Paint Regulations for…. ALL Target Housing … Built Before Most Private Housing, Public Housing, Housing Receiving Federal Assistance, and Federally Owned Housing Child-Occupied Facilities … Built Before Visited by the Same Child Age 6 or Under Visited by the Same Child Age 6 or Under Visits at Least 2 Different Days Visits at Least 2 Different Days Within the Same Week and Within the Same Week and Each Day’s Visit Lasts at Least Each Day’s Visit Lasts at Least 3 Hours and 3 Hours and Combined Weekly Visits Last at Least 6 Hours Combined Weekly Visits Last at Least 6 Hours Includes: Day Cares, Schools, After School Facilities

September 29, 2009 Lead Testing Certified Lead Inspector –Paint chip sample Analysis –XRF Certified Renovator –Lead Check Swab

September 29, 2009 Abatement versus Renovation Abatement Hazard Elimination –A child has an Elevated blood Lead Level –Housing Receiving Federal $$ Above Trigger Limits Interim Controls Renovation, Repair, or Painting

September 29, 2009 Interim Controls Keep Paint Intact Avoid Dust Generation Thoroughly Clean Install Barriers to Sources of Lead

September 29, 2009 What to Watch for…. Lead Abatement Contractor Qualifications Certified Lead Abatement Firm –Ask for Certificate from Georgia EPD –Check Expiration Date Certified Individual –Works for Certified Lead Abatement Firm –Ask for Certificate from Georgia EPD –Check date of last training---Lasts for 2 Years –Check photo---May be on certificate

September 29, 2009 Basics of New Lead RRP Rule Effective April 22, 2010 Applies to pre-1978 –Target Housing –Child-Occupied Facilities Triggers –Compensation –Area of Paint Disturbance 40 CFR April 22, 2008 Federal Register

September 29, 2009 Effective Dates of Rule June 22, 2008 –Effective date of rule –States and tribes can begin applying for authorization. April 22, 2009 –Providers of renovator and/or dust sampling technician training may apply for accreditation. October 22, 2009 –Renovation firms may begin applying for certification. April 22, 2010 –Rule fully implemented. Training providers must be accredited, renovation firms/renovators/dust sampling technicians must be certified, and work practices must be followed.

September 29, 2009 Scope of RRP Rule Trigger Quantities –Equal to or Over 6 square feet interior in any room –Equal to or Over 20 square feet exterior –Window removal –Partial Demolition

September 29, 2009 RRP Rule Renovation means… Modification of any existing structure, or portion thereof that results in the disturbance of painted surfaces unless that activity is performed as part of an abatement activity.

September 29, 2009 RRP Rule Renovation includes… Removal, modification, or repair of painted surfaces or painted components Removal of building components Weatherization projects Interim controls that disturb painted surfaces Converting a building or part of a building into target housing or a child-occupied facility. Excludes Minor Repair and Maintenance Activities or tested lead free surfaces

September 29, 2009 What to Watch for…. Renovation Contractor Qualifications Certified Renovation Firm –Ask for Copy of EPA Certificate –Check Expiration Date—5 Years Certified Renovator –Works for Certified Renovation Firm –Ask for Copy of Accredited Training Certificate –Check date of last training---Lasts for 5 Years –Check photo---Must be on certificate

September 29, 2009 What to Watch for…. Pre-Renovation Notification Contractor Pre-Renovation Notification Rules –New Renovate Right Pamphlet must be used –Child-Occupied Facilities must also be notified now –Signed form for owner and occupant –Option to post signs in common areas

September 29, 2009 Lead Safe Work Practices What to Watch for….

September 29, 2009 Inadequate Collection / Improper Disposal What to Watch for….

September 29, 2009 What to Watch for…. Post-Renovation No visible dust, debris, or residue in or below the work area Ask about Post- Clearance Inspection

September 29, 2009 HUD Title X Disclosure Requirements

September 29, 2009 Avoiding The Problems Determine If LBP Will Be Disturbed Decide What Job Will Be Needed Use Qualified Persons Follow Lead Safe Work Practices Collect & Dispose Waste Properly Follow The Applicable Rules

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) ACM Issues Most Common to D C A Projects Avoid Asbestos Hazards Avoid Project Interference Ensure Government Compliance

September 29, 2009 ACM Definitions > 1% Asbestos Content FriableAttached Non-FriableDetached

September 29, 2009 Popcorn Ceilings, Walls, Other Examples of ACM Materials

September 29, 2009 Floor Tile & Mastic (FTM) Examples of ACM Materials

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What to Watch for…. Asbestos Inspector and Contractor Qualifications Accredited Asbestos Inspector –Ask for Training Certificate –Check Training Expiration Date- Needed Every Year Asbestos Contractor –Must be Georgia Licensed Contractor –Ask for Training Certificate –Check Expiration Date of Training—Needed Every Year –Check Expiration Date of License-Needed Every Three Years

September 29, 2009 Thoroughly Inspect What to Watch for….

September 29, 2009 Properly Collect & Dispose ALL ACM Waste In a landfill permitted by EPD for acceptance of asbestos containing waste Listings Available on Georgia EPD Website. What to Watch for….

September 29, 2009 Bottom Line Find It Before Disturbed Plan For It Up Front –Budget –Schedule Chose Other Property

September 29, 2009 Georgia Environmental Protection Division Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Program 4244 International Parkway, Suite 104 Atlanta, GA Phone: Fax: Mindy Crean, Program Manager Contact Us