An Introduction to the New EPA RRP Lead Rules: <br>March 1, 2010, RI Builders Association, Providence, RI

  

  

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Thanks to Arnold Lumber, in cooperation with Brosco and Andersen Windows, for sponsoring this meeting!

Attendees at last night's RIBA seminar were a bit taken back by the new considerations and responsibilities the new EPA RRP Lead Rules will have for their businesses.  The majority of attendees had not yet taken their required certified renovator class, so discussion about the work practices and the documentation requirements led to some emotional discussions during the session.   But, who can blame them.  Working as a Remodeling Industry speaker, like most contractors I speak with, the attendees were good guys, trying to earn an honest living for themselves and their families.  The new rules are obviously just one more challenge they will have to deal with in tough economic times.

The state of Rhode Island intends to administer the RRP program themselves, rather than leave it in the hands of the EPA, so there are some differences between the EPA rules and what RI proposes in their rules. One example is that third party clearance testing at the end of the project will be required, rather than cleaning verification by the certified renovator as per the EPA rules.  RI contractors will need to watch for when the final rule will take effect in RI and what will be included in the final rule. 

RI contractors working in MA will also need to understand and comply with any differences in the rule.  For now, MA falls under the EPA rule.  However, tomorrow I will be attending a public hearing regarding the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety (DOS) intent to take the rule under the state's umbrella.  As information becomes available I will post it on the EPA RRP Info page of this site.

Thanks again to RIBA and the event sponsors for having me present this important information to their members and guests.   Because of the generous sponsorship by Arnold Lumber, Andersen Windows and Brosco, 50 plus contractors are now more aware and better prepared for the realities of this new rule.  I would also like to give special thanks to Joe Cracco of Modern Yankee Builders and Don Hamel of Brosco for working behind the scenes to make this happen for RIBA Members.

Don Hamel of Brosco	Joe Cracco of Modern Yankee Builders

       

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