--- title: RRP Workshop for the Northeast and Middle Atlantic States, May 18, 2011 - Marlborough, MA description: A One-Day Workshop on the EPA RRP Rule for Local and State Public Agencies, RRP Training Organizations, Community Organizations and RRP Certified Contractors Sponsored by the Lead and Environmental Hazards Association (LEHA) --- [![Shawn McCadden](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/hub/81069/file-1539748069.jpg)](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/) ### Easy to Understand And Timely Information For Business Owners *"The information is invaluable and will be a real help to us not only in these hard times but also when things again pick up. Again, thanks for your knowledge and assistance."* Brent Williams, Advantage Project Builders   *"You may have just saved my business!! 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- What penalties might contractors or trainers face from EPA and/or the states for violations of the Rule? - State and EPA plans and efforts for promoting and enforcing the Rule Bringing about alternative work practices ### **Clarifying Issues and Technical Aspects of the Rule:** An Open Q&A Session (3:00 – 4:00 p.m.) *Note: Workshop Managed by Weil Communications and Marketing, Inc.* ### Looking For RRP Forms and Signage? #### **Shawn has reviewed these forms, helped the provider enhance the forms and recommends them as a great option for those who want to use paper forms to document compliance with the EPA RRP rule.** [![Lead Paint Fors Store Banner](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-15771133-jpg/images/lead_paint_forms_store_banner-wr.jpg?width=189&height=158&name=lead_paint_forms_store_banner-wr.jpg)](https://kwikbinder.infusionsoft.com/go/LAK/SMcCadden/) #### **[LeadPaint FormsStore.com](https://kwikbinder.infusionsoft.com/go/LAK/SMcCadden/)** ### Is your business ready for the new EPA RRP Rules? 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