--- title: New EPA Announcement Falls Short In Supporting RRP Certification description: Although the announcement mentions the RRP Rule and that contractor certifications are required, it certainly falls short in giving consumers advice about renovations image: https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-15758146-jpg/images/frustrated_worker-wr.jpg --- [![Shawn McCadden](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/hub/81069/file-1539748069.jpg)](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/) # Welcome to RRPedia Your Interactive Resource for EPA RRP Information ## ![RRPedia logo](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-1549005086-jpg/images/RRPedia_Logosmall_-wr-1.jpg)Looking for accurate information about the EPA RRP rule? RRPedia has been created by Shawn McCadden to help remodelers and others affected by the New EPA Renovation Repair and Painting Rule.  ## Please read *[RRPedia Use and Contribution Information](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/using-and-contributing-to-rrpedia-/) *before using or contributing to RRPedia.   --- # You Can Browse For RRP Topics By Using The Tags List To The Right ## [New EPA Announcement Falls Short In Supporting RRP Certification](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/bid/48654/New-EPA-Announcement-Falls-Short-In-Supporting-RRP-Certification) Posted by [Shawn McCadden](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/author/shawn-mccadden) on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 @ 02:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## EPA Announces Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Misses Opportunity to Promote Benefits of Hiring RRP Certified Businesses and Workers. ### ![Frustrated Certified Renovator](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-15758146-jpg/images/frustrated_worker-wr.jpg)The EPA sent out the press release below to announce National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.   Although the announcement mentions the RRP Rule and that contractor training and certification are required, it certainly falls short in giving consumers sound advice about having renovations done at their homes.  Earlier this year many in the industry expressed this same concern about the [EPA's Public Service announcments.](http://www.leadfreekids.org/materials.html)   ### Unfortunately the announcement does not mention anything at all about making sure to only hire certified businesses and individuals to do the work or that those who are not certified are operating illegally and may be putting their health and safety at risk.   ### ![EPA Enforcement](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-15753678-jpg/images/epa_criminal_enforcement_seal-wr_large.jpg)Legitimate businesses have been demanding that EPA enforce the rule and go after illegally operating renovators.  This announcement could have assisted in that effort.   Had the announcement encouraged consumers to check for and report violators of the rule perhaps we could protect more children.  In effect, by not adequately enforcing this rule, the gap between legitimate businesses and the underground economy is widening.   ------------------------ CONTACT: Dale Kemery kemery.dale@epa.gov 202-564-7839 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2010   EPA Announces Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Agency urges parents to protect children from exposure WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), October 24–30, 2010, to raise awareness of lead poisoning in children. Lead causes a variety of adverse health effects, including brain and nervous system disorders, high blood pressure and hypertension, and reproductive problems. For children, even low levels of exposure to lead can cause a host of developmental effects such as learning disabilities, decreased intelligence and speech, language, and behavioral problems, which can affect children for a lifetime. “Lead exposure can have serious, life-altering health effects, especially for our children. Those effects are entirely preventable if we take the right steps to raise awareness and give every family the tools they need to protect against lead exposure,” EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said. “It’s vital that we help educate parents and caretakers on the importance of safeguarding children from the dangers of lead in their homes. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week gives us the opportunity to strengthen our prevention efforts and ensure safety year round.” In April 2010, EPA published its Lead Renovation Repair and Painting Rule to reduce contamination associated with the removal of lead-based paint chips and dust generated when homes are remodeled. The rule requires training and certification of all remodeling contractors to engage in safe lead paint-handling procedures. The agency anticipates the rule will further reduce the incidence of lead poisoning in the United States. Lead paint poisoning affects more than 1 million children today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 250,000 children living in the United States have blood lead levels high enough to require public health intervention, based on data from a 2003–2004 national survey. Major sources of lead exposure among children are lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust found in deteriorating buildings. Despite the continued presence of lead in the environment, lead poisoning is entirely preventable. This year's NLPPW theme, Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future, underscores the importance of sting your home and your child, and getting the facts about how to prevent lead poisoning’s serious health effects. Parents can reduce a child’s exposure to lead in many ways. Here are some simple things you can do to help protect your children: •Get your home tested. Have your home inspected if you live in a home built before 1978. •Get your child tested. Even if your young children seem healthy, ask your doctor to test them for lead. •Get the facts. Visit http://www.leadfreekids.org or call 1-800-424-LEAD. 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Your site is one of the best resources we have to stay on level ground"*  **Christian Peter**   *"I am quite impressed with all the confusion out there at Shawn McCadden’s clear and concise voice that continues to help contractors and those involved in this industry truly understand the rule. His efforts should be applauded."*  **Christopher Wagner, LBPFiles**   *"RRPedia is an accurate and contractor friendly interpretation of the very complex and confusing EPA RRP rule"* * * *"Thanks for taking the time to write the blog.  It's about the only place one can go to get some serious info on this dreadful subject"*   *"I would like to begin by thanking Shawn for all of his postings and education that he has been sharing with the remodeling industry. He has personally been extremely helpful in guiding me through various interpretations of the RRP rule, his advice and knowledge are priceless."* **Michael A. 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