2010 Lead-based Paint Final Rule
Date 5/10/2010
Under the REsidential Lead-based Hazard REduction Act of 1992, Congress required EPA to develop regulations to address renovation, repair adn painting (RRP) activities in single and multi-family housing built before 1978. The purpose of the new rule is to reduce children's exposure to dust containing lead paint created during the course of these activities. This rule went into effect April 22, 2010.
For details on the new rule, see attached PDF file.