EPA – Hazard Standards and Clearance Levels for Lead in Paint, Dust and Soil (TSCA Sections 402 and 403)

On June 17, 2020, EPA announced a proposal to reduce the amount of lead that can remain in dust on floors and window sills after lead removal activities to protect children from the harmful effects of lead exposure. The agency’s proposal would lower the amount of lead that can remain in dust on floors and window sills after lead removal activities from 40 micrograms (µg) of lead in dust per square foot (ft²) to 10 µg/ft² for floor dust and from 250 µg/ft² to 100 µg/ft² for window sill dust.

• Read the press release.
• Read the proposed rule to strengthen the dust-lead clearance levels.

Read more >> https://www.epa.gov/lead/hazard-standards-and-clearance-levels-lead-paint-dust-and-soil-tsca-sections-402-and-403