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CDBG Lead-Based Paint Requirements For Local Officials

CDBG Lead-Based Paint Requirements For Local Officials. Why do we care?. Harmful to the body Stored in organs and bones Long-lasting physical and neurological problems Children under 6 yrs. and unborn babies most vulnerable. Where is it?.

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CDBG Lead-Based Paint Requirements For Local Officials

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  1. CDBG Lead-Based Paint RequirementsFor Local Officials

  2. Why do we care? • Harmful to the body • Stored in organs and bones • Long-lasting physical and neurological problems • Children under 6 yrs. and unborn babies most vulnerable

  3. Where is it? • Toys, fishing equipment, blinds, crayons, water, pottery, lead crystal, solder • Pre-1978 homes • Higher percentage in pre-1950 homes

  4. Purpose of LBP Requirements • To reduce the threat of childhood lead poisoning in housing owned, assisted, or transferred by the Federal Government.

  5. Lead-based paint hazards in a pre-1978 home • Dust and paint chips • Deteriorated painted / varnished surfaces • Friction surfaces • Impact Surfaces • Chewable surfaces • Soil

  6. Lead-based Paint Regulations • Section 1012 of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 • a.k.a Title X • Regulations effective September 15, 2000 • Subpart J

  7. Exemptions • Housing units built after 1-1-78 (caution: LBP still in the supply line) • Housing for elderly (unless children are known to be present for prolonged periods of time • Non-residential property • Rehab where a painted surface will not be disturbed • Additional exemptions: SROs, efficiency units, dorms, military barracks

  8. Exemptionscontinued • Unoccupied unit that will remain vacant until it is demolished • Emergency repair actions needed to safeguard against imminent danger or further structural damage • Emergency housing (e.g. homeless) assistance that lasts less than 100 days per year

  9. Notification Pamphlet: Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home • http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/ Give to Owners and tenants

  10. Temporary Relocation • Necessary when: • Can’t use kitchen or bath due to rehab work • Can’t close off work area from balance of living area • Children may be exposed to LBP dust • NOT necessary when: • Work done in an 8-hour period • Possible to secure worksite • Waiver signed where only elderly reside

  11. Treating LBP • Three options for treatment • Based on dollar amount of non-lead rehab • Less than $5,000 • Between $5,000 - $25,000 • More than $25,000

  12. Clearance • Occupants allowed back on site ONLY after clearance has been achieved • Don’t pay contractor until clearance has been achieved

  13. State Requirements/Resources • Insert any specific state requirements concerning lead-based paint hazards

  14. Resources • HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control www.hud.gov/offices/lead • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) www.epa.gov/lead • Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA) www.osha.gov

  15. Resources • Guidance: • http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/leadsaferule/LSHRGuidance21June04.pdf • For more information contact Connecticut Department of Public Health/ Lead Environmental Management Unit at www.ct.gov/dph • For more information also contact your local agency (Health/Housing)

  16. Handouts • Summary of Lead-Based Paint Requirements by Activity • Lead-Based Paint Requirements in CDBG-Assisted Housing Rehabilitation • Lead-Based Paint Rehabilitation Process • Guidance on HUD/EPA Abatement Letter • Temporary Relocation Reimbursement Form

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