On June 18, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to its Regional Enforcement Divisions, delaying enforcement actions for violations of the certification and training requirements under its Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule which became effective on April 22. EPA acknowledged concerns expressed by MHI and other groups, that more time was needed to meet requirements for individual worker training and to obtain the required certification by firms doing lead renovation, repair and painting.

Until October 21, 2010, EPA will not take enforcement action for violations of the RRP Rule’s firm certification requirements. Further, EPA will not enforce against individual renovation workers if the person has applied to enroll in, or has enrolled in, by not later than September 30, 2010, a certified renovator class to train contractors in practices necessary for compliance with the final rules. Renovators will have until December 31, 2010 to complete the training.

MHI members can contact Lois Starkey at lstarkey@mfghome.org.