Lead

Strengthened Dust-Lead Hazard Standards to Protect Children from Lead Exposure
- Read the press release.
- Read the final rule to tighten the dust-lead hazard standards for floor dust and window sills.
Status Report for EPA Actions Supporting the Federal Lead Action Plan
The Status Report describes EPA activities that are being conducted in support of the Lead Action Plan.
- Read the press release.
- Read the Status Report.
Reducing Childhood Lead Exposure
The Presidential Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children released the Action Plan to help federal agencies work with stakeholders to reduce children's exposure to lead and improve children's health.
- Read the press release.
- Read the Federal Lead Action Plan.
Important Pamphlets on Lead Hazards for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools

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Abatement and Evaluation Program

June 21, 2019 - Strengthened dust-lead hazard standards to protect children from lead exposure. Learn more
April 1, 2019 - EPA released a status report describing activities the Agency conducted in support of the Lead Action Plan. Learn more.
December 19, 2018 - Presidential Task Force announces Federal Lead Action Plan. Learn more.
October 25, 2018 - EPA announced enforcement actions completed over the last year to ensure that renovation contractors, landlords, property managers, realtors and others comply with rules that protect the public from exposure to lead. Learn more.

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