Notice 2011-44: EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule & EPA-HUD Lead Disclosure

Summary:  HUD’s notice (PIH Notice 2011-44) provides guidance to public housing agencies (PHAs) and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) property owners and summarizes the regulations pertaining to lead-based paint under the Environmental Protection Agency’s ( EPA’s) Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule at 40 CFR Part 745, and HUD’s regulations at 24 CFR Part 35, commonly known as the Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) and the Lead Disclosure Rule (LDR). It also includes a description of EPA enforcement and fines, and provides PHAs with examples of possible compliance issues that PHAs should work to avoid. Additionally, PHAs must incorporate ongoing lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation activities into regular building operations.

Date of Publication:  July 29, 2011

View the notice here.