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EPA Takes Action to Stop Use of Certain PFAS in Products
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EPA Takes Action to Stop Use of Certain PFAS in Products
By Vincent Salandro

PFAS is an acronym used for a broad range of per- and poly-fluorinated substances... More

Tags: Chemicals, Products, Environmental Protection Agency, Flooring, EPA
EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for Lead Dust in Doors and Windowsills
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EPA Proposes Stronger Lead Dust Standards
By Vincent Salandro

The goal is to increase the effectiveness of lead abatement in pre-1978 dwellings... More

Tags: Remediation, Environmental Protection Agency, Regulations, Lead-Safe Practices, EPA
EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for Lead Dust in Doors and Windowsills
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EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for Lead Dust in Doors and Windowsills
By Vincent Salandro

According to the EPA, the tighter proposed standards would increase the... More

Tags: Lead, Remediation, Environmental Protection Agency, Regulations, Lead-Safe Practices
EPA Settles With Remodeler for Lead-Based Paint Violations in California
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EPA Settles With Remodeler for Lead-Based Paint Violations in California
By Vincent Salandro

ProBuild Company did not ensure the subcontractors it hired were EPA-certified to... More

Tags: Lead, Remediation, California, Environmental Protection Agency, Lead-Safe Practices
EPA Settles With 'Rehab Addict,' 'Bargain Mansions' Stars for Lead Paint Violations
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EPA Settles With 'Rehab Addict,' 'Bargain Mansions' Stars for Lead Paint Violations
By Vincent Salandro

The alleged violations on the television shows include performing home renovations... More

Tags: Lead, Environmental Protection Agency, Missouri, Lead-Safe Practices, Michigan
EPA Continues Work to Reduce Childhood Lead Paint Exposure in Vermont
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EPA Continues Work to Reduce Childhood Lead Paint Exposure in Vermont
By Vincent Salandro

The agency's Vermont initiative is its fifth in the New England region aimed at... More

Tags: Lead, Remediation, Environmental Protection Agency, Vermont, Lead-Safe Practices
EPA Settles With Five Denver Contractors Over Lead-Safe Violations
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EPA Settles With Five Denver Contractors Over Lead-Safe Violations
By Vincent Salandro

The enforcement activities resolved alleged violations of the lead-based paint... More

Tags: Lead, Remediation, Environmental Protection Agency, Lead-Safe Practices, Colorado
New York and New Jersey Emphasize Efforts to Protect Children From Lead Paint
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New York and New Jersey Emphasize Efforts to Protect Children From Lead Paint
By Vincent Salandro

Twelve enforcement actions took place in the past calendar year to address... More

Tags: Lead, Remediation, Environmental Protection Agency, Lead-Safe Practices, Lead Paint
EPA Announces 117 Lead Paint Enforcement Actions Over Past Year
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EPA Announces 117 Lead Paint Enforcement Actions Over Past Year
By Remodeling Staff

The enforcement actions ensure entities such as renovation contractors comply with... More

Tags: Lead, Remediation, Environmental Protection Agency, Lead-Safe Practices, Lead Paint
Watchdog Finds EPA Is Not Effectively Implementing Lead Paint Rule
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Watchdog Finds EPA Is Not Effectively Implementing Lead Paint Rule
By Vincent Salandro

The EPA's Office of Inspector General also found the agency's Lead Action Plan... More

Tags: Lead, Remediation, Environmental Protection Agency, Lead-Safe Practices, Lead Paint
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