EPA Lead-Based Paint Rules for Contractors, Builders, Renovators, Realtors

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reaching out to contractor and building industry trade associations as part of a greater initiative to address lead poisoning prevention in Philadelphia. To raise awareness, the EPA is hosting an information session for contractors, builders, remodelers, landlords and Realtors. This session will cover:

• Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, aimed at protecting the public from lead-based paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and painting activities. 
• Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, also known as Title X, which requires the disclosure of known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before the sale or lease of most housing built before 1978.

Attend and learn from EPA directly and get your questions addressed from knowledgeable experts.

Tuesday, October 2
8:30 to 10 am
US EPA Region III
1650 Arch Street (corner of 17th & Arch Streets)
EPA Public Welcome Center (ground floor)
This is a free BIA members-only event.
 
Presenters:

Kyle Chelius. Kyle has been working in EPA's lead-based paint program since 2006.  He started his federal career as a Naval Architect at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1984 and moved on to the US EPA Region 3 as an environmental engineer in 1992. Kyle is also an avid birder and is always ready to talk birds.
 
Tim Travers. Tim has been working in EPA’s lead-based paint awareness outreach and enforcement programs for a year. He has over 35 years of working in industry and environmental consulting/engineering.  Tim holds an MSE.