Childhood Lead Poisoning

Childhood Lead Poisoning.pdf

On July 2, 2018 (83 FR 30889) the Environmental Protection Agency addressed childhood lead exposure as a priority for EPA in a proposed rule.  As part of EPA's efforts to reduce childhood lead exposure, EPA evaluated the current dust-lead hazard standards (DLHS) and the definition of lead-based paint (LBP).  Based on this evaluation, EPA is proposing to lower the DLHS from 40 μg/ft² and 250 μg/ft² to 10 μg/ft² and 100 μg/ft² on floors and window sills, respectively.  EPA is proposing no changes to the current definition of LBP due to insufficient information to support such a change.  Comments must be received on or before August 16, 2018.